The Podcast Top 5

Canada’s Podcast Boom, Ad-Free Apps & YouTube’s Battle for Attention

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re breaking down Canada’s growing audio habits, why podcasts still have room to grow, and the controversy

Netflix’s Clips Feed, YouTube Podcast Lineups & a $100M+ AI Podcast Deal

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Netflix’s new Clips feature a vertical, TikTok-style feed designed to surface bite-sized highli

Spotify’s Video Warning, YouTube’s Audio Takeover & Instagram’s Great Purge

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Spotify’s warning for podcasters using API-based video uploads, Buzzsprout adding video distrib

China Cracks Down, Netflix Bets Small & a $150M Podcast Deal

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, China tightens rules on podcast creators, Oxford Road calls out a $1B measurement problem, and Netflix bets o

Acast’s NYC Studio, NPR’s Pod Club & Drew Afualo’s Viral Podcast

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover Acast opening a new studio in SoHo with Ariana Grande appearing on Shut Up Evan, NPR launching its n

MrBallen’s SiriusXM Deal, Spotify’s TV Upgrade & AI Ads for Podcasters

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering some big moves in the podcast world. Storytelling powerhouse MrBallen has signed a major distr

AI Tools, Ad Insights & History’s Greatest Stories

On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule brings you the latest podcast news:   Trebble just launched DeepCut, an AI editing tool that lets podcasters cut, polish, an

Diary of a CEO in Cinemas, Golden Globes Podcast Awards & The Art Angle

On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule brings you the latest podcast news: Diary of a CEO fans can catch a special Louis Tomlinson episode in six Cineworld cinemas acr

Podcasts as News, YouTube AI DJs, and Drop A Pin’s Global Adventures

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 rep

Amazon Streams Jason & Travis Kelce, Spotify Tackles AI, and The Last Invention Podcast

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,

MrBeast Drama, PodAnalyst Launch, and Heavyweight’s “What Ifs”

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

Podcast Scams, Canada’s Listening Boom, and Adam Carolla’s 4,000th Episode

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

Brazil’s Podcast Boom, Apple Podcasts 26, and YouTube Shorts for Podcasters

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 missi

YouTube Listeners vs. Watchers, Podhome Launches, and Why First Impressions Matter

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 actu

Podcast Fans Are Listening Longer, Spotify Animates Audiobooks, and Captivate’s Big Upgrade

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

Podcast Movement’s Big Merger, Libsyn’s PodRoll & Australia’s Podcast Boom

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, w

Libsyn’s $112M Payout, Gen Z’s YouTube Shift & Taylor Swift’s Podcast Takeover

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

Age Checks, Game Day Hype & London’s Podcast Boom

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 sc

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

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 mas

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

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 discoverabili