Crossed Wires returns in July 2026 with its biggest podcast festival yet — now a four-day event in Sheffield featuring BBC Radio 4, headline podcasters, live shows, free BBC Sounds Fringe events, and over 35,000 attendees expected. Get full details and lineup highlights
The Europeans podcast has launched Who Does It Best?, a groundbreaking listener-funded political miniseries exploring which European countries excel in housing, childcare, and drug policies. With €15,000 raised directly from fans, the series marks a pivotal moment in independent journalism.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals dramatic shifts in global podcast listening — from Steven Bartlett dethroning Joe Rogan to Mel Robbins’ global surge, Taylor Swift’s viral interview, and the dominance of self-improvement audio. Explore the full trends, charts and analysis.
Footballco’s GOAL releases ICONS and LEGACY, two major World Cup podcast series narrated by Martin Tyler. Explore iconic football moments, national legacies, and 36 multilingual episodes ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Second Helpings is back with a transformed new season, offering compassionate, recovery-focused deep dives into music, films, and literature. From Taylor Swift to Black Swan, the hosts explore how pop culture reflects real emotional and psychological experiences. Season Two is available now on all major platforms.
Native Touch has acquired The Podcast Exchange (TPX), marking a major turning point in Canada’s fast-growing podcast advertising market. Learn how the deal impacts advertisers, creators, and the future of audio media.
Barstool Sports is saying goodbye to one of its longest-running podcasts as KFC Radio ends after 13 years. Hosts Kevin Clancy and John Feitelberg reflect on why the show is wrapping, how podcasting has changed, and what new projects lie ahead.
Dr. Phil McGraw partners with PodcastOne to launch a groundbreaking multi-platform network blending podcasts, TV broadcasts, video streams, and FAST channels. Explore lineup details, distribution plans, and what this means for the future of creator-led media.
The Southbank Centre and Goalhanger announce The Rest Is Fest — a major live podcast festival coming in 2026. Spread across the iconic arts campus, the event features Gary Lineker, Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart, Marina Hyde, and more to celebrate the Centre’s 75th anniversary with debates, live shows, and cultural collaborations.
Sony Music Entertainment’s new true-crime podcast Watching You investigates the chilling 2011 death of Dominique “Nique” Leili. Hosted by Jonathan Hirsch, the series reveals hidden surveillance, family turmoil, and exclusive never-before-heard audio.
A new episode of 2 Parkies in a Pod uncovers an extraordinary genetic link to Parkinson’s as hosts Dave Clark and Kuhan Pushparatnam speak with “Lucy,” who discovers the rare LRRK2 mutation and a family history she never knew existed.
Audiencelift has launched its new API, allowing creators, agencies, and podcast networks to automate and scale audience-growth campaigns directly within their own platforms using AI-powered tools and integrated analytics.