Why Can't Anyone Find Your Podcast?
Your episodes are live, your clips are everywhere, but new listeners still aren't finding you. Here's what could be getting in the way.
The New Podcast Dress Code: What's Your Recording Style?
From signature T-shirts to full-glam looks, podcasters have different ways of dressing for the camera. Discover five recording styles and find the one that fits you.
Who Really Owns Your Favourite Celebrity Podcasts?
Celebrity podcast deals are worth millions, but who really owns the shows behind the headlines? From Alex Cooper and Trevor Noah to Guy Raz and Steven Bartlett, discover how ownership, licensing, advertising rights and investment deals shape the podcasting industry—and why retaining control could be more valuable than a lucrative contract.
Joe Rogan and Spotify Are Still Making Each Other Very Rich
Joe Rogan and Spotify have renewed their multi-year partnership in a deal reportedly worth up to $250 million. The agreement reflects how podcasting has evolved beyond platform exclusivity, with audience loyalty, advertising revenue and cross-platform distribution shaping the commercial value of leading creators.
This Week in Podcasting: October 18, 2026
New research examines the evolving relationship between creators and their audiences, and specialised platforms are finding increasing room to grow within the expanding podcast market.
Bard is building a podcast app for people who listen to stories
Bard has launched a podcast app built specifically for audio fiction, helping listeners discover audio dramas, explore genre-focused recommendations and follow episodes in order. Available on iOS and the web, the app also links to Patreon and Ko-fi, giving listeners a direct way to support the creators behind their favourite stories.
What to Post When You Have Nothing to Post
Struggling to find content ideas? Discover practical ways to overcome creative blocks, repurpose old posts, answer audience questions, share your creative process, and find inspiration in everyday experiences. Learn how to maintain consistency without burning out, build a sustainable posting routine, and remember that taking a break is perfectly fine.
YouTube wants AI to decide what you listen to next
YouTube is bringing conversational AI deeper into podcast discovery. For creators, that could change how shows get found and what platforms need to know before they recommend them.
Inside The Receipts Podcast's Acast Deal and Its Growing Media Empire
The Receipts Podcast has grown from an independent show into a media brand spanning publishing, live events and video. Its exclusive Acast deal strengthened its commercial reach, while plans to transition its founders into executive producer roles signal ambitions beyond the original hosts. Here’s how Tolly T and Audrey Indome built the business.
This Week in Podcasting: October 11 2026
New research raises questions about podcast advertising, while deals involving Bad Friends, Podcast Nation and Apple Podcasts highlight evolving trends in the industry.
WME Is Building a Team to Help Creators Become Bigger Businesses
WME’s new Creator Labs is designed to help creators build and operate their own media businesses as more talent takes control of its content and distribution.
Why Every Creator Needs to Walk More
Creativity needs room to breathe. For creators, stepping away from the screen and taking a walk can create the mental space needed for fresh ideas. This piece explores why movement, observation and a change of environment can help you think differently, break through creative blocks and return to your work with renewed perspective.
Apple Podcasts Is Changing How Shows Get Discovered
Apple Podcasts appears to be moving away from country-specific editorial discovery. For creators, that could mean getting discovered depends more on proving that the right listeners are already interested in your show.
This Week in Podcasting - 4th October
A look at the biggest stories shaping podcasting this week, from platform changes to new moves in the creator economy. Here’s what’s worth paying attention to.
How the Kelce Brothers Turned New Heights Into a $100M+ Podcast Deal
The Kelce brothers turned New Heights from a sports podcast into a reported $100M+ media deal with Wondery. The agreement covers global distribution, advertising, video, the back catalogue, international adaptations and merchandise, showing how a successful podcast can become a much larger media business.
Patreon Is Changing How Podcasters Get Paid by Fans
Patreon is retiring its legacy per-creation billing model, requiring podcasters to switch to fixed monthly subscriptions by November 1, 2026. The change could reshape how creators price memberships, structure benefits and communicate value to fans, while giving supporters more predictable payments. Here’s what podcasters and paying members need to know.
The Art of Promoting Your Content Without Feeling Awkward
Promoting your content does not have to feel forced. Here are simple ways to share your work, keep it visible and stay connected with your audience without overselling yourself.
Top UK Creators Launch New Creator Alliance
Grace Andrews, Jordan Schwarzenberger and other UK creators have launched a new Creator Alliance focused on giving creators a stronger voice across the industry. The alliance brings creators together to address shared challenges, raise their profile and push for greater recognition of the economic and cultural value they bring to the creative sector.
Oprah’s Multi-Year Amazon Deal Is Bigger Than The Oprah Podcast
Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Entertainment has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon spanning The Oprah Podcast, her TV archive, Oprah’s Book Club and Oprah’s Favorite Things. The partnership gives Wondery exclusive podcast distribution and advertising rights while connecting Oprah’s wider media empire to Amazon’s audio, video, publishing and commerce businesses.