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Podcasts as News, YouTube AI DJs, and Drop A Pin’s Global Adventures
Season 1 Episode 39
On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule dives into the latest in podcasting: Podcasts are now a major news source, with 54% of U.S. adults tuning in and Republicans reportedly trusting them twice a…
Published on 3 hours ago
Amazon Streams Jason & Travis Kelce, Spotify Tackles AI, and The Last Invention Podcast
Season 1 Episode 38
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover Amazon Prime Video streaming New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce in the U.S. (international fans, you’re on YouTube for now). S…
Published on 1 week ago
MrBeast Drama, PodAnalyst Launch, and Heavyweight’s “What Ifs”
Season 1 Episode 37
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we dive into MrBeast’s recent controversy over alleged misleading YouTube ads aimed at kids and questionable privacy practices. PodAnalyst…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Podcast Scams, Canada’s Listening Boom, and Adam Carolla’s 4,000th Episode
Season 1 Episode 36
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover the latest podcast scams targeting unsuspecting guests, don’t click that “big-name podcaster” email just yet. Canada’s podcast sc…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Brazil’s Podcast Boom, Apple Podcasts 26, and YouTube Shorts for Podcasters
Season 1 Episode 35
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re exploring Brazil’s massive rise as a podcast powerhouse and why creators ignoring the country are missing out on a huge audience. Ap…
Published on 4 weeks ago
YouTube Listeners vs. Watchers, Podhome Launches, and Why First Impressions Matter
Season 1 Episode 34
On this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5 hosted by Emily Soule, we uncover fresh insights from Sounds Profitable showing that nearly half of YouTube podcast users actually listen more than they wa…
Published on 1 month ago
Podcast Fans Are Listening Longer, Spotify Animates Audiobooks, and Captivate’s Big Upgrade
Season 1 Episode 33
This week on The Podcast Top 5 hosted by Emily Soule, we dive into the latest shifts shaking up the podcasting world. From new data showing fans are spending over 6 hours a week with their favorite s…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Podcast Movement’s Big Merger, Libsyn’s PodRoll & Australia’s Podcast Boom
Season 1 Episode 32
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering a major shake-up: Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable have merged in a seven-figure deal, with Bryan Barletta stepping i…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Libsyn’s $112M Payout, Gen Z’s YouTube Shift & Taylor Swift’s Podcast Takeover
Season 1 Episode 31
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering Libsyn’s massive milestone — over $112 million paid to creators since 2017, with new tools to help podcasters monetize from…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Age Checks, Game Day Hype & London’s Podcast Boom
Season 1 Episode 30
On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule breaks down the latest in podcasting. Spotify is rolling out age checks in the UK with facial recognition and ID scans, stirring up conversation…
Published on 2 months ago