Episodes: 25
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 5.2M subscribers
Publicly listed emails
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A Brief But Spectacular take on the toll of separation
September 10, 2026
When Jasson Howell Sr. was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for heroin distribution, his incarceration upended the lives of his four children. Our Brief But Spectacular team first spoke with the Howell family in 2019. Seven years later, they return to reflect on the toll of that separation, the years they lost and how they've rebuilt their lives together. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Jasmine Amy Rogers' Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid
July 29, 2026
For generations, theater programs have given young people a place to find community and discover their voices. For Jasmine Amy Rogers, those experiences helped launch a remarkable career. At just 26 years old, she earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut as Betty Boop in "Boop! The Musical." Jasmine shares her Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements
July 06, 2026
Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World," explores how connection drives action. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
alcove moments · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Our New South · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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Podseeker estimates PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Public-facing creatives and innovators (e.g., chefs, comedians/actors, coaches/mentors, book authors) with recognizable professional achievements and a compelling personal/public-interest angle. Common among recent guests: Nationally visible TV competition or media appearances (e.g., Top Chef); Published debut book; Notable performance organizations/roles (e.g., established improv/theater troupe history). Recent guests include Mason Thomas, Melissa King, and Lyric Lewis.
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