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Daily news for people in podcasting - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify and YouTube; Amy Poehler to Crime Junkie and Joe Rogan, indie podcasting to the biggest hits. Whether it's the newest show from Goalhanger, the latest signing from The Ringer, advertising information from Magellan AI or Podtrac, research including the most popular podcasts to listen to, or updates from The Daily from The New York Times, we cover it all, every weekday. Podnews also covers the latest podcast jobs and events - and we help you with new podcasts to listen to. Our podcast is updated weekdays at 7a Eastern; but you can also visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter, for all the stories whenever you need them. Email: editor@podnews.net

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The Podcast Show London 2027 tickets go on sale: new stages announced 04 Nov 2026

Expect more expo space, and a stage dedicated to video. Sponsored by Gamut Podcast Network. When did your network last call you? Big networks sell their top shows and forget the rest. At Gamut, every show gets a real sales plan. Visit our website or email dan@gamutpodcasts.com https://podnews.net/cc/3842 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podshow-london-27-tix for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Now, “liquid content” is a thing in France, too 03 Nov 2026

and we're not just talking about a lovely glass of Beaujolais. Sponsored by Gamut Podcast Network. When did your network last call you? Big networks sell their top shows and forget the rest. At Gamut, every show gets a real sales plan. Visit our website or email dan@gamutpodcasts.com https://podnews.net/cc/3842 Visit https://podnews.net/update/france-audio-research for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Bartlett beats Rogan for most subscribed video podcast 02 Nov 2026

And 26% of his views aren't in English, either. Sponsored by Gamut Podcast Network. When did your network last call you? Big networks sell their top shows and forget the rest. At Gamut, every show gets a real sales plan. Visit our website or email dan@gamutpodcasts.com https://podnews.net/cc/3842 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bartlett-vs-rogan for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Who’s buying PodcastOne? 30 Oct 2026

Multiple people are interested, apparently. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-one-multiple for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Rest Is Politics US to livestream election results 29 Oct 2026

The show from Goalhanger will watch the midterms as they happen. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tripus-live-stream-us for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

New podcast app built for discoverability first 28 Oct 2026

You can just flip the dial to find something new. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/dial-flipper-app for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The podcast hoster helping people to copy your show 27 Oct 2026

...and earn money from it, even though it's not theirs. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-host-copy-shows for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The cloned podcast that carried on publishing 26 Oct 2026

A strange tale from the dark side of podcasting. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/clone-ai-voice-hack for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The horror podcast visualized in LEGO 23 Oct 2026

Someone's been bricking it. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-radio-rental-bricks for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

On Air Fest celebrates ten years of big moments 22 Oct 2026

One hundred moments that shaped an industry. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/onairfest-100 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Spotify enhances its Spotify Memberships 21 Oct 2026

New member badges, a new name, and access tiers. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-memberships for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

WTF returns in visual form 20 Oct 2026

An old show gets a new treatment. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wtf-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcast appearances influence voters - say voters 19 Oct 2026

One in four say that it could change the way they vote. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/politics-podcast-appearances for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

PAVE Studios shows head to Disney+ and Hulu 16 Oct 2026

Shows include Clues with Kaelyn Moore. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pave-disney-hulu-clues for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcast hosts are your friends: but better 15 Oct 2026

It's new research showing that we trust podcast hosts more than those around us. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/creator-trust for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Liquid Studios reveals strategy; visualises Podnews 14 Oct 2026

We're in video now - just the way we want it. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/liquid-studios-podnews for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A podcast app just for audio fiction 13 Oct 2026

Bard promises better organisation and playback. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-app-fiction for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Maple Media buys the indie Castro app 12 Oct 2026

It's the fourth podcast app acquisition by the company. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/castro-maple-media for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A warning about podcast ad load? 09 Oct 2026

The majority of listeners say there are too many, says research. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/yellow-warning for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Online audio ad revenue to soar to $16.6bn this year 08 Oct 2026

New data from WARC Media paints a rosy picture. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ad-revenue-global-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apple Podcasts highlights “Creators We Love” for Australia 07 Oct 2026

A diverse list of creators is good local promotion. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-creators-aus-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Brand suitability for Amazon Ads DVA+ 06 Oct 2026

The new system now has what advertisers require. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/barometer-brand-suitability for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcast network Fable and Folly is to close 05 Oct 2026

Shows will be found a new home. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/fable-and-folly-closes for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apple Podcasts algorithm drops country-specific curation 02 Oct 2026

Users now get an algorithmic view, described by some as an echo-chamber. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-algorithmic-view for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Reach of podcasts stays steady: The Podcast Landscape 2026 01 Oct 2026

More new listeners are finding podcasts though. Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/3743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-landscape-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcast Movement NYC puts all sessions online 30 Sep 2026

82 different sessions are available to watch right now. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Better thumbnails. Smarter clips. More viewers. Bring your video podcast questions to The Podglomerate’s webinar later today, featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager. Register here. https://podnews.net/cc/3741 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pmnyc-online-sessions for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Was Inception Point AI just a PR stunt? 29 Sep 2026

In an interview released today, the CEO suggests some of it may have been. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Better thumbnails. Smarter clips. More viewers. Bring your video podcast questions to The Podglomerate’s September 30 webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager. Register here. https://podnews.net/cc/3740 Visit https://podnews.net/update/inception-point-pr-stunt for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Patreon removes “per-creation” memberships: goes monthly only 28 Sep 2026

It's a legacy plan: but it's finally going away. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. More downloads start with a plan. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing covers the tactics, tools, and channels to help more people discover your show. https://podnews.net/cc/3727 Visit https://podnews.net/update/patreon-per-creation for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

YouTube reveals new features 25 Sep 2026

They include A/B testing for video files. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. More downloads start with a plan. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing covers the tactics, tools, and channels to help more people discover your show. https://podnews.net/cc/3727 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-new-features for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Why help the big gatekeepers? 24 Sep 2026

Tom Webster has questions about Netflix. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. More downloads start with a plan. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing covers the tactics, tools, and channels to help more people discover your show. https://podnews.net/cc/3727 Visit https://podnews.net/update/helping-the-gatekeepers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Acast: “the format argument is over” 23 Sep 2026

63% of listeners are format shifting, the survey says. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. More downloads start with a plan. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing covers the tactics, tools, and channels to help more people discover your show. https://podnews.net/cc/3727 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-podcast-pulse-formats for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apple & Google making money from ad-blocking podcast apps 22 Sep 2026

Why care about ethics when there's shareholder value to be created?. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. More downloads start with a plan. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing covers the tactics, tools, and channels to help more people discover your show. https://podnews.net/cc/3727 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-google-bad for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Agencies agree to only buy on “engaged views” 21 Sep 2026

Agreement between competitors for consistency in the industry. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. From first recording to final export. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production walks you through every step, with real examples and platform recommendations. https://podnews.net/cc/3714 Visit https://podnews.net/update/engaged-views-only for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Are podcasts at the front of the store? 18 Sep 2026

Can people even find podcasts at all?. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. From first recording to final export. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production walks you through every step, with real examples and platform recommendations. https://podnews.net/cc/3714 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-front-of-store for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

IAB: a new framework is “not needed” for measurement 17 Sep 2026

We already have two standards, it says. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. From first recording to final export. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production walks you through every step, with real examples and platform recommendations. https://podnews.net/cc/3714 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-framework for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A new home for Kevin Roose and Casey Newton 16 Sep 2026

We guess they like tote bags. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. From first recording to final export. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production walks you through every step, with real examples and platform recommendations. https://podnews.net/cc/3714 Visit https://podnews.net/update/machine-gods-newton-roose for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Ira Glass: Podcasts go deeper, and so do the ads 15 Sep 2026

The power of podcasting was highlighted in Podcast Week. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. From first recording to final export. The Podglomerate's free Ultimate Guide to Podcast Production walks you through every step, with real examples and platform recommendations. https://podnews.net/cc/3714 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ira-glass-deeper for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcast Week kicks off in NYC 14 Sep 2026

A week of events focuses on podcasting. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Ready to turn your downloads into dollars? Get The Podglomerate’s free guide to podcast monetization, including ad revenue calculations, sponsorship strategy, subscriptions, and more. https://podnews.net/cc/3692 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-week-nyc-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Substack adds a podcast tab to its app 11 Sep 2026

The platform is earning podcasters $200mn a year. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Ready to turn your downloads into dollars? Get The Podglomerate’s free guide to podcast monetization, including ad revenue calculations, sponsorship strategy, subscriptions, and more. https://podnews.net/cc/3692 Visit https://podnews.net/update/substack-podcast-tab for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

“Cinematic” podcast studio opens in Hollywood 10 Sep 2026

It's in the heart of the Hollywood Media District. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Ready to turn your downloads into dollars? Get The Podglomerate’s free guide to podcast monetization, including ad revenue calculations, sponsorship strategy, subscriptions, and more. https://podnews.net/cc/3692 Visit https://podnews.net/update/hollywood-podcast-studio for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Acast’s big European hire and management re-org 09 Sep 2026

A big name in media joins from TikTok. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Ready to turn your downloads into dollars? Get The Podglomerate’s free guide to podcast monetization, including ad revenue calculations, sponsorship strategy, subscriptions, and more. https://podnews.net/cc/3692 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-sandberg for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Bobby Bones celebrates ten years of podcasting 08 Sep 2026

His show led to the Nashville Podcast Network. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Ready to turn your downloads into dollars? Get The Podglomerate’s free guide to podcast monetization, including ad revenue calculations, sponsorship strategy, subscriptions, and more. https://podnews.net/cc/3692 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bobby-bones-10 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

26,000 tickets sold last weekend for Goalhanger’s Fest 07 Sep 2026

22 shows were at the event. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Get YouTube podcast strategy straight from the source. Join The Podglomerate for a free webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager on video production, marketing, and monetization. Register here https://podnews.net/cc/3685 Visit https://podnews.net/update/goalhanger-rest-is-fest for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apple Podcasts updates embedded player 04 Sep 2026

The website player now looks even better. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Get YouTube podcast strategy straight from the source. Join The Podglomerate for a free webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager on video production, marketing, and monetization. Register here https://podnews.net/cc/3685 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-embedded-update for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

'The Daily' offers five things to know about podcasting 03 Sep 2026

'Have a clear, simple, intentional mission statement' is one of them. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Get YouTube podcast strategy straight from the source. Join The Podglomerate for a free webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager on video production, marketing, and monetization. Register here https://podnews.net/cc/3685 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-daily-five-things for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Podcasting in 2026 is “beyond audio” 02 Sep 2026

A change of strategy led to more money and more consumption. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Get YouTube podcast strategy straight from the source. Join The Podglomerate for a free webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager on video production, marketing, and monetization. Register here https://podnews.net/cc/3685 Visit https://podnews.net/update/beyond-audio-baetiong for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

One click to get into 16 podcast directories 01 Sep 2026

...and why it's needed. Sponsored by The Podglomerate. Get YouTube podcast strategy straight from the source. Join The Podglomerate for a free webinar featuring YouTube Podcasts’ Strategic Partner Manager on video production, marketing, and monetization. Register here https://podnews.net/cc/3685 Visit https://podnews.net/update/one-click-16-directories for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A big network moves distribution to Flightcast 31 Aug 2026

It's the company's biggest customer yet. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Going to Podcast Movement? Meet the Magellan AI team at the show and Business Summit, Sept 14-18. Book time with us https://podnews.net/cc/3680 Visit https://podnews.net/update/flightcast-sca for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Keynotes announced for Podcast Movement NYC 28 Aug 2026

Details of two keynotes for next month. Sponsored by Magellan AI. CBC swapped generic trailers for episode-specific promos and nearly tripled conversion, measured by Magellan AI. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3677 Visit https://podnews.net/update/keynotes-pmnyc for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Building in public: Podsqueeze 27 Aug 2026

A two-hour workshop of interest for anyone building podcast tools. Sponsored by Magellan AI. When CBC hosts guested on other podcasts, those appearances converted at around 13%, tracked by Magellan AI. Read their story https://podnews.net/cc/3676 Visit https://podnews.net/update/building-in-public for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.