Podnews Weekly Review
Mar 27: Newsworthy - NewsIn the Podnews Weekly Review this week, Sam and James look at AI within podcast apps, with Ken from Snipd; AI within podcast hosts, with Barry from Podhome; and Apple's public launch of video.
Podcast Network Insights: Understanding the Business of Podcast Networks
Mar 27: New Podcast - BusinessA new podcast from Greg Wasserman is Podcast Network Insights - "There are so many podcasts about podcasting, all trying to get you into their system for coaching and consulting, as an industry and the technical sides. However, there was no one specifically talking to network operators, sharing those stories, and informing podcasters about other networks besides the big ones they know about, and why they might not want to join a network."
Podcast Perspectives
Mar 27: Newsworthy - BusinessIn Podcast Perspectives this week, Audacy's Leah Reis-Dennis, Acast's Greg Glenday, and Libsyn's Brendan Monaghan are all interviewed on Monetization, AI, and Video. The interviews took place at SXSW last week.
RadioToday Programme
Mar 27: Newsworthy - TechnologyAfter six years, the UK's RadioToday Programme has returned, with a special episode from Radiodays Europe in Riga. The guests include our Editor, James Cridland, and Bauer Media's Simon Myciunka.
The Ballet of Empathy
Mar 27: New Podcast - Society & CultureIn The Ballet of Empathy, Magic Thread Media invites you to join Dr. Mark Rittenberg — a UC Berkeley Haas Distinguished Teaching Fellow — for a profound exploration of human connection. Drawing on decades of global experience, Dr. Rittenberg moves you beyond traditional management theory to examine the raw, rhythmic "dance" of leadership. Through his signature Active Communicating methodology, you’ll tackle the courageous acts of apology, the necessity of forgiveness, and the heartbreak of silence.
Vintage Politics
Mar 26: New Podcast - NewsLaunching today, Vintage Politics is a new visual podcast by journalist turned wine educator Abbie Bennington, filmed at The Savoy and the prestigious HIDE in Mayfair. Episodes feature prominent journalists and politicos like Jon Sopel, Anna Foster, Nick Robinson, Jo Coburn and Dom Joly who sit down over their favourite wines to share career highlights and personal life stories. Think Desert Island Discs or Off Menu but with wine!
Podcasting Strategy Simplified
Mar 26: Newsworthy - BusinessIn Podcasting Strategy Simplified this week, Jason Cercone breaks down the most crucial element to your podcast's success. Whether you're preparing to launch a new show, in the throws of growing your podcast, or looking to breathe life into a show that's podfaded, this is a message you need to hear.
Freedom of Thought by Humanists International
Mar 26: New Podcast - NewsLaunched earlier this month, Freedom of Thought from Humanists International is a global news and interview podcast examining the state of freedom of belief, expression, and human rights worldwide. Hosted by Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon, the podcast draws on Humanists International’s flagship Freedom of Thought Report to bring together researchers, human rights defenders, activists, and policy experts to unpack the realities facing humanists, atheists, and non-religious people in different countries and regions.
Search Engine
Mar 26: Newsworthy - TechnologyWe all know that artificial intelligence might replace many of the jobs that humans do today, but much of that speculation is still theoretical. One job that isn’t theoretical, where robots are already replacing humans, is driving. Search Engine wonders whether human drivers are finally obsolete already: and, today, takes a look at Boston MA, where there is quite a fight about whether driverless cars should be allowed on the roads.
This Is Woman’s Work with Nicole Kalil
Mar 26: Sponsor - EducationWith Airwave: Somewhere along the way, women were sold a lie: competition is the price of ambition. Be faster. Be louder. Be better. And if someone else wins? You must lose. The latest episode of This Is Woman’s Work with Nicole Kalil tries to dismantle the zero-sum mindset and replace it with something far more powerful: collaboration, abundance, and shared success.
The Polycrisis podcast
Mar 25: New Season - NewsNew this week, The Polycrisis podcast tells the story of the new phase of the energy transition – where countries are taking control of their energy security. This first season - Electric World Order - explores how geopolitics is driving a quiet revolution in clean tech, and how the energy transition is in turn reshaping world power.
Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz
Mar 25: New Podcast - ComedyFunny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz is a weekly comedy-trivia show with some of Ike's funniest friends with random, odd, and “wait… why do you know that?” obsessions with the world. Soup? Sure, why not. The Mets? Duh. Roman Empire? You got it, Caesar. It’s part conversation, part pop quiz, and full of knowledge you didn’t know you needed—until now. The score doesn’t matter, the laughs are endless, and learning something has never been this fun.
The Box of Oddities
Mar 25: Sponsor - ComedyWith Airwave: The Box of Oddities delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world.
Leap Forward
Mar 25: New Podcast - BusinessLeap Forward tells stories about founder of companies you might know, and the people who believed in them before anyone else, like their early boss, first investor, college roommate, or even a parent. The show contains the story of how companies actually get built, and why it rarely looks the way you might expect. Today, check out interviews with Y Combinator founder Jessica Livingston and her husband, Paul Graham; plus, Mercury CEO Immad Akhund and his mother, Tahseen Akhund.
UNCLOSETED with Spencer Macnaughton
Mar 25: New Podcast - Society & CultureUNCLOSETED with Spencer Macnaughton is a new podcast that investigates the people, money and power behind America’s anti-LGBTQ ecosystem. From highlighting the voices of people fighting back against systems of injustice to covering breaking news current to the moment, Uncloseted’s reporting provides you with rigorous, objective LGBTQ reporting to better understand the world we live in.
STAN
Mar 25: New Podcast - Society & CultureSTAN explores obsessive celebrity worship, parasocial relationships and digital intimacy. Each episode centres on a cultural icon or phenomenon - ranging from The Hunger Games, 2010s YouTubers and (of course) Taylor Swift - to unpack how the media we consumed, particularly during our formative years, shaped our desires, ideals, and sense of self.
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast
Mar 25: Newsworthy - True CrimeIn the Weekly Crime Brief Podcast this week, former law enforcement investigator Steve Cook brings the latest crime news from Australia, in under 10 minutes. Weekly Crime Brief also shines a light on an unsolved Aussie case each week to raise awareness. Weekly Crime Brief is perfect for those who love true crime but not the doom scrolling!
New Media Show (Audio)
Mar 24: Newsworthy - BusinessIn the New Media Show, Arielle Nissenblatt and Rob Greenlee share a sharp conversation about podcast growth and discovery in 2026. Arielle has been speaking this week in Latvia.
Dorktales Storytime
Mar 24: Newsworthy - Kids & FamilySeason 7 of Dorktales Storytime for kids and their pop culture loving grownups kicks off with "The Enchanted Sidequest," where a simple trip to a game shop grand opening turns into magical chaos. It's a fast-past fantasy adventure with TCG references (think Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering).
Security Now (Audio)
Mar 24: Sponsor - TechnologyWith Airwave: Security Now features Leo Laporte and cybersecurity guru Steve Gibson, who break down the latest cybercrime and hacking stories, offering a deep understanding of what’s happening and how to protect yourself and your business.