Podcasting hits a new milestone in 2025 with 605,000+ active shows worldwide. Discover growth trends, AI podcast cleanup, top hosting platforms, and what’s driving the next phase of the audio revolution.
Discover Murdoch, the new podcast mini-series from The Rest Is Politics Plus. Hosted by Alastair Campbell and Michael Wolff, it explores Rupert Murdoch’s rise from local newspaper owner to global media powerhouse.
TV hosts Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett dive into entrepreneurship with Sony’s The Business Men podcast. Follow their hilarious and heartfelt journey to launch a men’s skincare brand — full of lessons, laughter, and startup chaos.
Soccer AM icons Tim Lovejoy, Tubes, Robbie Knox, and Sheephead reunite for The People’s Front of Football — a new comedy podcast mixing classic banter, football nostalgia, and laugh-out-loud stories.
S&P Global reports that while traditional spot advertising declines, U.S. radio stations are turning to podcasts, streaming, and digital platforms to drive growth. Podcast ad revenue is expected to surpass $1 billion in 2025.
Discover “CrimeLess,” the hilarious new true-crime podcast from Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, iHeartMedia, and SmartLess Media. Narrated by Johnny Knoxville, it’s a wild ride through the outrageous “Hillbilly Heist.
Audible and iHeartMedia debut Earsay: The Audiobook Club — a celebrity-driven podcast hosted by Ed Helms and Kal Penn. Dive into audiobook discussions, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from Audible Originals.
Megyn Kelly’s partnership with SiriusXM reaches new heights as the network launches The Megyn Kelly Channel this November. Discover how the former Fox News anchor is building a multimedia empire through podcasts, live shows, and a nationwide tour
The creators of the hit children’s science podcast Brains On! — Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten — have officially taken ownership from American Public Media, turning the show into a fully independent venture. Learn what’s next for the award-winning kids’ podcast universe.
Edison Research’s latest Share of Ear report reveals that Americans now listen to podcasts throughout the day — with 29% of daily listening occurring between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn how cultural identity, Spanish-language content, and all-day audio habits are reshaping podcasting in 2025
Explore The Crime Desk’s shocking new season, Heists, Scams and Lies: The Lost Caribbean Millions. Discover how David Ames’ Caribbean dream turned into one of the UK’s largest financial scandals.
Comic Sans Podcast returns for Season 4 with hosts Myle Yan Tay and Nathaniel Mah. Explore global comics, visual storytelling, and creative voices in this fun, insightful series.