Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal, extending podcast's multiyear run on the platform
Rogan's show remains Spotify's most prominent exclusive podcast, making the renewal a signal of how much the platform still depends on a single creator.
KVUE · +11 outlets
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to co-host 'High Stakes' political podcast for Vox Media
The limited series on the 2026 midterms puts a former secretary of state into the election-season audio market via Vox Media, which is owned by James Murdoch.
Variety · +14 outlets
Maple Media acquires indie podcast app Castro, its fourth app purchase
Consolidation of independent podcast listening apps continues as a roll-up player adds another established client.
Podnews
Goalhanger launches Goalhanger X, a multiplatform venture business built around individual creators
The producer behind hit history shows is moving beyond show-based economics, with 'Always On with Marina Hyde' as its first project.
podcastnewsdaily.com · +1 outlets
Pandora and ARN's iHeart Ruby Australia partner on original podcast 'Charmed'
The co-production expands iHeart's Australian original slate and pairs a radio network with a streaming platform for a new video podcast.
Mediaweek · +6 outlets
Ethan Hawke stars in iHeartMedia's scripted supernatural podcast 'Midnight Radio'
The Halloween-timed series, created by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, is the latest big-name talent bet in scripted audio fiction.
Variety · +2 outlets
AI-generated podcasts are booming, with personality framed as the industry's defense
Cheap synthetic audio is forcing human-hosted shows to lean on distinct voices as their differentiator.
Barrett Media
Apple TV debuts trailer for 'Heart,' an Apple Original Podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff, premiering October 19
Apple continues to use its TV marketing muscle to promote original podcast programming tied to its streaming brand.
Podnews · +3 outlets
Podcast publishing activity hits record highs, new data shows
Rising episode output reflects both cheap production tools and continued supply growth across the podcast market.
Barrett Media · +14 outlets
BENOFTHEWEEK brings 'DRAMA MAMA' podcast to the SiriusXM Podcast Network
The creator's show joins SiriusXM's network as platforms keep signing established online personalities to audio deals.
SiriusXM · +1 outlets
AI bot fraud case ends in sentencing for fraudulent streaming and royalties
The sentence closes a case over AI-created songs used to collect royalties, a warning for streaming fraud more broadly.
Rainnews · +14 outlets
Emma Klipstein's Too Much Podcast lands iHeart deal after solo launch
The creator's rise from a one-woman show to a network partnership is a case study in indie podcast growth economics.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +2 outlets
WWE to launch first-ever Spanish-language podcast, WWE Ahora
The wrestling giant's Spanish-language audio push targets a core segment of its US and international audience.
WWE · +10 outlets
Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison reunite for Black Effect podcast 'A Different World View'
The iHeartMedia network adds a show tied to the 1980s sitcom's cast and audience.
iHeartMedia, Inc. · +5 outlets
A podcast app dedicated to audio fiction launches
A niche listening app bets that scripted audio fiction can sustain its own dedicated platform and discovery layer.
Podnews · +14 outlets
Triton case study highlights potential of programmatic podcast ads in Japan
The findings point to programmatic buying as a growth lever in a podcast market outside the US and Europe.
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Podscribe study identifies what drives podcast ad performance
Measurement vendors keep pushing attribution research as brands demand clearer proof of podcast ad results.
Insideradio.com · +1 outlets
Steve Goldstein's Gen Z panel at Podcast Movement: clips are becoming the show
A live focus group with NYU students examined how younger listeners discover podcasts, often through short-form clips.
Rainnews