Luminary and The Midnight Miracle Named in “Apple Best Podcasts of 2021”
The Luminary Channel, The Midnight Miracle, and “The Symphony” Episode of The Midnight Miracle Included in Apple’s 2021 Year-End Podcast Superlatives
NEW YORK, NY, November 30, 2021 – Luminary, a subscription podcast network, announced today that the Luminary network, its groundbreaking new show The Midnight Miracle, and “The Symphony” episode of The Midnight Miracle were all included in “Apple Podcasts Best of 2021.”
“We are thrilled that listeners are responding to the outstanding Luminary content and we are immensely gratified that the quality of our content has been recognised today. Our relationship with Apple has been a true partnership, expanding Luminary’s reach and accessibility. It has enabled us to add subscribers through Apple podcasts while continuing to grow our base through our own Luminary app.” said Simon Sutton, Luminary CEO.
Apple Podcasts Best of 2021 Includes:
The Midnight Miracle: Shows of the Year
The Midnight Miracle, “The Symphony”: Episodes of the Year
The Luminary Channel: Second Ranked Subscription Channel
The Midnight Miracle: The Midnight Miracle is created and hosted by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave Chappelle, and features guests from among the country’s most influential cultural icons. The Midnight Miracle is available on the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts and on the Luminary app.
“The Symphony”: Episode Nine of The Midnight Miracle — “The Symphony” – is a beautiful homage to the art of comedy and the comedians who practice it, featuring a never-told story from Dave Chappelle about Richard Pryor, and other stories from the frontlines, including when Kevin Hart got a phone book thrown at him by a surprising member of his stand-up audience, and the inspiring story of how Charlie Parker invented Be-Bop.
Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts: The Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts includes an award-winning lineup of original shows you won’t find anywhere else, including The Midnight Miracle, Under the Skin with Russell Brand, Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked, and The C-Word with Lena Dunham.
Apple launched Apple Podcasts Subscriptions in June 2021, enabling listeners in more than 170 countries and regions to purchase subscriptions for individual shows and groups of shows through channels, making it easy to support their favorite creators, enjoy new content, and unlock additional benefits such as ad-free listening and early access, directly on Apple Podcasts.
About The Midnight Miracle
The Midnight Miracle is a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of hosts Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, and friends. The Midnight Miracle was recorded during Chappelle’s legendary 2020 Summer Camp in Ohio.
About Luminary
Luminary is a subscription podcast network with an award-winning lineup of original shows you won’t find anywhere else. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access to the full collection of Luminary Original Podcasts, featuring celebrated creators, diverse voices, and important stories told through a new lens. You can find Luminary’s original content via the Luminary app, available on iOS, Android, and the web, and on the Luminary Channel on Apple Podcasts.
Luminary was founded by Matt Sacks in 2018 with backing from NEA, a global venture capital fund. Driven by a love for podcasts, Luminary is elevating the podcasting experience for both listeners and creators.
Luminary offers all listeners a seven-day free trial. After the free trial, the annual subscription is $34.99, or the equivalent of about $2.99 per month. Luminary also offers a monthly subscription for $4.99. International pricing is similar to US pricing, with annual and monthly plans available in each territory.
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