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Podcast Tonight
August 27, 2025
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SBS is expanding its range of podcasts to feature diverse Australian voices, in line with the SBS Charter. Since 2008, SBS has released over 450 podcasts in more than 60 languages. Their award-winning shows are downloaded millions of times each year and cover many different genres and topics. SBS invites the public to pitch new podcast ideas that inform, educate, and entertain, reflecting Australia's multicultural community. The SBS 2025 podcast call-out for new ideas is now open.
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Must-Listen Road Trip Podcasts for the End of Summer Spotify has released a collection of nine hand-picked podcasts perfect for late summer road trips. These shows cover a range of captivating stories, from sorority scandals to Alaskan murder mysteries. The selection is designed to keep drivers entertained and engaged while on the road. | YouTube Expands Hype Feature to Help Podcasters Grow YouTube is expanding its Hype feature to help smaller creators, including podcasters, promote up to three videos a week, now available in 39 countries. Videos that are "hyped" get points and can appear on a special leaderboard, with smaller channels getting a bigger boost. A new Hype button and “hyped” badges will highlight these videos, and more topic-based leaderboards are coming soon. |
Shortlists and Top 10 Announced for 2025 British Podcast Awards The British Podcast Awards has announced the 2025 shortlists for its Spotlight Award (for popular podcasts with over 100,000 listens per episode) and Specialist Award (for independent podcasts with under 5,000 listens per episode). These categories highlight both mainstream shows and unique, niche creators in UK podcasting. The Top 10 in the Listeners’ Choice public vote has also been revealed, with voting still open for fans to support their favourite shows. | PodUp Raises $5.8 Million to Grow AI Podcast Platform PodUp, a podcasting platform with over 50 tools and 17 AI-powered features, has raised $5.8 million in two funding rounds. The company became cash flow positive in May 2025 with a 35-person team and was founded by serial entrepreneur Nathan Gwilliam. PodUp aims to follow Shopify's all-in-one platform model to help users create, grow, and monetize podcasts. |
Podcast ToolCastClip is an AI-powered tool designed to help podcasters quickly and effortlessly turn their long-form episodes into engaging short-form video clips optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. By automatically analyzing audio and video content, it identifies the most compelling moments—whether insightful, humorous, or dramatic—and transforms them into polished, vertically formatted clips complete with captions and platform-ready specs. Perfect for busy podcasters looking to expand their reach and keep audiences hooked between episodes. |  |
Podcast Of The Day
No Such Thing
No Such Thing is a podcast where three journalist friends—Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph—turn their personal debates into deeply researched and entertaining investigations. Each episode begins with a lighthearted argument, from “Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs?” to “Do siblings influence us more than parents?”, before the hosts hit the field to interview experts, run experiments, and challenge their own assumptions. Now backed by Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts, the show combines playful chemistry with rigorous reporting, creating a refreshing blend of humor and insight that recently earned it a spot on Apple Podcasts’ “Best So Far” list for 2025.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
Inside the Faces of a True Crime Phenomenon
Dateline NBC’s correspondents bring decades of investigative depth and distinctive storytelling to the screen. Andrea Canning, known for high-profile interviews and a parallel screenwriting career, balances her role with life as a mother of six and spouse of a U.S. Marine. Josh Mankiewicz leverages his platform to advocate for inclusive coverage of missing persons cases while contributing to award-winning news and podcast projects. Keith Morrison, with his iconic narrative style and unmistakable presence, has become a cultural figure beyond journalism—even inspiring Saturday Night Live parodies.
Liz Cole serves as the executive producer of Dateline and head of NBC News Studios, steering the show’s evolution into a true crime powerhouse while overseeing acclaimed documentaries and scripted adaptations like The Thing About Pam. With a career that began chasing mafia bosses and DEA agents, she has accumulated Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont awards—displayed unassumingly beside her children’s sports trophies.
Explore the unseen tensions, rivalries, and gritty realities behind their polished broadcasts.
Upcoming Podcast Events
Discover the latest trends and strategies in podcasting by attending these must-experience upcoming events—perfect for creators, brands, and industry professionals looking to elevate their audio game.
 Sept 1 - 3, 2025 Jakarta, Indonesia |  Sept 4 2025 4 Strong Street #7 Baringa, QLD 4551 Australia |  Sept 10 - 17 2025 Online |
Podcast Tip Of The DayDon’t treat your email list as one audience—use segmentation to deliver personalized content that resonates. Group subscribers by interests (e.g., episode topics they love), demographics (like job title or location), listening behavior (binge-listeners vs. occasional viewers), or engagement level (email opens, survey responses). This lets you send tailored messages that feel relevant, whether promoting a new series, sharing behind-the-scenes content, or offering exclusive updates. Personalized emails boost open rates, deepen loyalty, and turn passive listeners into active advocates. |  |
A Final Note
“Remember: the secret to a lasting podcast isn’t just great content—it’s making every listener feel like they belong.”
