Relay FM is a podcast network covering a diverse range of subjects including consumer technology, productivity, entrepreneurship, creativity, and art. It was founded in 2014 by Myke Hurley and Stephen Hackett.[2] Starting in 2019, the network has raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital each year during the month of September.
The network launched on August 18, 2014[3] with five podcasts: Analog(ue), Connected, Inquisitive, The Pen Addict, and Virtual.[2] Eventually the company expanded to 31 active podcasts on the network (including the extra B-Sides podcast consisting of before and after podcast snippets and Departures, an audio feed of live events), nine paid members only podcasts, and 17 inactive podcasts.[2] [4]
In October 2015, Relay FM launched its mobile application on iOS,[5] [6] allowing users to discover new podcasts, listen to the latest podcasts, and be notified when a podcast is broadcasting live. Users of the app can also subscribe to a podcast in their app of choice from the Relay FM app.
In September 2019, Relay FM became the first St. Jude Children's Research Hospital podcast partner.[7] On the 20th, Hurley and Hackett hosted a 6 hour "podcastathon" to help raise money for the hospital. By the end of the month, the network had raised over $300,000.[8] In September 2020 the network again held a fundraiser for St. Jude, bringing in $456,000.[9]
| width=25% | Podcast | width=25% class=unsortable | Hosts | width=25% | Launch date on Relay FM | width=25% class=unsortable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog(ue) | 18 August 2014 | Hosts discuss how electronics affect their lives. | |||||
| Connected | 18 August 2014 | Hosts discuss Apple and the impact of technology. | |||||
| data-sort-value="Pen Addict, The" | The Pen Addict | 18 August 2014 | Discussion of pens, pencils, paper, and ink. Originally launched 9 February 2012 on 70 Decibels. | ||||
| B-Sides | 25 August 2014 | Behind-the-scenes content and audio from before or after episodes. | |||||
| Clockwise | 17 September 2014 | A technology discussion show. Each episode is thirty minutes with four hosts each bringing their own topic to the table. Originally launched 7 June 2013 on IDG. | |||||
| Upgrade | 17 September 2014 | Discussion of companies' influence on technology and how creative work is done with technology. | |||||
| BONANZA | 4 November 2014 | A comedy podcast. The podcast was temporarily called BONANZA: The Wedding Year for the year before host Myke Hurley's wedding. | |||||
| Mac Power Users | 27 April 2015 | Discussions of workflows and productivity with Apple devices. Originally launched 5 May 2009. | |||||
| Reconcilable Differences | 3 June 2015 | Experienced podcasters discuss their similarities and differences. | |||||
| Cortex | 3 June 2015 | Hosts discuss the methods they use to be creatively productive. | |||||
| Material | 2 July 2015 | Discussion of Google and Android news. | |||||
| Top Four | 30 August 2015 | Hosts list their four favorite items from a category. | |||||
| Thoroughly Considered | 21 September 2015 | Discussion of entrepreneurship and product design. | |||||
| Under the Radar | 4 November 2015 | Discussion of independent app development. | |||||
| Remaster | 8 January 2016 | Discussion of making and playing games. | |||||
| Ungeniused | 8 July 2016 | Discussion of strange and humorous Wikipedia articles. Originally on the 70 Decibels network; moved to the 5by5 network and was cancelled; has returned. | |||||
| Focused | 26 July 2016 | Discussion of how to be more focused and productive. Formerly called Free Agents. | |||||
| Originality | 15 May 2017 | Discussion of creativity. Hosts interview guests. | |||||
| Roboism | 15 May 2017 | Discussion of robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. | |||||
| Automators | 2 July 2018 | Discussion of automation topics. | |||||
| Parallel | 3 August 2018 | Discussion of technology with a focus on accessibility. Each episode features two guests – one from the technology world and one from the accessibility world. | |||||
| Make Do | 17 October 2018 | Hosts discuss art and creative work. | |||||
| Departures | 23 August 2019 | Feed containing the audio of live events. | |||||
| Conduit | 9 July 2021 | Hosts discuss the connection between what they (and others) hope to get done and what actually happens. | |||||
| Downstream | 6 October 2021 | A podcast about the entertainment industry, primarily focused on streaming platforms. | |||||
| data-sort-value="Backmarkers, The" | The Backmarkers | 20 March 2022 | Discussion of Formula One races. | ||||
| Paper Places | Kerry Provenzano | 6 May 2024 | Discussion of writing professionally. |
In addition to the below "members only" podcasts, each podcast produces an annual special for members, eleven have paid versions that are ad-free and contain bonus content, and occasionally members will receive trial episodes for possible new podcasts.[10]
| width=25% | Podcast | width=25% class=unsortable | Hosts | width=25% | Launch date | width=25% class=unsortable | Description |
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| Fusion | 3 November 2016 | Co-founder Stephen Hackett interviews hosts from other shows about current tech news. | |||||
| Backstage | 27 April 2020 | Hosts discuss running the network and give insight on podcast creation. |
| width=16% | Podcast | width=16% class=unsortable | Hosts | width=16% | Launch date | width=20% class=unsortable | Description | width=16% | Number of episodes | width=16% | Retired date |
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| CMD Space | 1 August 2012 | An interview show. Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Inquisitive. | 103 | 10 July 2014 | |||||||
| data-sort-value="Prompt, The" | The Prompt | 19 June 2013 | Discussion of the technology and culture of Apple. Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Connected. | 57 | 17 July 2014 | ||||||
| Bionic | 16 July 2013 | A technology podcast turned comedy. Episodes 1-50 are unavailable, as "There was no point in preserving the earlier ones. Yikes."[11] Migrated from the 5by5 network; the precursor to Bonanza. | 95 originally, 45 available | 8 July 2014 | |||||||
| Less Than or Equal | 16 June 2014 | Celebration of accomplishments of people from oppressed groups. | 100 | 19 October 2016 | |||||||
| Inquisitive | 18 August 2014 | An interview show. | 59 | 20 December 2015 | |||||||
| Virtual | 18 August 2014 | Video game discussion; the precursor to Remaster. | 61 | 8 January 2016 | |||||||
| Rocket | 19 January 2015 | Discussion of technology, film, comic books, games, and books. | 470 | 28 December 2023 | |||||||
| Isometric | 13 April 2015 | Analysis of video game news from the perspectives of developer, player, and journalist. Originally launched 12 May 2014 on 5by5. | 102 | 18 April 2016 | |||||||
| Liftoff | 15 August 2015 | Discussion of space exploration and news. | 171 | 9 December 2022 | |||||||
| Canvas | 8 January 2016 | Hosts discuss workflow and apps on iOS. | 77 | 21 December 2018 | |||||||
| Disruption | 18 April 2016 | Comedic discussion of technology and culture. | 90 | 8 January 2018 | |||||||
| Presentable | 24 May 2016 | Discussion of design and building of digital products. | 123 | 31 December 2021 | |||||||
| Mixed Feelings | 3 November 2016 | Discussion of current events, news, politics and pop culture. | 70 | 19 April 2018 | |||||||
| Almanac | 10 November 2016 | Discussion of current events, the arts, technology, and society. | 1 | 10 November 2016 | |||||||
| Download | 27 April 2017 | Discussion of current events and technology, with guests each episode. | 108 | 26 June 2019 | |||||||
| Query | 5 July 2017 | Hosts answer tech questions from listeners. | 46 | 19 December 2018 | |||||||
| Playing for Fun | 15 February 2018 | Hosts discuss video games they enjoy. | 18 | 30 July 2019 | |||||||
| Subnet | 22 February 2018 | The latest tech news, in a byte-sized update. | 228 | 21 December 2018 | |||||||
| Adapt | 15 May 2019 | A show all about the iPad. | 41 | 24 December 2020 | |||||||
| Pictorial | 19 December 2019 | Hosts discuss interesting aspects of art history and culture | 85 | 12 January 2024 | |||||||
| Flashback | 11 February 2020 | Hosts discuss failed tech products to see what we can learn by studying their demises. | 26 | 6 January 2022 | |||||||
| data-sort-value="Test Drivers, The" | The Test Drivers | 11 February 2020 | Hosts discuss their experiences testing new consumer electronic products. | 51 | 20 March 2022 | ||||||
| 20 Macs for 2020 | 3 August 2020 | Jason Snell and others count down Jason's list of the 20 most notable Macs of all time. | 27 | 26 March 2021 | |||||||