Bartlett's Diary Of A CEO tops YouTube podcast charts, beating Rogan in subscriptions
YouTube's podcast charts now crown a British interview show over Joe Rogan, underscoring video's growing role in podcast discovery and rankings.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Google's AI can turn almost anything you read into a podcast
Google's audio-generation feature extends AI-produced podcast content beyond its own tools, raising questions for publishers and creators.
PCWorld · +14 outlets
Spotify brings podcast memberships to Australia and expands Music Quiz
Spotify's November product update extends creator monetization tools to a new market as it pushes interactive features.
Women Love Tech · +1 outlets
SiriusXM lands Giggly Squad deal, seen as shift from podcast networks to creator ecosystems
The deal illustrates how top creators are increasingly negotiating directly with platforms rather than through traditional podcast networks.
Digiday · +9 outlets
Forbes: most podcasts cannot make money selling ads
The analysis highlights the persistent gap between podcast audience growth and viable advertising revenue for the long tail of shows.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Libsyn adapts product strategy as video podcasting gains momentum
The long-time podcast hosting company is repositioning around video as YouTube becomes a primary consumption surface.
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Druski signs Netflix deal, sets premiere for megachurch series Collect & Praise
The creator's move into a Netflix series reflects streaming platforms' continued appetite for creator-led programming.
That Grape Juice.net · +13 outlets
WWE to launch first-ever Spanish-language podcast, WWE Ahora
The wrestling company expands its audio strategy with a Spanish-language show aimed at its large Hispanic audience.
WWE · +11 outlets
Report: podcast sponsorships are an overlooked channel for reaching Gen Z investors and fitness audiences
The findings point to niche podcast audiences as an underused advertising opportunity for finance and wellness brands.
Net Influencer
Ice Cube and Mike Epps reunite for new podcast with Dr. Dre and others
The show adds to a wave of celebrity-fronted podcasts launching with major music names attached.
That Grape Juice.net · +3 outlets
Sony Music exec Emily Rasekh joins CAA's creator division
The hire signals continued investment by talent agencies in representing creators across audio, video and brand deals.
The Hollywood Reporter
Apple Podcasts iOS 27.2 removes Up Next queue feature
The change affects a long-standing listening workflow and drew user attention to the app's redesign.
Gadget Hacks · +6 outlets
Ad Results Media's Jordan Fox expands agency beyond podcast advertising
The profile examines how a podcast-native ad shop is broadening its services as the audio ad market matures.
Ad Age · +1 outlets
Listnr rolls out full-length video versions of The Imperfects podcast
The Australian network's move to publish full video episodes reflects the broader industry shift toward video-first podcasting.
Mumbrella · +2 outlets
Brandi Glanville's podcast partnership collapses over alleged power play
The dispute adds to a run of public fallouts involving celebrity podcast partnerships and business control.
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Crossover Media Group partners with indie show No Snooze Podcast
The deal gives the independent series sales and distribution backing from an established podcast group.
TALKERS magazine · +1 outlets
SiriusXM debuts Naked Lunch podcast with Phil Rosenthal and David Wild
The new show adds to the satellite broadcaster's push into exclusive podcast programming.
SiriusXM
HistoryExtra podcast expands from studio to live stage
The live-format expansion shows how established podcasts are monetizing beyond downloads through events.
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