Golden Globes: 25 Podcasts
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The Golden Globes are adding a new category for Best Podcast of the Year and have released a list of 25 eligible podcasts. These podcasts must submit their content by October 31, and six final nominees will be revealed on December 8. The eligible list includes popular shows like "This American Life," "Crime Junkie," and "The Joe Rogan Experience." However, all selected podcasts are from U.S.-based creators, causing criticism from some in the UK. Critics argue that the award should recognize global talent, not just American podcasts.
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British Podcast Awards 2025 Held at The O2
The British Podcast Awards 2025 were held at Indigo at The O2 in London, hosted by Maisie Adam. Kill List won Podcast of the Year and Best True Crime, while other top awards went to podcasts like Dish, Miss Me?, and Betwixt the Sheets. Several other shows, including Pod Save the UK and Movers & Shakers, were also recognized across various categories for their excellence. Full list of winners here.
Chelsea Clinton Starts Podcast to Tackle Health Myths
Chelsea Clinton has launched a new podcast called "That Can’t Be True," aimed at debunking health misinformation. The first episodes cover topics like seed oils, raw milk, baby formula, and common myths about midwives and the U.S. birthing system. The show also offers tips for spotting pseudoscience and discusses ways to prevent pregnancy-related complications.
PUMA Podcast Explores the Story Behind Football Shirts
PUMA has launched a new five-part podcast series called "Who Gives a Shirt," hosted by Jack Fowler and Kimberley Cumberbatch, which explores the cultural, historical, and environmental impact of football shirts. The series features expert guests and discusses topics like identity, innovation in design, and sustainability, reflecting PUMA’s focus on responsible production. This podcast also highlights initiatives such as PUMA’s RE:FIBRE recycling program, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability in sportswear.
Crystal Reneé Hayslett’s Talk Show Joins The Black Effect Podcast Network
Crystal Reneé Hayslett’s popular talk series “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” (KIPS) has joined Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartMedia, with new episodes releasing every Sunday on iHeartRadio and on all other podcast platforms the following Tuesday. The show is known for its uplifting, honest conversations with culture-shaping guests about life, growth, and healing, and has already achieved over 11 million YouTube views and multiple sold-out live events. Hayslett will host a live KIPS show in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2025, and fans can find more information and tickets on her website.
Podcast Tool
While AMA's Location AI platform is not exclusively a podcast tool, it is highly relevant to and usable within the podcast advertising ecosystem.
It is an AI-powered audio advertising platform that enables dynamic, personalized ad insertions across digital audio formats, which includes: Podcasts, Music streaming, & Other digital audio content.
Its key features—like adapting ads based on location, weather, time, and listener behavior—can certainly be applied to podcast advertising, especially through programmatic ad insertion on major platforms like Spotify, Acast, and iHeart (all mentioned as existing integrations).
So, while not only for podcasts, it is a significant tool for advertisers looking to run more targeted, personalized, and effective ad campaigns within podcasts.
Podcast Of The Day
Cunningcast
Cunningcast, hosted by renowned actor and historian Sir Tony Robinson, returns for a third series, applying his signature wit and sharp storytelling to a wide range of historical topics. From new archaeological finds at Stonehenge and the secrets of Sutton Hoo to the psychology of modern figures like Vladimir Putin and the search for sunken cities, Robinson blends expert insight with his own entertaining perspective. The series, reflecting his "eternally curious" nature, demonstrates his unique talent for making history feel both vital and vividly accessible to listeners.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
A New Standard for Cultural Dialogue
Wesley Morris and J Wortham are acclaimed cultural critics and the former co-hosts of the groundbreaking New York Times podcast Still Processing. Morris, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Criticism, and Wortham, a celebrated staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, combined their sharp analytical skills and deep personal friendship to create a show that explored everything from film and music to race and identity. Their unique chemistry transformed cultural criticism into an intimate, engaging, and often joyful conversation that resonated with a loyal audience.
Let's check this article where they discuss how they blend cultural criticism with intimate conversation to create their acclaimed podcast, Still Processing.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
According to National Public Radio, up to 35% of podcast listeners would lose interest within the first five minutes. Use analytics from Spotify for Podcasters or Apple Podcasts Connect to identify exactly where drop-off occurs, then actively listen to those segments to diagnose issues like slow pacing, unclear value, or weak hooks. Structure your episodes to deliver immediate value—state clearly what listeners will gain, introduce compelling stories or insights early, and avoid long intros. Track your chart performance across platforms as a secondary success indicator, but focus primarily on completion rates to build a truly loyal audience.
Create a "first-5-minutes checklist" for each episode covering hook, value proposition, energy, and clarity—then review analytics weekly to spot trends.
A Final Note
“If you don't capture curiosity quickly, you may never capture it at all.”
