Blog: July 2020

New: Shows That Brighten Our Moods

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At this point in the year, it’s safe to say that we could all use a little lift! Thankfully, these shows have been keeping audiences in high spirits — whether breaking down news and television through a comedic lens or identifying the benefits of recurring grocery store trips and long-distance friendships. Contact your seller or email hello@midroll.com to secure your inventory. New Shows Watch What Crappens – With 2.5 million monthly downloads, Watch What Crappens, which features two funny friends dishing about…

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Supporting Black Storytellers and Stories

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Here at Midroll, we are committed to doing more to support the Black community. Though the road ahead of us will be long, one thing we can begin doing immediately is amplifying Black voices, stories and history. We invite you to join us in doing so! Discover a few of our favorite Black-hosted and Black history-driven podcasts, new and established, below — and get in touch to secure your inventory. Imani State of Mind – At a time when health…

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Levar Burton Attracts Fresh Ears to His Podcast with Live Quarantine Readings

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“LeVar Burton Reads” has been attracting swaths of new listeners and plenty of press attention, thanks to the host’s efforts to keep people entertained during the coronavirus pandemic. Supplementing his hit podcast, he’s been taking to the internet to hold live sessions for fans eager to be soothed by the voice so many grew up hearing on “Reading Rainbow.” In an interview with “CBS This Morning,” Burton said, “I’d seen musicians and deejays step into…

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