Get ready for a lively celebration of podcasting and community—this episode of Poduty and the News was recorded live on the Main Stage at the Poduty Podcast Theater in Downtown Tarentum, as part of the Pittsburgh Podcast Meetup!
Hosted by Jeff Revilla, this special event brings together five unique guests from the audience, each sharing a story that highlights the power and evolution of live podcasting. You'll hear highlights from cult classic film reunions (like Mallrats and The Sopranos), the rise of festival-style podcast events (Domefest and On Air Fest), and how podcasts are reshaping industry gatherings and communities.
The episode is packed with insights, humor, and local flavor featuring guests Mark, Christy, Paul M., Michael P Neal, and Paul Falavolito. Each guest gives a quick introduction before diving into their featured story, touching on topics from nostalgia-driven live events to the importance of connecting face-to-face as podcasters.
Whether you're a podcaster, a fan, or just curious about how live podcasting is changing the media landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, stick around for details on how you can snag limited edition Poduty shirts and support the show!
Recorded February 7th, 2026—discover how podcasting is moving from earbuds to the main stage, connecting creators, fans, and whole communities in real time.
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Our Stories on this episode:
Mallrats Turns 30 — A Cult Classic, Recorded Live
Source: Kevin Smith YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EHuK9rEGHc
Mallrats just turned 30, and instead of a quiet anniversary post, the cast brought it to the stage. This reunion panel was recorded live at Rhode Island Comic Con and later released as a podcast episode. That’s the story we keep seeing over and over. Big moments, real audiences, and content created live first. Poduty and the News exists to spotlight exactly this. Live events are not a side project anymore. They are the main stage, and the podcast is what carries the moment forward.
Talking Sopranos Goes Live — From TV Show to Touring Stage
Source: Glasgow Live
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/sopranos-star-duo-coming-glasgow-33357303
Two stars from The Sopranos are taking their podcast on the road and bringing it straight to the stage. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are touring their Talking Sopranos live podcast, complete with stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and a live Q&A with fans. This is exactly what Poduty and the News is about. A hit show becomes a podcast, the podcast becomes a live event, and the audience becomes part of the experience. Live podcasts are no longer experiments. They are full-scale tours.
DomeFest — When Podcast Fans Become the Headliners
Source: Radio Info
https://radioinfo.com.au/podcast-info/domefest-the-coachella-of-podcast-festivals-by-and-for-podcast-fans/
DomeFest is being called the Coachella of podcast festivals, and the key detail is who it’s built for. Fans. This isn’t a conference or an industry meetup. It’s a live podcast festival designed around fandom, community, and shared discovery. Podcasts move from earbuds to a massive room, with real people connecting in real time. Live podcasts are not just content. They’re culture, and DomeFest proves fans will absolutely show up when the experience is built around them.
On Air Fest Returns — Where Podcasting Meets the Stage
Source: Brooklyn Paper
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/on-air-fest-2026-williamsburg-podcast/
On Air Fest is back in Brooklyn, and once again Williamsburg becomes the center of the podcast universe. For four days, live podcast tapings, interviews, and performances take over real venues with real audiences. This is the model Poduty and the News keeps pointing to. Podcasting is no longer confined to studios and feeds. It’s happening live, across neighborhoods, with fans choosing experiences, not just episodes. On Air Fest proves that when audio steps onto the stage, the entire industry shows up.
From Industry Floor to Live Mic — Wine Podcasting Goes Public
Source: VinePair on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxRsEF1g9U
Want to livestream and record podcasts like we do? Check out these links and build your empire!
Transistor FM - for podcast hosting
https://transistor.fm/?via=poduty
Castmagic - to make written content from your audio podcast
https://get.castmagic.io/ugp958dba02x
Streamyard - for livestreaming and recording podcast episodes
https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6282618417446912
Our Stories on this episode:
Mallrats Turns 30 — A Cult Classic, Recorded Live
Source: Kevin Smith YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EHuK9rEGHc
Mallrats just turned 30, and instead of a quiet anniversary post, the cast brought it to the stage. This reunion panel was recorded live at Rhode Island Comic Con and later released as a podcast episode. That’s the story we keep seeing over and over. Big moments, real audiences, and content created live first. Poduty and the News exists to spotlight exactly this. Live events are not a side project anymore. They are the main stage, and the podcast is what carries the moment forward.
Talking Sopranos Goes Live — From TV Show to Touring Stage
Source: Glasgow Live
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/sopranos-star-duo-coming-glasgow-33357303
Two stars from The Sopranos are taking their podcast on the road and bringing it straight to the stage. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are touring their Talking Sopranos live podcast, complete with stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and a live Q&A with fans. This is exactly what Poduty and the News is about. A hit show becomes a podcast, the podcast becomes a live event, and the audience becomes part of the experience. Live podcasts are no longer experiments. They are full-scale tours.
DomeFest — When Podcast Fans Become the Headliners
Source: Radio Info
https://radioinfo.com.au/podcast-info/domefest-the-coachella-of-podcast-festivals-by-and-for-podcast-fans/
DomeFest is being called the Coachella of podcast festivals, and the key detail is who it’s built for. Fans. This isn’t a conference or an industry meetup. It’s a live podcast festival designed around fandom, community, and shared discovery. Podcasts move from earbuds to a massive room, with real people connecting in real time. Live podcasts are not just content. They’re culture, and DomeFest proves fans will absolutely show up when the experience is built around them.
On Air Fest Returns — Where Podcasting Meets the Stage
Source: Brooklyn Paper
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/on-air-fest-2026-williamsburg-podcast/
On Air Fest is back in Brooklyn, and once again Williamsburg becomes the center of the podcast universe. For four days, live podcast tapings, interviews, and performances take over real venues with real audiences. This is the model Poduty and the News keeps pointing to. Podcasting is no longer confined to studios and feeds. It’s happening live, across neighborhoods, with fans choosing experiences, not just episodes. On Air Fest proves that when audio steps onto the stage, the entire industry shows up.
From Industry Floor to Live Mic — Wine Podcasting Goes Public
Source: VinePair on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxRsEF1g9U
The VinePair Podcast went live from the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, turning an industry conversation into a live experience. This wasn’t just experts talking into microphones. It was a real-time discussion with a live audience asking questions and shaping the conversation. That’s the pattern we keep seeing on Poduty and the News. When podcasts step into rooms where industries already gather, the show becomes part of the moment. Live podcasting doesn’t replace coverage. It is the coverage.
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Catch the replay and check out show notes, guest links, and more at https://news.poduty.com/.
We'd love to hear you feedback! Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!
If you’re interested in stepping on stage or producing your own live event in Pittsburgh, contact the team—we’re making podcast history together!