The Podcast Press Tour

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Happy Thursday, Future Party. The Artemis II astronauts checked off another first on their mission: a ship-to-ship call in space. On Sunday afternoon, the crew connected with astronauts aboard the ISS for a brief chat about belonging to a pretty exclusive club — people not on Earth. Considering how spotty service can be in LA at times, it’s remarkable that a workable signal can be maintained in orbit.

The new Hollywood press tour has evolved into an ecosystem of celebrity-hosted podcasts.

The Big Picture: In a world where everything a celebrity says is highly scrutinized, actors, musicians, and sports stars are gravitating toward spaces that allow for safe and fun conversation. That’s a big vibe shift from the harder-hitting, serious magazine profiles in outlets like The NYT or GQ of yore. And as the reach of podcasts multiplies year after year, they’ve become not just a way to make headlines, but one of the best ways to actually reach audiences.

Behind The Mics: Here are some of the biggest shows on the podcast press tour.

Last Question: These podcasts give guests ample breathing room to talk through topics at length and explain their perspectives, all led by hosts who are largely non-controversial (save for Rogan) and aren’t trying to “get” them with curveball questions. Instead, they create a comfortable atmosphere and will even edit things out if asked — crucial for avoiding the dreaded specter of saying the wrong thing and inadvertently getting canceled.

And since these appearances typically take just a couple of hours, as opposed to the days required for a magazine profile, the commitment is much easier to fit into tight schedules… as long as the podcasts can fit you into theirs. No wonder they’re now booked so far in advance.

Next Interview: Maybe the real power move is the old-school magazine profile — no edits, no image management. In 2026, that might be the purest form of authenticity left.

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Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is partnering with Sotheby’s to auction off all the sneakers he wore during his 2025-2026 “sneaker free agency” season.

Why it Hits: Is a Sotheby’s auction of basketball shoes the peak of sneakers-as-fashion? If it delivers record-setting sales, a great shoe may soon be placed on the same pedestal as paintings, sculptures, and photography.

Behind The Auction: Last year, Curry wore a new pair of sneakers nearly every game — whether walking through the tunnel or hustling onto the court.

Now, anyone can get their hands on them.

Final Bid: Curry’s “Sneaker Free Agency” was both a way to engage fans around what he’d wear next and to test different brands and styles. That’s because he ended a 12-year partnership with Under Armour last year, so the hype is high to see where the point guard will land next. By lacing up different logos throughout the season, it’s easy to imagine shoe execs dreaming of making the teases official.

Next Round: If Curry’s auction is a big success, expect other players to get in on the game. Imagine if LeBron auctioned off his sneakers when he officially retires…

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56.9% of you voted No, I’ve never used it before in yesterday’s poll: Have you ever used Audible?

“I don’t have a subscription currently, but I’ll pop in for a free trial now and then to download an interesting audiobook (which I exclusively listen to on long road trips).”

“I was all-in on Audible until Spotify started offering the same audiobooks with no extra cost to my music subscription.”

“Libby is free and Amazon doesn’t need more of my money than it already takes.”

“Too expensive, especially now that audiobooks are available online from these things called public libraries.”

“If I can’t find the audiobook for free at my local library, Audible is my go-to.”

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📖 Paramount is launching a new publishing division, Paramount Global Publishing, three years after selling Simon & Schuster.

🎥 Radiohead is kicking off an audiovisual installation for a new film, Kid A Mnesia, at Coachella before taking it on tour.

📱 Microdrama studio GammaTime has struck a deal with the National Enquirer to turn its archives into shows.

🤖 Meta has released its first AI model under new AI Chief Alexandr Wang: Muse Spark.

📺 Tubi is the first streamer to launch its app inside ChatGPT.

🚙 Uber and Volkswagen are rolling out their new microbus robotaxi service (with safety drivers) in LA.

🏃🏿‍♂️ Brian Robbins’ Big Shot Pictures is producing an anime series created by One Piece showrunner Matt Owens that will star IShowSpeed.

🤳 WhatsApp is introducing a long-anticipated feature — usernames.

🎙️ Patreon reported that podcast revenue surged 33% last year to $629 million, making it the platform’s highest-earning format.