The Podcast Top 5

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 of Apple. In the U.S., Gen Z and young millennials are now listening to podcasts just as much as radio, a massive shift from a decade ago. Amazon’s Steve Boom insists Wondery’s big reorg is nothing to worry about, while South Africa’s DStv learns the hard way that mixing raw podcast energy with network TV can get messy. And this week’s podcast pick? The Fantasy Footballers — your ultimate draft-day advantage.

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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 Wondery’s corporate shake-up as Amazon lays off 110 staff and restructures its podcast empire. Plus: a hilarious case of mistaken identity between two nearly identical Brazilian podcasts, a new tool that turns your episodes into books, and a chilling true crime pick set in the remote wilds of Alaska.

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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 industry (oui, please), a new player enters the scene with the launch of Mission Media AI, and Audacy shuts the doors on Pineapple Street Studios in yet another shake-up.

Oh, and in case you missed it, New Zealand says audio > video. You heard that right. Tap in for what’s changing, what’s closing, and what’s next in the podcast world.

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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 Giggly Squad, and advertisers are finally putting their money where the mic is.

Plus, PodWoman is back and this year it’s in person! From big brand love to celebrating powerhouse women in audio, this episode covers the major moves shaping podcasting right now. Let’s get into it.

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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 The Podcast Standards Project officially certifying new players in the space.

Plus, we’ve got a comedy podcast festival going global and former footballer Jermaine Jenas stepping into the audio arena with a brand-new company. Fewer episodes, more innovation—this one’s got all the twists.

Tune in for the five stories shaping your feed this week.

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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 industry’s getting a shake-up. Plus, YouTube dominates news podcast listening in the US, and Spotify rolls out new podcast discovery features (but… how do they actually work?).

And for Podcast of the Week, we’re spotlighting Devil in the Desert—a gripping true story of betrayal, brutality, and a manhunt that spans the globe. You’ll be on the edge of your seat.

News, tea, and top pods? You’re in the right place. Let’s hit play.

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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 than social media, this episode’s got it all. We break down the latest research from Sounds Profitable that shows why your listeners actually believe what they hear (take notes, Instagram). Plus, a lawyer from Radio-Canada sends out cease-and-desist letters without fully understanding how RSS feeds work. Classic.

Also: our Podcast of the Week is The Best People with Nicolle Wallace, where high-achievers drop knowledge on how to lead with truth, decency, and that secret sauce of success.

It’s smart, it’s spicy, and it’s just the right amount of sarcastic. Let’s dive in.

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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 flipping houses and flipping expectations with our Podcast of the Week, The Science of Flipping.

Also in the mix:

• Is video podcasting about to get way better for indie creators?
• Apple’s UK podcasting dominance (88 of the top 100 shows are UK-made!)
• And how real estate investing might just be your next remote gig.

All that and a peek at mowPod Charts, the no-fuss way to track Apple Podcast rankings.

It’s podcasting, but smarter. Let’s go.

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In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news

We’re talking Spotify’s massive Q1 profits and their bold moves in Mexico with the first-ever Mexico Podcast Awards. We also dive into POD Pods—yes, earbuds designed just for podcast lovers (if only they were real). Plus, we break down the launch of PodHeroes, the world’s first expert podcasting marketplace, and Descript’s very real transcription fails.

From fantasy tech to financial flexes, this one’s for the podcast power users. Let’s get into it.

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In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news—starting with Spotify’s big bet on non-English audiobooks and what that actually means for creators. Then, we talk Descript’s transcription tool… or lack thereof (spoiler: users aren’t thrilled). And finally, Rolling Stone’s new “audio awards” are here—with familiar mic brands taking home the gold… and possibly some undisclosed affiliate links along the way.

Whether you’re here for the drama, the downloads, or the dysfunction—this week has a little bit of everything.

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