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Podnews Weekly Review

James Cridland and Sam Sethi
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The last word in podcasting news.Every Friday, James Cridland and Sam Sethi review the week's top stories from Podnews; and interview some of the biggest names making the news from across the podcast industry.

Winner, "Best Podcasting Podcast", 2025 Ear Worthy Awards

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Tom McAndrew
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Episode: How podcast advertisers know more about you; and Dolby Atmos comes for podcasting
Losh Moodley
Sponsorship strategist focused on independent podcasters and nonprofits
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Episode: Metrics, Measurement and Money - for indie podcasters and not-for-profits
Richard Fowle
CEO, VoxTopica
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Episode: Metrics, Measurement and Money - for indie podcasters and not-for-profits
Clif Mark
YouGov senior business data journalist, interviewed about the US podcast ads report 2026
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Episode: Locked On Podcast Network turns 10, and do podcast listeners skip the ads?
Brian Conlan
President of DAX US
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Episode: Captivate's monetisation in the US; and the BBC gets more involved in Crossed Wires
Mark Asquith
MD and Co-founder of Captivate
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Episode: Captivate's monetisation in the US; and the BBC gets more involved in Crossed Wires
Dino Sofos
Founder/organizer of Crossed Wires
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Episode: Captivate's monetisation in the US; and the BBC gets more involved in Crossed Wires
Maribel Quesada-Smith
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Episode: Spotify's new features; and why did BIPOC Podcast Creators close?
Tangia Alawaji-Estrada
Co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators
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Episode: Spotify's new features; and why did BIPOC Podcast Creators close?

Hosts

James Cridland
Editor/host with a focus on podcasting industry news and trends; frequent interviewee with deep knowledge of podcast ecosystem.
Sam Sethi
Co-host with hands-on experience in podcasting business, sponsorship, and creator monetization; often provides practical industry perspectives.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • My go to for all things related to the podcast industry

    James and Sam give me the daily and weekly updates on the podcast industry that I need as a podcaster. Both the daily and weekly shows are always in my rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ralph Owens | Houston TX
    United States7 months ago
  • A weekly treat!

    Every week, this podcast provides you with great insight into all the goings-on in the podcast world! Thank you for all your hard work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thenetsaint
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    I love listening to James and Sam talk about what’s going on in podcasting and what they think it means for the rest of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bdentzy
    United States10 months ago
  • This show ruined itself

    This show started out great, and unfortunately raced right to the bottom.

    Based on a transcript, this podcast sells cohost slots to turn episodes into advertisements. Without disclosing that upfront. Not ethical for a newscast.

    Wow. What did fiction podcasts do to Cridland? Whatever it is, it has ruined his objectivity. His grudges have slipped out of his control.

    Unfortunately, if I want to know what’s actually going on in podcasting I need to look it up elsewhere … Cridland and Sethi are... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ~ Violet ~
    United Statesa year ago
  • Oops … show hit a bump

    Wow. What did fiction podcasts do to Cridland? Whatever it is, it has ruined his objectivity. His grudges have slipped out of his control.

    Unfortunately, if I want to know what’s actually going on in podcasting I need to look it up myself … Cridland and Sethi aren’t explaining things well enough.

    Maybe they’ll get it together. This could be really good.

    Former review: This show is one of the best about podcasting news and tech. Sometimes they take an odd stance on something. Don’t always ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ~ Violet ~
    United States2 years ago

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Industry-focused and concise coverage that pulls back the veil on podcasting trends.
Across episodes, strong guest diversity and practical takeaways for creators and advertisers.
Can be polarizing at times, with some critiques about perceived biases or sponsorship disclosures.

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Backyard Ventures becomes a key part of the creator-first ecosystem, expanding our reach, resources, and capabilities, including newsletters and multi-channel distribution, while preserving the culture and focus on independent creators that has proven successful.
Why Acast Bought Backyard Ventures And What Changes Next
Q: Why did you go and buy Backyard Ventures?
The short answer is synergy and culture. The teams share a strong alignment in values and a belief in creator-first service, which should accelerate growth and bring complementary capabilities to both sides.
Locked On Podcast Network turns 10, and do podcast listeners skip the ads?
Q: What does the latest YouGov data say about podcast ads and listener behavior?
It shows that about half of American podcast listeners usually skip ads, but a sizable portion still acts on the ads they hear, suggesting ads do work when delivered effectively. The data also implies a need to rethink measurement and ad formats.
Captivate's monetisation in the US; and the BBC gets more involved in Crossed Wires
Q: Is podcast advertising broken, and can attribution be improved?
The hosts argue that while there are definitional issues around what counts as a podcast and how to measure it, there is significant opportunity to improve attribution and demonstrate real value to advertisers through better metrics and shared data, especially with new measurement initiatives.
How podcast advertisers know more about you; and Dolby Atmos comes for podcasting
Q: How does consumer opt-out work in this identity-driven approach?
Users can opt out via device-level privacy controls and ad exchanges; opt-out is generally not podcast-specific, and the goal is to prevent passing persistent IDs while still allowing broader platform privacy options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Podnews Weekly Review

What is Podnews Weekly Review about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly briefing on podcast industry news, trends, and insights, often featuring interviews with influential industry figures and executives. Topical focus spans monetization, measurement, platform shifts, discovery, and emerging technologies (video in podcasts, AI tooling, RSS openness, and immersive audio). Notable strengths include data-driven discussion, practical takeaways for creators and advertisers, and high-profile guests that illuminate platform strategies and market dynamics. The show tends to blend hard industry analysis with candid guest perspectives, making it useful for podcast professionals, marketers, and sponsors tracking the evolving ecosystem. The format and guest roster suggest a steady beat of actionable, behind-the-s... more

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