Each of the podcasts will feature local hosts in their own The Lovin show podcasts, covering locations such as Beirut, Amman, Khartoum, Bahrain, Baghdad, Kuwait, Palestine, Muscat and Pakistan.
Lovin’, the local news and entertainment channel, has announced the launch of its regional podcast network, marking a significant milestone with 1m listens per month across the Augustus Media Podcast Network.
Dedicated to sharing the best of its cities through bite-sized news, viral content and community stories, Lovin’ connects with local audiences in more than 22 cities across the Arab region under the simple mantra: Lovin’ Life.
Building on the success of The Lovin Dubai Show, a daily morning show hosted by Casey Fitzgerald and Farah Bashir, Lovin’ is expanding its podcast network. The show, known for covering top trending stories in Dubai, will now feature local hosts across multiple cities and countries, including The Lovin Beirut Show; The Lovin Pakistan Show; The Lovin Amman Show; The Lovin Palestine Show; The Lovin Khartoum Show; The Lovin Bahrain Show; The Lovin Baghdad Show; The Lovin Muscat Show; and The Lovin Kuwait Show.
The Lovin’ Show podcast aims to provide thoughtful, entertaining and locally relevant content to audiences across Lovin’ cities. Topics will range from local news and culture to lifestyle, food and exclusive interviews with prominent personalities. This expansion aligns with Lovin’s broader mission to enhance the accessibility of local news. From uncovering hidden gems to debating trending topics and hosting inspiring guests, the podcasts are designed to keep audiences engaged and connected to their local communities.
The Lovin’ shows are available on all major podcast streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anghami.
Across the Augustus Media Podcast Network, Lovin and Smashi podcasts are available live daily, featuring shows such as Smashi Business Daily, Meen Mkssir Social Media, The Lovin Abu Dhabi Show, The Lovin Cairo Show, The Lovin Saudi Show and The Lovin Riyadh Show. The Augustus Media Podcast Network uses Podeo, the podcasting platform, to manage, distribute, produce and host all its audio podcasts. Podeo also provides advanced hosting solutions and ad management systems, enabling Augustus Media to deliver seamless listening experiences and effective monetisation.
Speaking about the podcast, Richard Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, said: “Podcasts, as on-demand video and audio shows, are a cornerstone of modern media. Our distinctive Lovin’ format has thrived with the Lovin Dubai Show, prompting us to expand it across all our locations. In Egypt, it serves as a daily show for the people of Cairo. In Doha, where there is no English radio station, it unites communities. Meanwhile, the Lovin Riyadh Show makes our Lovin Saudi content more accessible in English, connecting with a whole set of diverse audiences in the Kingdom.”
