Global Shifts & Industry Rifts: Podcasting’s Power Moves from Paris to the Pacific
This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the big waves and bold moves in podcasting across the globe. France is calling for podcasting to be officially recognized as a cultural industry (oui, please), a new player enters the scene with the launch of Mission Media AI, and Audacy shuts the doors on Pineapple Street Studios in yet another shake-up. Oh, and in case you missed it, New Zealand says audio > video. You heard that right. Tap in for what’s changing, what’s closing, and what’s next in the podcast world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spotlights, Sponsors, and Squad Goals: What’s New in Podcasting
This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule takes you inside the buzziest headlines in the podcast world: The Astra Podcast Awards are officially on the horizon, Acast signs the ever-viral Giggly Squad, and advertisers are finally putting their money where the mic is. Plus, PodWoman is back and this year it’s in person! From big brand love to celebrating powerhouse women in audio, this episode covers the major moves shaping podcasting right now. Let’s get into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Fewer Feeds to Funny Fests: What’s Up in Podcasting This Week
On this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule breaks down the latest shifts in podcastland, from a noticeable drop in new episode uploads this June (is podcast burnout a thing?) to The Podcast Standards Project officially certifying new players in the space. Plus, we’ve got a comedy podcast festival going global and former footballer Jermaine Jenas stepping into the audio arena with a brand-new company. Fewer episodes, more innovation—this one’s got all the twists. Tune in for the five stories shaping your feed this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Podcast Breakups, Brutal Crimes, and Discovery Drama
This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the latest podcast power moves and plot twists. From Spotify losing Trevor Noah to Marc Maron calling it quits after 16 years of WTF, the industry’s getting a shake-up. Plus, YouTube dominates news podcast listening in the US, and Spotify rolls out new podcast discovery features (but… how do they actually work?). And for Podcast of the Week, we’re spotlighting Devil in the Desert—a gripping true story of betrayal, brutality, and a manhunt that spans the globe. You’ll be on the edge of your seat. News, tea, and top pods? You’re in the right place. Let’s hit play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Layoffs, Lawsuits & Listening Loyalty: A Wild Week in Podcasting
On this week’s episode of Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the chaos and charm of the podcasting world! From pink slips at Spotify’s podcast division to podcast ads earning way more trust than social media, this episode’s got it all. We break down the latest research from Sounds Profitable that shows why your listeners actually believe what they hear (take notes, Instagram). Plus, a lawyer from Radio-Canada sends out cease-and-desist letters without fully understanding how RSS feeds work. Classic. Also: our Podcast of the Week is The Best People with Nicolle Wallace, where high-achievers drop knowledge on how to lead with truth, decency, and that secret sauce of success. It’s smart, it’s spicy, and it’s just the right amount of sarcastic. Let’s dive in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop!
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