TuneIn Launches ''First Play'' Podcast Program

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 18, 2017

Streaming app TuneIn debuts "First Play," a first-of-its kind podcast program offering early releases of new episodes from new and popular podcasts from networks like WNYC Studios, Gimlet Media, HowStuffWorks, Wondery, Feral Audio and StarTalk. New episodes will be available early, up to one week before they're available on other platforms, and they will be free to all TuneIn users.

With the launch of First Play, TuneIn enables podcast fans to hear episodes early from a selection of more than 30 titles. Participating shows will debut their early releases throughout the initial run of the program, concluding December 31.

"This special offering provides fans what they want most: the ability to get their favorite shows first and early," said TuneIn Chief Content Officer Kevin Straley. "We're proud to be releasing such a robust group of partners with fresh new content at a time when podcast listening is at a record high."

Glynn Washington, host of WNYC Studios' "Spooked" said, "Debuting Spooked with TuneIn's First Play is a great way to deliver supernatural thrills. But don't turn out the lights."

"We're delighted to learn that StarTalk would be among the first podcasts to be featured in TuneIn's exclusive "First Play" programming," says Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of StarTalk. "Our running goal has always been to broaden and deepen the public's access to science in our lives through our informative and entertaining portfolio of celebrity guests and comedic banter. Looks like TuneIn has a recipe that will make that happen as never before."

The First Play line up can be found at TuneIn.com.