The Death of BlogTalk Radio .. The End of an Era for Indie Journalism

 

"Closing Chapters and New Beginnings: Our Podcasting Journey from WTR to Podbean

Martin J. McDermott, D.B.A.

Martin J. McDermott, D.B.A.

Published Jan 24, 2025

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On January 31st, 2025, BlogTalkRadio (BTR) will cease operations and no longer be available for use. This announcement marks the end of an era for us, as BlogTalkRadio has been our home for nearly 18 years. Founded by Alan Levy, BTR emerged from a deeply personal experience. Levy, inspired by his father’s battle with lymphoma and cancer, had created a blog to connect with others. He quickly noticed the immense popularity of blogs—with 75-80 million in existence at the time—but felt the conversations they sparked were one-sided. Determined to change that, he created BTR: a platform enabling live, interactive conversations through phone calls. This innovation opened the door for countless individuals to join the world of podcasting with ease."

source:

Closing Chapters and New Beginnings: Our Podcasting Journey from WTR to Podbean

More here:

THE Indie Media Eastcoast: Who Owns Blog Talk Radio ? Sallie Elkordy 1960-2020 Blog Talk Radio Podcaster in New York City

and here:

BlogTalkRadio closure - its email to customers

and here:

Sacerdotus: The End of BlogTalkRadio: A Look Back and What's Next

Who owns Blog Talk Radio? 

Voxnest, Inc. of 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio Texas 78259 USA

More on Voxnest reported 2020 acquisition here:

"iHeartMedia to Acquire Voxnest

• Voxnest Provides Leadership Role for iHeartMedia as the Consolidated Marketplace of Podcasting

• Adds Key Elements to iHeartMedia’s Podcast Technology Infrastructure and Platform, Including an Advanced Podcast Analytics Platform, Enterprise Publishing Tools, Programmatic Integration and Targeted Ad-Serving Capability

• Expands iHeartMedia’s Position as America’s #1 Commercial Podcast Publisher

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  Contacts

  iHeartMedia
  Angel Aristone
  Angelaristone@iHeartMedia.com
  (347) 380-2271    

  
  
  
  
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April 18, 2020 Bitchute Video at this link:  Claim of Joseph Gregory Hallett - Kingof.UK - King John III #Tantramarshire

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Who decided it was time to remove the fence, bushes and poles at the entrance to the Waterfowl park off Rectory just recently?

Sackville Craft Gallery Has Re-Opened for the 2026 Season!

 At this link on Facebook:  Sackville Craft Gallery | Sackville NB | Facebook

"I cry for you, Canada" Herb Grubel, North Vancouver British Columbia

 At this video link:  I cry for you, Canada: 92-year-old prof and ex-MP’s warning about immigration & welfare state

Here:  Herb Grubel - Wikipedia

More here:  Home Page of Herbert Grubel

And more here:  Herbert Grubel -

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More here:  Niki Jabbour

Kent are always hiring... more here:

Kent Building Supplies - YouTube

J.D. Irving, Limited | Facebook

Careers at Kent Building Supplies | Jobs in Atlantic Canada

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 At this link:

Tantramar Onion on X: "Tantramar Council Decides to Stop Focusing On Local Issues, Become an International Organization https://t.co/ivmnt8Cxlg https://t.co/opMa09CPIt" / X

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At Bitchute:  Inclusion Canada est. 2020 ... Jody & Krista Carr's Really Big Grift

and at Odysee:  Jody & Krista Carr's Really Really Big Grift "Inclusion Canada"

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 At this link:  In Canada, If Your Doctor Thinks Your Death is "Reasonably Foreseeable" He Can Euthanize You - LifeNews.com

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‘Full speed ahead, go, go, go!’ Frank McKenna sells AI & the digital economy |

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 Watch Sean Spicer with Jay Beecher at this link on Youtube:

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Article on the "Rising Canadian anti-semitism" in Canada at this link:

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At this link:  They Tried to Ban This Book. It Didn't Work. - YouTube

"Apr 30, 2026

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More here:

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and from 2019 on this blogger:

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Novel here:

The Camp of the Saints: Raspail, Jean, Pinkoski, Nathan, Rundell, Ethan: 9798988739999: Books - Amazon.ca

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast - Amherst Nova Scotia in 2019

Additional reading here:

Revolt Against the Modern World: Politics, Religion, and Social Order in the Kali Yuga : Evola, Julius: Amazon.ca: Books

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