The latest from the world of podcasting
The Joe Rogan Experience continues to dominate the charts as one of Spotify's top-performing podcasts globally, drawing tens of millions of listeners per episode across topics ranging from science to comedy.
Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy marks five years of candid conversations with a special retrospective episode featuring returning guests and fan-favorite moments that helped cement the show as a cultural phenomenon.
Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat's Crime Junkie reclaims the #1 true crime spot on Apple Podcasts with their latest deep-dive episode, continuing a streak that has made them one of the most consistent performers in the genre.
Dr. Andrew Huberman launches a dedicated mental health mini-series within Huberman Lab, exploring neuroscience-backed tools for managing anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation, drawing record listener engagement.
Conan O'Brien's podcast took home the top prize at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards, praised for its blend of comedy, travel storytelling, and unscripted chemistry with international guests.
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett announced a new round of SmartLess live show dates across major North American cities, with tickets selling out within hours of release.
Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO hit a major milestone crossing 5 million YouTube subscribers, making it one of the fastest-growing business and self-improvement podcasts in the world.
Multi-hyphenate entertainer Keke Palmer debuts a new interview format on her podcast, sitting down with trailblazing women in entertainment, business, and culture for raw, unfiltered conversations.
New industry data shows women-hosted and women-focused podcasts experienced a 34% increase in listenership over the past year, with shows covering wellness, entrepreneurship, and empowerment leading the growth.
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark confirmed that My Favorite Murder will return with new episodes after a brief hiatus, delighting their loyal Murderino fanbase with a teaser clip shared across social media.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau forecasts podcast advertising revenue will exceed $2.5 billion in 2026, driven by host-read ads, programmatic growth, and expanding audiences in the 18–44 demographic.
The Black Podcast Creators Coalition hosted its annual summit in Atlanta, bringing together over 500 podcasters, sponsors, and media executives to celebrate Black voices in podcasting and forge new partnership opportunities.