Caloroga Shark Media
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Website: caloroga.com
About Caloroga Shark Media
Founded in 2023 by audio pioneers Mark Francis and John McDermott, Caloroga Shark Media is a leading producer of innovative, entertaining, short-form podcast series spanning entertainment, politics, current events, pop culture, comedy, fiction, trivia, and more. With more than 10 million downloads across its growing portfolio, the company is reshaping audio storytelling by blending AI-driven production with a strong commitment to human insight, narrative craft, and listener connection.
Latest news
- Jun 15: Caloroga Shark Media has dropped a bonus episode of their hit Crown and Controversy - King Charles following the King's pivotal United States visit from April. From a historic address to Congress to moments of quiet connection in New York, this episode explores how decades of preparation, scrutiny, and patience culminated in a performance that reshaped global perceptions of Charles.
- Jun 4: Steven Spielberg is once again commanding Hollywood’s attention with “Disclosure Day”. Timed to the film’s release, Caloroga Shark Media is expanding its acclaimed “Reloaded” podcast series with Spielberg Reloaded - Steven Spielberg in 12 movies. Across 12 episodes, the series revisits Spielberg’s most celebrated films, unpacking the artistry, innovation, and enduring cultural impact of a filmmaker whose work transformed the moviegoing experience.
- Apr 3: Following the success of over 300 “Celebrity Trials” podcast episodes, Caloroga Shark Media announces the next evolution of the series, relaunching it as Daily Crime & Justice. The show will continue to deliver in-depth reporting of the explosive courtroom proceedings surrounding the biggest names in music, film, sports, and entertainment, while expanding its scope to include other high-profile trials that captivate the nation and reshape the justice system in America and abroad.
- Mar 9: John McDermott from Caloroga Shark Media, which produces content using AI as part of the process, tells us that "If an AI voice reads a story well, and allows something to get produced, I think it is a plus. I’m happy to disclose anything - I just don’t want to be unnecessarily penalized for it."
- Feb 10: What if John F. Kennedy survived the assassination attempt in Dallas? The Man Who Lived is an alternate-history political drama podcast that imagines a presidency that continues, but under the weight of memory, trauma, and expectation. It's new today from Caloroga Shark Media.
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