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2025 IAB Podcast Upfront
The 2025 IAB Podcast Upfront will be held on September 30 in New York City and online, gathering brands, agencies, and media buyers. The event will preview new podcast shows, advertising innovations, and trends, with a focus on video podcasts, audience habits, and cross-format measurement. Ali Levitan, creator and host of BOSS, will host the event, bringing industry expertise and energy. Key topics include advances in podcast measurement, AI-driven production, immersive video, and new monetization strategies. Attendees will discover how podcasts are evolving as a powerful channel for brand engagement and advertising.
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Political Podcast Awards Return in 2026 With More Honors The Political Podcast Awards will return on 28 January 2026 in Westminster, adding new categories like Student Podcast of the Year and are sponsored by YouTube. Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci will give the keynote speech, highlighting the impact of podcasts on political discussion. Entries are open until 15 October 2025, with winners chosen by an independent panel and 11 awards presented on the night. | Podcast Industry Growth Slows Down A new report shows that podcast growth in the U.S. is slowing down, with only a small increase in the number of people who have ever listened to a podcast. The growth that does exist is mostly coming from multicultural groups, especially Asian, Black, and Hispanic Americans. Podcasts are being listened to for more hours each week, with YouTube now the most popular platform for podcasts, not just for video but also for audio. |
Disney Launches Podcasts for Popular TV Shows Disney Entertainment Television is launching video podcasts as companion chat series for its popular shows like "Only Murders in the Building," "Dancing With the Stars," and more. These episodes will be available to watch on YouTube and Disney's streaming services, and to listen to on major podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The podcasts will be distributed in partnership with ABC News Audio. | Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Launches Podcast on SiriusXM Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is launching “The Andy Beshear Podcast” on the SiriusXM Podcast Network, reaching 33 million subscribers and airing on SiriusXM Progress channel 127. SiriusXM Media will handle exclusive global ad sales for the podcast, which premieres September 10 with an interview featuring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Beshear will also start a live show, “Andy Beshear Presents,” airing September 9 on SiriusXM Progress, focusing on leadership and national issues. |
Podcast ToolWisdomSnap is an innovative podcast summary tool designed to help listeners cut through content overload by delivering structured, scannable episode breakdowns—including key facts, actionable habits, and powerful quotes—in both text and concise audio formats. Founded by Adam Bardoň, the platform lets users browse popular podcasts, extract core insights in minutes (not hours), and absorb knowledge on-the-go with 5–7 minute audio summaries. Ideal for busy learners, it eliminates endless scrolling and ensures you never miss the value hidden in lengthy episodes. |  |
Podcast Of The Day
Pablo Torre Finds Out
Pablo Torre Finds Out is an award-winning, cross-platform "talkumentary" series that blends investigative journalism, sports analysis, and cultural commentary with irreverent humor and high-profile guests. Hosted by ESPN’s Pablo Torre, the show delves into absurd yet urgent questions—from NFL quarterback intelligence to FBI hockey habits—featuring reporting by Emmy and Oscar-winning contributors like Wyatt Cenac and Ezra Edelman. With a mix of deep dives, celebrity interviews (Sue Bird, Action Bronson), and segments like Share & Tell with sports media stars, the podcast has earned Peabody and Murrow awards for its innovative storytelling and bold, genre-defying approach.
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Bridging Research, Therapy, and Radical Empathy
Dr. Hillary McBride is a renowned psychologist, researcher, and host of CBC’s award-winning podcast Other People’s Problems, dedicated to making psychology and trauma therapy accessible through compassionate, evidence-based conversations. Her work—recognized by the APA and Canadian Psychological Association—focuses on embodiment, spirituality, and innovative treatments like psychedelic-assisted therapy, all while teaching at the University of British Columbia and advocating for mental health through organizations like Sanctuary Mental Health. How do we begin to weave our work and our wounds together with threads of healing and hope?
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A Final Note
“The true joy of podcasting lives in the moments when connection, creativity, and conversation collide.”
