Spotlight on Podcast Events: Community Building, Live Recordings, and New Venues with Amani Roberts

Welcome to Poduty and the News—the only live news podcast about podcasting, broadcast straight from the Poduty Live Podcast Theater in downtown to rent them! Each episode, host Jeff Revilla brings you the latest stories at the intersection of podcasting, live events, and creative media while connecting with special guests and industry insiders.

In this episode, Jeff Revilla is joined by Amani Roberts—a DJ, author, professor, and entrepreneur whose work inspires creators to embrace the spotlight and break creative boundaries. Together, they break down the hottest trends in experiential podcasting, new performance venues, innovative event collaborations, and how creators can turn moments on stage into lasting impact.

Amani Roberts is an award-winning DJ, author of two books (including the USA Today bestseller "The Quiet Storm"), music business professor, and founder of The Amani Experience—a company specializing in helping musicians and authors monetize their art. As a fractional artist manager and creative consultant, Amani Roberts empowers clients to build their brand, maximize royalties, and launch new projects. With extensive experience hosting live podcast events and leading industry conferences, Amani Roberts brings expert insights and infectious energy to every stage.

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In this Episode:

• (01:15) - Meet Amani Roberts
• (03:46) - Alexandra Forsyth writes about Podcasting Evolving Beyond the Feed
• (07:29) - Curzon's new 300-seat auditorium, podcast studios, recording booths, flexible event areas, workshop rooms, writers’ rooms, and café-style gathering spaces
• (10:26) - No Doubt Drummer Appears at Live Podcast Event in Las Vegas
• (13:24) - Winter Olympians Take the Stage for Live Podcast Recording of The Whiteout Podcast
• (16:04) - TechCrunch Records Live AI Security Podcast at HumanX
• (19:25) - Glitch Theatre Records Live Performance Event for Future Podcast Series
• (22:51) - Connect with Amani Roberts

The Podcast Evolves Beyond the Feed
Source: Podcasting Today | Opinion Piece by Alexandra Forsyth
https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/opinion-podcasting-moves-beyond-plug-and-play-into-live-events/
A new opinion piece from Alexandra Forsyth argues that podcasting is shifting away from being just an audio or video product and becoming a more experience-driven industry. The article highlights the rise of live events, hybrid content, brand partnerships, and in-person audience interaction as creators look for deeper community engagement beyond downloads and algorithms.

Curzon Expands Beyond Cinema With New Creative Hub
Source: Shortlist
https://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/curzons-ambitious-new-chelsea-venue-wants-to-be-more-than-just-a-cinema
Curzon has announced plans for Curzon Chelsea, a new 20,000-square-foot venue in London opening in late 2026. The project combines a cinema, podcast studios, live event spaces, writers’ rooms, and creative workspaces into a single entertainment hub designed around modern media creation and audience experiences.

No Doubt Drummer Appears at Live Podcast Event in Las Vegas
Source:  Neon
https://neon.reviewjournal.com/kats/no-doubt-band-member-to-appear-at-punk-rock-museum-3333814/
Adrian Young of No Doubt appeared at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas for a live podcast recording and audience Q&A as part of the Fully Vented Podcast series. The event focused on the history of drumming and punk music culture and was included with general museum admission.

Winter Olympians Take the Stage for Live Podcast Recording
Source:  InTheSnow channel on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk87XR34lWY
The Whiteout Podcast hosted its first live audience recording at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead following the 2026 Winter Olympic season. The event featured Olympians, broadcasters, and professional snowsport athletes discussing competition, injuries, travel, pressure, and life behind the scenes in winter sports.

TechCrunch Records Live AI Security Podcast at HumanX
Source:  TechCrunch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bLH6qYx2Aw
TechCrunch’s Equity podcast recorded a live episode at the HumanX conference in San Francisco featuring Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt. The discussion focused on how AI is changing cybersecurity threats, internal AI risks, containment systems, and the growing need for oversight as companies adopt AI agents and automation tools.

Glitch Theatre Records Live Performance Event for Future Podcast Series
Source: Miss 604
https://miss604.com/2026/04/giveaway-glitch-theatre-presents-arc-one/
Glitch Theatre is presenting Arc One, a live performance event in Vancouver featuring original works from 10 emerging artists. The one-night event combines live storytelling, prose, poetry, music, and sound design, with the performances being recorded for release later as a podcast series.

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