Top 25 UK Podcasts Ranked for Q2 2025

Edison Research has released the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q2 2025, based on weekly listener reach. The Joe Rogan Experience remains the most popular, followed by The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett in second, and The Rest Is Politics in third. Sports podcasts are also popular, with The Rest Is Football moving up to fifth place.

Spotify Premium Adds Custom Track Transitions

Spotify has introduced a new beta feature for Premium users that lets them add and customize transitions between songs in their playlists. Users can choose from presets or adjust settings like volume, EQ, and beat-matching to create smoother mixes. The feature is especially helpful for dance music and lets users save and share their playlists with custom transitions.

Auddia Shifts Focus for faidr Streaming App

Auddia Inc. announced a big change for its faidr app, which lets users listen to AM/FM radio and podcasts without ads using AI. Now, all of the app’s premium AI features will be free for everyone, instead of requiring a paid subscription. Instead of charging users, Auddia will make money by letting artists pay to have their music featured on the platform.

IAB Tech Lab Starts New Group for AI Content Rules

The IAB Tech Lab has created the AI Content Monetization Protocols (CoMP) Working Group to help publishers and brands manage their content in the AI-driven digital world. The group aims to set standards that help publishers control who uses their content, join AI platforms more easily, and earn money from it. Their main goals include blocking unwanted bots, making it easier for publishers to take part in AI systems, and creating a standard way for AI to access content with permission.

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