Welcome to Poduty and the News — the only live news podcast about podcasting from the stage! In this high-energy episode, Jeff Revilla welcomes Joe Eftihiou of Claricast for an in-depth look at the evolving world of podcasting, live events, and audio innovation.

Our Guest Cohost Spotlight – Joe Eftihiou
Founder of Claricast, podcast production specialist, and host ofPodcasting Amplified. Discover his insights on audio excellence, creativity in podcasting, and growing a business through content. Find all of Joe Eftihiou’s links in our crew page and show notes.

In This Episode

• Claricast’s Creative Power: Joe Eftihiou discusses the mission of Claricast, their commitment to high production values, and how they help businesses leverage podcasting to connect with their ideal clients.
• Podcast Movement NYC 2026: Jeff Revilla and Joe Eftihiou break down the just-announced Podcast Movement New York, highlighting speaker opportunities, networking, and the rise of live podcast recordings.
• The Value of Events: Personal stories on the impact of podcast conferences like Podcast Show London, why real conversations beat flyers, and lessons for both new and veteran podcasters.
• Live Shows Take Center Stage:
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s live Music Makes Us podcast with Sheila E. and Kathleen Hanna
  • Sold-out hip hop event featuring “Let’s Rap About It” at Terminal 5
  • The journey from magazine interviews to today’s on-stage, interactive podcast experiences
• Access, Community & Evolution: Debates on what defines a podcast, the trends shaping the industry, and how live tapings are transforming creator and audience relationships.
• Unexpected Niches Pushing the Limits:
  • Hospitality and hotelier podcasts making their mark at industry forums
  • The multifamily housing industry’s very own “Podcast Palooza” — proof that there’s an audience (and event!) for every imaginable niche 
• Monetizing Live Experiences: Exploring how live podcast events offer new pathways for creators to build community, connect with brands, and generate revenue.

Chapters in this episode:

• (00:00) – Podcast News with Joe Eftihiou for June16, 2026
• (01:00) – Meet our Guest Host – Joe Eftihiou of Claricast
• (03:27) – Podcast Movement Opens Ticket Sales and Speaker Submissions for New York 2026
• (08:59) – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hosts Live Podcast Recording with Sheila E. and Kathleen Hanna
• (13:19) – Let’s Rap About It Hosts First Live Podcast Event in New York City
• (20:18) – Dance Moms Stars Bring Back to Barre Podcast to Portland
• (22:55) – HT360 to Host Live Recording of Hoteliers’ Voice Podcast
• (25:18) – Podcast Palooza Returns to New Orleans with 365 Connect as Venue Sponsor
• (29:00) – Connect with Joe Eftihiou of Claricast

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Links to the stories we covered:
Podcast Movement Opens Ticket Sales and Speaker Submissions for New York 2026
Source: Podnews
https://podnews.net/press-release/pm26-tickets
Podcast Movement has opened ticket sales and speaker applications for its New York conference taking place September 17th and 18th at Terminal 5 in Manhattan. Tickets are $199 and include access to all sessions, networking events, and live podcast recordings. The conference will cover topics ranging from content creation and growth to monetization and video. Speaker submissions are open, with half of the final sessions selected through public voting and the remainder chosen by a community review committee.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hosts Live Podcast Recording with Sheila E. and Kathleen Hanna
Source: Cleveland.com
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/06/rock-hall-to-record-live-music-makes-us-podcast-with-sheila-e-in-june.html
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will host a live recording of its Music Makes Us podcast on June 24th in Cleveland. The event features host Kathleen Hanna interviewing Grammy-winning musician Sheila E. The recording will take place in the museum’s Foster Theater, with tickets priced at $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The event is part of the museum’s June programming schedule.

Let’s Rap About It Hosts First Live Podcast Event in New York City
Source: Harlem World Magazine
https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/nyc-hip-hop-heavyweights-host-first-live-lets-rap-about-it-taping/
The podcast Let’s Rap About It hosted its first live event at Terminal 5 in New York City. The sold-out show featured hosts Fabolous, Maino, Dave East, and Jim Jones recording the podcast in front of a live audience. The event included audience games, trivia, giveaways, music from guest DJs, and a surprise appearance by Remy Ma. Sponsors included PrizePicks, 1800 Tequila, McDonald’s, and Morgan & Morgan.

Dance Moms Stars Bring Back to Barre Podcast to Portland
Source: Portland Tribune
https://portlandtribune.com/2026/06/13/dance-moms-stars-christi-lukasaik-and-kelly-hyland-to-host-podcast-at-alberta-rose-theatre/
Dance Moms stars Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland are bringing their podcast Back to Barre to the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland on July 17th. Tickets are priced at $54.25, and minors may attend with an adult. The two hosts became known through the Lifetime reality series Dance Moms, which aired from 2011 through 2019 and followed the world of competitive dance.

HT360 to Host Live Recording of Hoteliers’ Voice Podcast
Source: Hospitality Net
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/podcast/4132926/rethinking-hospitality-spaces-with-technology
The HT360 Hospitality Leaders Forum will host a live recording of the Hoteliers’ Voice podcast. The discussion will focus on how technology, digitalization, and staffing challenges are changing hospitality spaces and operations. Hosts Ryan Haynes and Scot Turner will be joined by industry experts Alessandra Leoni, Paul Wells, and Prem Jethwa-Odedra to discuss design, guest experience, smart technology, and operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.

Podcast Palooza Returns to New Orleans with 365 Connect as Venue Sponsor
Source: PR Newswire