Episodes

The podcast industry is evolving—and fast. From skippable ads shaking up monetization, to NPR going podcast-first, to Gen Z discovering shows through TikTok clips, we break down the trends shaping the future of audio. Plus, we’ll show how short, bingeable branded podcasts are making a comeback—and why creators and brands can’t afford to ignore them. If you want to stay ahead of the podcast curve, this is your weekly fix.

Spotify hits 713M users and doubles down on video with Netflix; Apple adds auto transcripts & chapters; YouTube rolls out AI clip tools; and Apple transcripts now cover 125M+ episodes in 13 languages.

In this episode, we explore the latest podcast industry trends, including insights from Acast’s Podcast Pulse 2025 report on creator influence and audience trust. We break down how podcast creators are reshaping media, why listeners trust them more than traditional influencers, and what that means for brand partnerships and monetization. Plus, we dive into Triton Digital’s launch of AdBuilder AI, a self-serve audio ad platform built for small businesses and unpack Q3’s podcast ad spend surge—in...

Ever wish you could capture that one moment from a podcast? (PodNews) The number of new Podcast episodes that we dropped in October . . . it a staggering number. The $1 Billion measurement gap that Oxford Road is call out in podcasting. 1000 Subcribers and 4,000 public watch hours on YouTube that what is takes to start generating real money.

Part 1 of a six-part series on "HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH YouTube" . . . you could make $10,000+! How many people listen to a podcast, this number just might surprise you (Edison Reseach). Language remains a divisive issue in podcasts with 53.5% supporting removing bleeps and swearing (Bulger). For years, advertisers swore by the "rule of three"—the idea that hearing an ad three times was like a magical spell that made it stick in your brain. Listen on Apple, Spotify and all podcasting platforms.

Podcasting By The Numbers, Your Daily Source for facts and stats from the podcasting industry. Each episode will provide you four (4) key insights and indicators that will help maneuver you through the ever-changing podcasting landscape.