Podcast Episodes

Apple’s Privacy Promise, Spain’s Podcast Block & Spotify’s Audiobook Bonus

Season 1 Episode 29

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re unpacking Apple’s latest move to keep your podcast listening habits private, even adding “noise” to mask your data. In Spain, public…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Acast’s Big Ad Deal, Apple’s Audio Glow-Up & Joe Budden’s Million-Dollar Mic

Season 1 Episode 28

In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re breaking down Acast’s new global partnership with Magnite — a major move that could boost discoverability (and revenue) for podcaste…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Podcasts on TV, Gen Z Kills the Dial & Amazon’s Wondery Spin

Season 1 Episode 27

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re diving into Edison Research’s new UK report showing podcast listening on TV has doubled — with Spotify and BBC Sounds pulling ahead …

Published on 3 months ago

Apple’s Exclusive List, Amazon’s Podcast Shake-Up & a Brazilian Mix-Up for the Ages

Season 1 Episode 26

In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re diving into Apple Podcasts’ ultra-selective “Best So Far” list — and why most of the world didn’t make the cut. Then, we break down …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Global Shifts & Industry Rifts: Podcasting’s Power Moves from Paris to the Pacific

Season 1 Episode 25

This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the big waves and bold moves in podcasting across the globe. France is calling for podcasting to be officially recognized as a cultural ind…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Spotlights, Sponsors, and Squad Goals: What’s New in Podcasting

Season 1 Episode 24

This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule takes you inside the buzziest headlines in the podcast world: The Astra Podcast Awards are officially on the horizon, Acast signs the ever-viral Giggl…

Published on 4 months ago

From Fewer Feeds to Funny Fests: What’s Up in Podcasting This Week

Season 1 Episode 23

On this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule breaks down the latest shifts in podcastland, from a noticeable drop in new episode uploads this June (is podcast burnout a thing?) to Th…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Podcast Breakups, Brutal Crimes, and Discovery Drama

Season 1 Episode 22

This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the latest podcast power moves and plot twists. From Spotify losing Trevor Noah to Marc Maron calling it quits after 16 years of WTF, the i…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Layoffs, Lawsuits & Listening Loyalty: A Wild Week in Podcasting

Season 1 Episode 21

On this week’s episode of Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the chaos and charm of the podcasting world!

From pink slips at Spotify’s podcast division to podcast ads earning way more trust t…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Flipping Fortunes, Apple Drops Podcast Stats, and a New Era for Video Pods?

Season 1 Episode 20

This week, we’re diving into the biggest podcasting buzz: Apple Podcasts just had its best year ever and for the first time, their team actually took the stage at a podcast event! Plus, we’re talking…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago