Amplify Canada is a 12-part, monthly podcast, arriving every second Thursday, that tells real stories of Canadians from Port Alberni, BC, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and everywhere in between. These theme-driven podcasts are culled stories from over 1,000 nominations, made by people in communities, both large and small, of small business owners they love. ‘Til Thursday.

There are some changes to be aware of in Podland. Google states, “To best help listeners discover new podcasts on Google, Google will start enforcing new requirements for podcast RSS feeds to be eligible to appear in recommendations on Google Podcasts and other Google surfaces. These requirements will go into place on September 21st. If your podcast does not meet these requirements, it will still be available on Google, but not eligible for recommendation”.

This series explores the journey of Don Briere and Carol Gwilt, resilient leaders in Canada’s cannabis legacy. Jail time, stigma, loss and bureaucracy are no match for this couple whose dedication to the plant and each other have offered hope, inspiration and compassion to thousands and helped drive the country toward legalization.

Everything Podcasts is proud to announce our latest series for Peach Arch Hospital Foundation. An integral part of hundreds of thousands of communities worldwide are their hospitals. The engine that drives those institutions are their foundations, without which, the wheels of progress would turn very slowly. This 6 episode podcast uncovers the ways the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation in White Rock, British Columbia connects with the community to stay ahead of health issues, challenge the norm and foster a spirit of innovation.

Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers.

Amazon Music only started offering podcasts in September last year, as did Audible in October. But in the time since, Amazon Music has acquired Wondery, one of the last major independent podcast networks. Amazon has positioned itself as a major player in the podcast industry.

Everything Podcasts Ltd. is pleased to announce its partial acquisition by Pattison Media, Canada’s leading multi-platform media company. This deal brings Everything Podcasts’ custom podcast expertise into Pattison Media’s expanding digital stable in a dynamic partnership that promises significant and exciting opportunities for both companies.

When it comes to audio, podcast listeners actually listen to more broadcast radio than people who don’t listen to podcasts at all. This is why smart broadcasts have embraced and integrated a podcast strategy into their media landscape (see Pattison Media’s partnership announcement with Everything Podcasts).

The depth of connection a brand can build with an audience through podcasting is unparalleled.