May 4, 2026

The Death of BlogTalk Radio .. The End of an Era for Indie Journalism in 2025

 


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

Martin J. McDermott, D.B.A.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
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