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Daily news for people in podcasting - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify and YouTube; Amy Poehler to Crime Junkie and Joe Rogan, indie podcasting to the biggest hits. Whether it's the newest show from Goalhanger, the latest signing from The Ringer, advertising information from Magellan AI or Podtrac, research including the most popular podcasts to listen to, or updates from The Daily from The New York... more

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Clive Dickens
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Naoma Nishiyama
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Craig Hewitt
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Tommy Vitor
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Tip Top Podcasting News

    This show is an absolute must listen for me every day. It gives me all of the news from the industry, in an informative and understandable manner, without too much waffle.

    If you’re in the world of podcasting, then you should be listening to this! It’s only a few minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pods Like Us
    United Kingdom9 days ago
  • Brief, clear and to the point

    Podnews helps me understand why some podcasts get more attention than others and what to watch out for in the podcast industry. James Cridland edits and reports the news reliably, with professionalism and a gentle irreverence that’s refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shipwrecked Librarian
    United States10 days ago
  • A daily listen for any podcaster or podcast listener. Insightful commentary, follow ups on stories, and a touch of sass where appropriate (love ya James).

    Podcast Addict
    5
    VideoConfidence
    12 days ago
  • Great show

    Listen AND read every morning

    Thank you for all your hard work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    driven2review
    United States12 days ago
  • Daily Listen!

    I’ve been listening everyday for about a year. Has taught me so much about the podcast industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacksonNsports
    United States12 days ago

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Listeners appreciate practical implications for creators and advertisers.
Sponsorships and ads are a frequent point of critique for transparency.
Listeners describe it as essential daily industry coverage.
Some reviews call out bias but still rely on the timely, structured updates.
Many praise its concise updates and breadth across the podcast ecosystem.

Chart Rankings

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#172
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#161
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Apple Podcasts
#136
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Apple Podcasts
#232
Philippines/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#248
Ireland/News/Daily News

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Q: As more of the industry shifts to video podcasts, how do you attract more creators and grow engagement versus a platform like YouTube?
Spotify is seeing very healthy engagement on podcasts, especially with video content, which tends to perform better on their platform compared to audio only. Creators are increasingly uploading video content as it allows for better engagement and monetization.

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A concise daily briefing for podcast industry insiders, covering the latest moves in monetization, hosting, analytics, platform features, and regulatory developments. Episodes commonly highlight new tools, platform updates, sponsorship trends, and notable leadership or partnership changes across the podcast ecosystem. The format tends to be fast-paced, with a focus on practical implications for creators, advertisers, and publishers. A notable strength is its consistent weekday cadence and breadth of topics, making it a go-to signal for industry insiders who want a quick yet comprehensive read on the space.

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Podnews Daily launched 9 years ago and published 1685 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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