Relay FM
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Podcast |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | |
Number of employees | 4[1] |
| Website | relay |
Relay FM is a podcast network covering a diverse range of subjects including consumer technology, productivity, entrepreneurship, creativity, and art. It was founded in 2014 by Myke Hurley and Stephen Hackett.[2] Starting in 2019, the network has raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital each year during the month of September.
History
The network launched on August 18, 2014[3] with five podcasts: Analog(ue), Connected, Inquisitive, The Pen Addict, and Virtual.[2] Eventually the company expanded to 31 active podcasts on the network (including the extra B-Sides podcast consisting of before and after podcast snippets and Departures, an audio feed of live events), nine paid members only podcasts, and 17 inactive podcasts.[2][4]
In October 2015, Relay FM launched its mobile application on iOS,[5][6] allowing users to discover new podcasts, listen to the latest podcasts, and be notified when a podcast is broadcasting live. Users of the app can also subscribe to a podcast in their app of choice from the Relay FM app.
In September 2019, Relay FM became the first St. Jude Children's Research Hospital podcast partner.[7] On the 20th, Hurley and Hackett hosted a 6 hour "podcastathon" to help raise money for the hospital. By the end of the month, the network had raised over $300,000.[8] In September 2020 the network again held a fundraiser for St. Jude, bringing in $456,000.[9]
Podcasts
Active
| Podcast | Hosts | Launch date on Relay FM | Description |
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| Analog(ue) |
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18 August 2014 | Hosts discuss how electronics affect their lives. |
| Connected |
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18 August 2014 | Hosts discuss Apple and the impact of technology. |
| The Pen Addict |
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18 August 2014 | Discussion of pens, pencils, paper, and ink. Originally launched 9 February 2012 on 70 Decibels. |
| B-Sides |
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25 August 2014 | Behind-the-scenes content and audio from before or after episodes. |
| Clockwise |
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17 September 2014 | A technology discussion show. Each episode is thirty minutes with four hosts each bringing their own topic to the table. Originally launched 7 June 2013 on IDG. |
| Upgrade | 17 September 2014 | Discussion of companies' influence on technology and how creative work is done with technology. | |
| BONANZA |
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4 November 2014 | A comedy podcast. The podcast was temporarily called BONANZA: The Wedding Year for the year before host Myke Hurley's wedding. |
| Mac Power Users |
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27 April 2015 | Discussions of workflows and productivity with Apple devices. Originally launched 5 May 2009. |
| Reconcilable Differences |
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3 June 2015 | Experienced podcasters discuss their similarities and differences. |
| Cortex | 3 June 2015 | Hosts discuss the methods they use to be creatively productive. | |
| Material |
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2 July 2015 | Discussion of Google and Android news. |
| Top Four |
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30 August 2015 | Hosts list their four favorite items from a category. |
| Thoroughly Considered |
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21 September 2015 | Discussion of entrepreneurship and product design. |
| Under the Radar |
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4 November 2015 | Discussion of independent app development. |
| Remaster |
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8 January 2016 | Discussion of making and playing games. |
| Ungeniused |
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8 July 2016 | Discussion of strange and humorous Wikipedia articles. Originally on the 70 Decibels network; moved to the 5by5 network and was cancelled; has returned. On hiatus as of December 12th 2024[11] |
| Focused |
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26 July 2016 | Discussion of how to be more focused and productive. Formerly called Free Agents. |
| Originality |
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15 May 2017 | Discussion of creativity. Hosts interview guests. |
| Roboism |
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15 May 2017 | Discussion of robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. |
| Automators |
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2 July 2018 | Discussion of automation topics. |
| Parallel |
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3 August 2018 | Discussion of technology with a focus on accessibility. Each episode features two guests – one from the technology world and one from the accessibility world. |
| Make Do |
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17 October 2018 | Hosts discuss art and creative work. |
| Departures |
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23 August 2019 | Feed containing the audio of live events. |
| Conduit |
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9 July 2021 | Hosts discuss the connection between what they (and others) hope to get done and what actually happens. |
| Downstream |
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6 October 2021 | A podcast about the entertainment industry, primarily focused on streaming platforms. |
| The Backmarkers |
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20 March 2022 | Discussion of Formula One races. |
| Paper Places | Kerry Provenzano | 6 May 2024 | Discussion of writing professionally. |
Paid "members only" podcasts
In addition to the below "members only" podcasts, each podcast produces an annual special for members, eleven[a] have paid versions that are ad-free and contain bonus content, and occasionally members will receive trial episodes for possible new podcasts.[12]
| Podcast | Hosts | Launch date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion |
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3 November 2016 | Co-founder Stephen Hackett interviews hosts from other shows about current tech news. |
| Backstage |
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27 April 2020 | Hosts discuss running the network and give insight on podcast creation. |
Inactive
| Podcast | Hosts | Launch date | Description | Number of episodes | Retired date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMD Space | 1 August 2012 | An interview show. Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Inquisitive. | 103 | 10 July 2014 | |
| The Prompt |
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19 June 2013 | Discussion of the technology and culture of Apple. Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Connected. | 57 | 17 July 2014 |
| Bionic |
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16 July 2013 | A technology podcast turned comedy. Episodes 1-50 are unavailable, as "There was no point in preserving the earlier ones. Yikes."[13] Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Bonanza. | 95 originally, 45 available | 8 July 2014 |
| Less Than or Equal |
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16 June 2014 | Celebration of accomplishments of people from oppressed groups. | 100 | 19 October 2016 |
| Inquisitive | 18 August 2014 | An interview show. | 59 | 20 December 2015 | |
| Virtual |
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18 August 2014 | Video game discussion; the precursor to Remaster. | 61 | 8 January 2016 |
| Rocket |
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19 January 2015 | Discussion of technology, film, comic books, games, and books. | 470 | 28 December 2023 |
| Isometric |
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13 April 2015 | Analysis of video game news from the perspectives of developer, player, and journalist. Originally launched 12 May 2014 on 5by5. | 102 | 18 April 2016 |
| Liftoff |
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15 August 2015 | Discussion of space exploration and news. | 171 | 9 December 2022 |
| Canvas |
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8 January 2016 | Hosts discuss workflow and apps on iOS. | 77 | 21 December 2018 |
| Disruption |
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18 April 2016 | Comedic discussion of technology and culture. | 90 | 8 January 2018 |
| Presentable |
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24 May 2016 | Discussion of design and building of digital products. | 123 | 31 December 2021 |
| Mixed Feelings |
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3 November 2016 | Discussion of current events, news, politics and pop culture. | 70 | 19 April 2018 |
| Almanac | 10 November 2016 | Discussion of current events, the arts, technology, and society. | 1 | 10 November 2016 | |
| Download |
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27 April 2017 | Discussion of current events and technology, with guests each episode. | 108 | 26 June 2019 |
| Query |
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5 July 2017 | Hosts answer tech questions from listeners. | 46 | 19 December 2018 |
| Playing for Fun |
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15 February 2018 | Hosts discuss video games they enjoy. | 18 | 30 July 2019 |
| Subnet |
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22 February 2018 | The latest tech news, in a byte-sized update. | 228 | 21 December 2018 |
| Adapt |
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15 May 2019 | A show all about the iPad. | 41 | 24 December 2020 |
| Pictorial |
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19 December 2019 | Hosts discuss interesting aspects of art history and culture | 85 | 12 January 2024 |
| Flashback |
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11 February 2020 | Hosts discuss failed tech products to see what we can learn by studying their demises. | 26 | 6 January 2022 |
| The Test Drivers |
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11 February 2020 | Hosts discuss their experiences testing new consumer electronic products. | 51 | 20 March 2022 |
| 20 Macs for 2020 | 3 August 2020 | Jason Snell and others count down Jason's list of the 20 most notable Macs of all time. | 27 | 26 March 2021 |
Notes
- ^ Automators, Clockwise, Conduit, Connected, Cortex, Downstream, Focused, Material, Mac Power Users, Reconcilable Differences, and Upgrade each have paid versions.
References
- ^ "About Relay FM". Relay FM. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Dillet, Romain. "How Relay FM Proves That Podcasts Aren't An Overnight Success". TechCrunch. Verizon Communications Inc. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ "A year of Relay". Relay FM Blog.
- ^ "9 Tech Podcasts So Addictive, Your Friends Should Start Planning The Intervention". Forbes. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ^ Dillet, Romain (2015-10-09). "Relay FM Launches iOS App To Discover New Podcast Shows". TechCrunch. Verizon Communications Inc. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Relay FM for iOS is here". Relay FM Blog. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ^ Charlier, Thomas. "Relay FM Plans Podcast Fundraiser for St. Jude". www.stjude.org. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ^ "Events for St. Jude". Events for St. Jude. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ^ "Relay FM for St. Jude 2020". tiltify.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ "The One Where I Announce I'm Joining Mac Power Users". 512pixels.net. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.relay.fm/ungeniused/224
- ^ "Membership". Relay FM. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Bionic". Relay FM. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2022-01-18.