As our world got busier, podcasts got popular.

This seems only natural since their audio-only format allows listeners to stay up-to-date without having to stop what they’re doing to watch the 6 o’clock news. Instead, you can listen and learn while you cook, commute, work or work out—multitasking at its finest.

“People are really looking for ways to get information and news that better suit their busy lifestyle,” says Jim Csek of NowMedia Group. “Podcasts are a non-intrusive way to stay informed about topics that matter to you and your community.”

Jim is the COO and CFO of NowMedia Group. He also hosts one of their podcasts, Conversations That Matter, and plays a large role in developing other podcasts produced by NowMedia Group. As a local leader in podcasting, NowMedia Group uses their platform to share knowledge, news and inspiration with the Kelowna community.

Conversations That Matter looks at how local, national and global issues impact the lives of Kelowna residents. Business Matters gives Okanagan businesses a chance to share their work with the community. And Cseking In features honest and inspiring conversations between NowMedia Group CEO Nikki Csek and local business leaders about their journey from humble beginnings to where they are today.

Other podcasts produced by NowMedia Group include Homelessness in Kelowna, which investigates a pressing issue from a multitude of perspectives, and Kelowna Talks, a series hosted by the City of Kelowna that offers a behind-the-scenes look at how and why decisions are made by the local government.