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Spotify’s Best Podcast Picks for 2025
Spotify’s podcast editorial team has released their top podcast picks for the first half of 2025. The list includes celebrity-hosted shows like Michelle Obama’s "IMO" and Amy Poehler’s star-filled podcast. Notable guests such as Kylie Kelce and stars from "Living Single" have made appearances. Investigative podcasts continue to be strong favorites for their deep dives into single topics. Spotify editors say the best shows combine famous hosts with thoughtful storytelling and engaging content.
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Podcast Popularity Grows Among People 55+ Podcast listening among Americans aged 55 and older is growing quickly, with 27% having watched or listened to a podcast in the past week in 2025, up from 19% in 2024. This growth trend started after Edison Research and NPR highlighted the older audience as an opportunity for podcast creators. In 2025, the measurement also started to include watching podcasts, but even without this change, engagement among people 55+ has increased steadily. | Emergency Intercom Joins iHeartPodcasts Network The podcast "Emergency Intercom," hosted by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips, is joining the iHeartPodcasts network. The show is known for its unpredictable humor and spontaneous conversations, which have built a dedicated fanbase. By joining iHeartPodcasts, the hosts hope to reach an even bigger audience while keeping their unique style. |
Audioboom Group Acquiring Award-Winning Adelicious Audioboom Group is acquiring Adelicious, a leading British podcast network, to create the UK’s largest homegrown podcast network with 40 million listeners and over 125 million monthly downloads and views. The combined network will feature more than 200 popular podcasts, offering advertisers more opportunities. Andrew Goldsmith, current CEO of Adelicious, will lead the new UK division as President, focusing on business development and commercial operations. | MowPod Charts Has a New Update MowPod Charts now includes Spotify chart positions in its podcast rankings. This lets users see how podcasts perform across more platforms. You can view Spotify rankings by using the toggle button at the top of the page. |
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Podcast Of The Day
Autocracy In America
Autocracy in America, hosted by former world chess champion and Renew Democracy Initiative chairman Garry Kasparov, returns for its second season with a critical examination of rising authoritarian tactics in the United States. The podcast dissects how democratic norms are being undermined, offering sharp analysis and warnings to help listeners recognize and resist these threats. Combining Kasparov’s firsthand experience with authoritarian regimes and insights from experts, the series serves as both a wake-up call and a guide for defending democracy.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
The Love-Hate Obsession Behind a Sports Podcast Empire
Bill Simmons is a pioneering sports journalist, podcaster, and media entrepreneur who rose to fame through his witty, fan-centric writing on ESPN’s Page 2 before becoming one of the most influential voices in digital sports and pop culture. As the founder of The Ringer, he built a multimedia empire blending sports analysis, entertainment, and podcasts like The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables, while also producing acclaimed documentaries like Andre the Giant for HBO.
Despite his polarizing style, Simmons has maintained a loyal, if often critical, audience by embracing his unfiltered personality, fostering a sense of community among listeners, and evolving alongside the shifting media landscape. So how does he keep fans engaged, even when they love to hate him?
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Podcast Tip Of The DayA vague topic like "life, pop culture, or random chats" makes it hard to attract loyal listeners. Instead, drill down: What specific angle, audience, or passion can you own? Example: Instead of "movies," try "90s Action Flicks Revisited" or "Horror Films from Underrated Directors." A tight focus helps you stand out, build a community, and stay motivated. |  |
A Final Note
“Your podcast's success starts with a clear, compelling focus—niche down to stand out and grow an engaged audience.”
