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.

Fox faces unexpected backlash as actors Kristen Bell, Brian Cox, and others say they were not informed that 15-year-old recordings from a Bible audiobook were repurposed for the new “Life of Jesus Podcast.” The controversy raises major questions about licensing and actor consent in today’s digital media world.

A new Audacy report reveals that radio hosts and podcasters are now the most trusted influencers in the creator economy. Learn why audio creators drive deeper engagement, authentic brand connections, and powerful marketing ROI.

TikTok and iHeartMedia have joined forces to launch the TikTok Podcast Network and TikTok Radio, bridging creators, fans, and brands across platforms. Discover how this powerful alliance is shaping the next era of digital audio entertainment.

Lemonada Media is making waves in children’s entertainment with its newest partnerships with Story Pirates and Brains On Universe. The collaboration merges creativity, education, and family fun — marking a powerful step into the future of kids’ podcasting.

Audiochuck, creator of Crime Junkie, signs a landmark partnership with Fox’s Tubi Media Group to launch a dedicated true-crime streaming channel and video library. Inside the $150M expansion, new content strategy, and impact on the future of true-crime media.

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