WWE and Fanatics Launch New Podcast

WWE and Fanatics have announced a new podcast, "What Do You Wanna Talk About" hosted by WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The bi-weekly show will feature one-on-one chats with WWE superstars while enjoying Wheatley American Vodka. This comes as part of an expanded partnership between WWE and Fanatics that also includes the production and distribution of all WWE podcasts, global e-commerce, merchandise operations for live events, and more.

Crossed Wires Festival Announces More Headline Acts

Crossed Wires festival has announced further headline acts, including Dish from Waitrose, Tailenders and We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson. The event will feature a mix of comedy, food tips, relationship advice and cricket chats presented by well-known personalities such as Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett OBE. Co-founder Alice Levine revealed this year's lineup also includes after parties and platforms for new voices.

More Ads on Podcasts Than Ever Before

Podcast ad spending has seen significant growth in 2025, with a 23% increase in January and a 25% rise in February compared to the previous year. According to Magellan AI, advertising took up 8.6% of podcast episode time last year, which is mainly traditional ads and some podcast promotions. Despite a decrease in total ad load later in the year, top-ranked podcasts continue to dedicate most time to advertisements.

Investing in Non-English Audiobooks

Spotify has seen a significant increase in listeners of audiobooks since entering the market, contributing to revenue growth for publishers. There has been an average month-over-month growth of 12% in listeners and listening hours since launching Audiobooks in France and Benelux last October. Spotify is now investing €1 million to boost the production of non-English audiobooks, starting with French and Dutch, aiming to expand opportunities for authors and publishers.

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You don’t need a fancy studio—just a small, soft, and silent space! Here’s how to set up for pro-quality sound at home:

✔ Go small: Tiny rooms (like closets!) minimize echo.
✔ Soft surfaces rule: Carpets, curtains, and furniture absorb reverb—avoid bare walls/tiles.
✔ Silence is golden: Pick a secluded spot away from street noise, AC hums, or chatty housemates.