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
- 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.
- Dec 11, 2025: On Odd One Out from Caloroga Shark Media you are given four items and you have to decide which one is the Odd One Out. Enjoy three fast rounds daily - you'll be surprised how quickly your brain freezes under pressure.
- Nov 28, 2025: With American Thanksgiving behind us, it's now the sprint to Christmas and the Christmas Pop-up Channel is a single source for holiday podcasts from Caloroga Shark Media including trivia, ghosts, uplifting stores and chat about holiday songs (songs not included but we'll talk about them!)
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