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 reportedly trusting them twice as...
17 Nov 20253min
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, you’re on YouTube for now). St...
10 Nov 20253min
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 privacy practices. PodAnalyst ...
3 Nov 20253min
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 just yet. Canada’s podcast sce...
27 Okt 20253min
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 missing out on a huge audience. App...
20 Okt 20254min
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 actually listen more than they wat...
13 Okt 20253min
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 a week with their favorite sh...
6 Okt 20253min
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, with Bryan Barletta stepping in...
29 Sep 20253min
