January 31, 2007

XM Comedy airing new Podcast

Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 12:32 PM

Look! It's the purple Podcast Guy!XM Satellite Radio's comedy channel XM Comedy (ch 150) is now airing the popular Brian Scolaro's "A Complete Waste of Time," podcast.

Launched only four months ago, "A Complete Waste of Time," is a short-form program that trys to take on serious issues of the day... but never gets it done. "Brian Scolaro and his sidekicks are breaking new ground with 'A Complete Waste of Time.' It's 'The Kids in the Hall' meets 'The Aristocrats' on radio," said Sonny Fox, program director of XM Comedy.

"A Complete Waste of Time" will air throughout the day on XM Comedy.

As far as I'm aware of, this is the first podcast that has made the transition to XM (am I wrong? correct me if I am). Sirius on the otherhand partnered with Adam Curry to broadcast select podcasts back in 2005. I like the idea of podcasts getting air time on satellite radio... as long as their hand-selected.

[Press Release]

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XM Promo Code: Extended Free Trial and Free Radio

Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 10:29 AM
The AgendaAs part of a co-promotion with the HRC, XM Satellite Radio is offering an extended two-week free trial (normally 3-days) of XM Radio Online. The promo was launched in conjunction with the launch of HRC's "The Agenda," XM's premiere GLBT talk show (and XMRO channel, ch 134) with Joe Solmonese.

XM Promo Code: HRCXMQ107

Also with the same XM promo code, you can get a free XM radio as well as other offers. The promotion ends March 31st, 2007.

[The Agenda]
Thanks Matt!

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January 30, 2007

Black History Month on XM

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 4:33 PM

Black History Month on XM RadioXM Satellite Radio will be airing special programming dedicated to Black History Month this February.

A few highlights include special Soul Edition episodes of XM's "Artist Confidential;" speeches and interviews with prominent African American authors, historians and leaders; the Negro League Baseball Museum's 7th Annual Legacy Awards; and more.

Infiniti will be the presenting sponsor for XM’s Black History Month programming. Check out more programming highlights after the jump...

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January 4, 2007

XM and More Magazine to Launch Weekly Talk Show

Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11:12 AM

More MagazineXM Satellite Radio and More Magazine, will be launching "More Time," an hour-long weekly talk show on January 16th on XM’s Take Five channel (ch 155).

"More Time," like it's magazine counterpart, will likely target the 40+ female audience with coverage of real women, health, fashion, beauty, travel, entertainment and... more. The show will let you listen in as authors, readers, editors and women of note muse on every subject - with of course call-ins so you can add your own opinion.

Radio personality Katherine Lanpher will serve as host of "More Time." An award-winning journalist and author of Leap Days: Chronicles of a Midlife Move, Lanpher previously served as co-host of "The Al Franken Show" on Air America Radio.

"More Time" will debut on Tuesday, January 16 at 4pm ET with new episodes airing every Tuesday on XM 155 with replays throughout the week. XM also has plans to expand their More-branded presence in spring 2007 with additional short-form content.

More was named 2006 Magazine of the Year by Advertising Age.

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