Welcome to another episode of Poduty and the News, where host Jeff Revilla brings you the hottest headlines and trends from the world of podcasting. In today’s episode, recorded on Monday, June 16, 2025, Jeff dives into the biggest stories shaping audio entertainment right now.

He’s breaking down Alex Cooper’s transformation from Call Her Daddy host to media mogul with the new “Call Her Alex” documentary and live tour, plus reporting on Spotify’s star-studded beach takeover at the Cannes Lions Festival. Jeff also unpacks Netflix’s ambitions to bring podcasts to the TV screen, spotlights Austin’s bustling podcast creator summit, and highlights the Friends Only crew taking their viral energy to live shows in Boston.

Whether you’re a podcaster, a podcast fan, or someone looking for inspiration to take your show to the next level, Jeff is here with insights, event tips, and a real sense of what’s possible when podcasts step out in front of a live audience. Grab your mic or your coffee—let’s get into today’s news!

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This Week's Stories
“From Call Her Daddy to Call Her Icon”
Story: New Documentary Call Her Alex Follows Podcast Star Alex Cooper’s Rise to Power
https://www.hulu.com/series/876da090-e7c0-4ad1-91cd-943a9d207b28

“Sippin’ Soft Serve and Streaming Stardom”
Story: Spotify Returns to Cannes Lions with Celebs, Concerts, and Creative Sparks
Source: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-06-06/spotify-beach-is-back-for-the-annual-cannes-lions-festival/

“Now Streaming: The Podcast Wars?”
Story: Netflix Eyes Video-Led Podcasts and Independent Creators, Says Co-CEO Ted Sarandos
https://www.buzzincontent.com/news/netflix-open-to-hosting-video-podcasts-says-co-ceo-ted-sarandos-9349007

“Deep in the Podcast of Texas”
Story: Austin Hosts Free PRX Podcast Creator Summit for Emerging Voices
https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/prx-podcast-creator-summit/

“Group Chat Goes IRL”

Story: ‘Friends Only’ Live Podcast Tour Hits Boston with Unfiltered Pop Culture Chaos
https://www.openpr.com/news/4064438/friends-only-live-podcast-tour-hits-boston-for-two-nights