At-home podcast listening continues to dominate in 2026, with 63% of listeners tuning in from home. Discover key trends, data insights, and what this means for creators and advertisers.
All The Right Movies podcast has been accepted into the Spotify Partner Program after reaching 2 million downloads. Explore how its research-driven storytelling is reshaping film podcasting.
Mercury Podcast Network begins 2026 with a major expansion, adding Rae Review: Dark Stories, Seeing Red, and Dead Famous—cementing its position as a creator-first leader in true crime podcasting.
YouTube podcast viewing on living room TVs surpasses 700 million hours as video podcasts explode. Discover new AI tools, creator updates, and monetization features driving the boom.
Podcast advertising closed the year on a strong note as eight of the top ten advertisers increased their spending in December, led by Amazon and surprise entrant Aura Frames, according to Podscribe.
Netflix is launching live video podcasts starting with The Bill Simmons Podcast in January. Discover the full list of shows, partnerships with Spotify, Barstool, iHeartMedia, and what it means for streaming.
Jon “Stugotz” Weiner signs a long-term iHeartMedia deal launching the Stugotz Podcast Network, expanding sports podcasts, YouTube content, and a national FOX Sports Radio show.
PRX is taking its Podcast Creator Summit global with a major UK event in London. Partnering with Audio UK and Apple, the free summit aims to empower emerging podcasters with expert-led sessions, networking, and industry insights.
TikTok has launched “TikTok In The Mix,” a new live podcast series featuring major artists like Demi Lovato. The show marks a major step in TikTok’s expansion into music-focused podcasting through its new partnership with iHeartMedia and the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network.
A new Sounds Profitable report reveals that 71% of US podcast creators now produce video as retention struggles grow. Discover key insights on creator trends, churn rates, gender gaps, and the future of podcasting in 2025.
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
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.