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 surrounding a new app that rem...
30 Jul 3min
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 highlights and drive viewers into fu...
13 Mai 4min
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 distribution to Apple Podcasts, and S...
7 Mai 4min
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 on smaller podcasts heading to ...
21 Apr 2min
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 distribution and monetization deal ...
16 Mar 2min
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, and refine episodes using plain lang...
27 Jan 3min
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 across the UK and Ireland before ...
24 Nov 20253min
