Giggly Squad podcast draws $150M bids from three suitors in bidding war
The Ankler reports a competitive sale process for the popular podcast, signaling continued high valuations for top creator-led audio properties.
The Ankler
Gary Lineker's podcast business posts nearly £10M profit after Netflix deal, £1M bonus
The former Match of the Day host's audio venture has become a lucrative business, illustrating how big-name presenters monetize podcasts after leaving tradition
dailymail.com · +4 outlets
Spotify comment section of an NPR kids podcast becomes a middle school group chat
Children flocked to the Spotify comments of an NPR podcast aimed at tweens, turning a comment feed into an unlikely social space.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Elon Musk appears on the Nelk Boys' Full Send podcast
The Tesla CEO's appearance on a major creator podcast continues his strategy of reaching young male audiences through non-traditional media.
Teslarati · +11 outlets
LeBron James' Mind the Game podcast comments on Sixers draw fan frustration
Remarks on his podcast about a Philadelphia roster decision became a talking point, showing how player-led shows shape NBA discourse.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Threads rolls out new podcast features to boost creator-listener engagement
Meta's Threads added podcast-oriented tools as it competes for creator attention with audio-first platforms.
Small Business Trends · +7 outlets
Barack Obama announces new podcast
The former president's podcast debut drew enthusiasm from fans, adding another high-profile name to the celebrity podcast market.
okmagazine.com · +13 outlets
Acast research declares podcasting's format war over as audiences ignore length
Acast's 2026 Podcast Pulse report finds listeners no longer distinguish between formats, undercutting long-running industry debates over show length and style.
Rainnews · +1 outlets
Crooked Media expands political podcast ad network reach
The progressive media company is widening the footprint of its political podcast advertising network, a sign of growing demand for niche political inventory.
PodcastingToday · +11 outlets
Podcast programmatic ads risk eroding the format's trust advantage, eMarketer warns
The research firm cautions that automated ad buying in podcasts could undermine the host-read intimacy that gives the medium its edge over other channels.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for podcast interview comments
The Toronto slugger issued an apology after remarks made on a podcast drew backlash, a reminder of how player commentary now travels far beyond locker rooms.
CBC · +12 outlets
Media Prima taps Triton Digital to expand digital audio in Malaysia
The Malaysian broadcaster selected Triton Digital to modernize its streaming and podcast infrastructure, reflecting continued digital audio investment in Southe
RadioInfo Asia · +2 outlets
Zack Polanski's podcast took Google advertising despite his backing of a boycott
The Times reports the UK politician's show received Google ad money even as he supported a boycott campaign, raising questions about consistency in political me
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Monica Lewinsky's podcast aims to help others reclaim their lives
The USA Today profile frames Lewinsky's show as an extension of her public reinvention, part of the wave of advocacy-focused celebrity podcasts.
USA Today · +4 outlets
Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar respond to Ryan Blaney's podcast comments on Bristol clash
NASCAR drivers traded public reactions after Blaney discussed a Bristol incident on a podcast, showing how driver shows now drive garage-area storylines.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Cam Newton's '4th & 1' podcast returning to Charlotte
The former NFL MVP is bringing his show back to the Charlotte market, part of the broader trend of athlete-hosted podcasts tied to local audiences.
WSOC TV · +14 outlets
Logan Webb launches new show on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio
The Giants pitcher becomes the latest active athlete to host a program on satellite radio, deepening the crossover between players and audio media.
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Brent Bambury retires from CBC after more than four decades
The veteran broadcaster's departure marks the end of a long run that included podcast and radio work at Canada's public broadcaster.
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