Michelle welcomes listeners to the latest episode of Michelle's Podcast News. She kicks off with a discussion on the Asia Podcast Awards and the RadioDays Conference, highlighting key events and insights. Michelle then delves into the challenges faced by judges and the strength of various podcast industries. She spotlights standout finalists and explains the voting process. The episode also introduces a new podcast series focusing on Southern Africa. Michelle addresses broader challenges in the podcasting industry before wrapping up with her closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction

(0:19) Asia Podcast Awards & RadioDays Conference

(1:02) Judges' Challenges and Strong Podcast Industries

(1:42) Standout Finalists and Voting Process

(3:52) New Podcast Series on Southern Africa

(8:44) Challenges in the Podcasting Industry

(13:22) Closing Remarks