Michelle Santosuosso
Music industry insider and professor (author of Radio Phoenix) who analyzes audience habits and industry strategy in podcasting and the implications of platform deals.
Best podcasts with Michelle Santosuosso
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Feb 4, 2026 • 26min
Why so many people are obsessed with the Heated Rivalry fleece, and podcasts arrive on Netflix
Hanna Puley, costume and production designer behind Heated Rivalry, explains the Team Canada fleece and other iconic looks. Jay Smooth, veteran hip-hop broadcaster and culture critic, discusses what Netflix carrying video podcasts means for media. Michelle Santosuosso, music industry insider and professor, analyzes audience habits and platform strategy. They focus on viral wardrobe choices, video podcast distribution, and how podcasts are evolving on big platforms.
Nov 10, 2025 • 26min
From the charts to podcasts, the state of rap in 2025
Jay Smooth, a hip-hop cultural critic, and Michelle Santosuosso, a music industry academic, join the conversation to explore the rise of rappers as podcasting powerhouses amidst rap's decline on the Hot 100. They dive into how streaming metrics are reshaping industry standards and why artists now prioritize numbers over traditional airtime. As they discuss the cultural shift in hip-hop, they reveal that chart absence doesn't signal decline, but rather an opportunity for creative renewal with new artists like Dochi and Saba leading the way.
