Video podcast distribution is now available to all Libsyn creators, expanding how shows can be published and monetised. Liberated Syndication Inc. has rolled out video publishing across its entire hosting https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/libsyn-opens-video-podcast-publishing-across-all-hosting-plans/

A new podcast from Jamie East will explore behind the scenes stories from the entertainment industry through interviews and weekly commentary. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/jamie-east-returns-with-new-celebrity-and-entertainment-podcast-series/

A new podcast series will chart the rise and influence of London Records through interviews with artists and insiders. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story launches on 6 May, offering a five- https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/new-london-records-podcast-explores-labels-impact-across-decades/

Actress Nicola Coughlan shares her food habits and acting life on the latest episode of Dish from Waitrose. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/nicola-coughlan-talks-food-habits-and-fame-on-dish-podcast/

Bauer Media Audio has released a study into attitudes towards audio advertising across Europe, which shows budgets are increasing, with an opportunity for podcasts in the UK.  https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/new-report-shows-potential-for-audio-ad-spend-growth-for-uk-podcasts/

Podcasters on Patreon can now reach new paying listeners without relying on external social platforms. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/patreon-opens-discovery-tools-to-boost-podcast-growth/

Alexandra Forsyth, host of the Take A Chance On You podcast, writes for PodcastingToday on how podcasting is developing beyond traditional audio/video formatting. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/opinion-podcasting-moves-beyond-plug-and-play-into-live-events/

A new children’s podcast series will help to explain Parkinson’s through storytelling, music and movement. Manchester-based Made By Mortals CIC has partnered with Parkinson’s UK to create a speci https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/armchair-adventures-podcast-series-helps-children-understand-parkinsons/

Saga’s Experience is Everything podcast has returned with Susie Dent hosting a new six-part series. The show resumes today, Tuesday 28 April, following the death of original host Dame Jenni Murray https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/saga-podcast-experience-is-everything-returns-with-new-host-susie-dent/

A new podcast has launched to support families raising children with brain conditions through shared experiences and expert advice. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/cerebra-podcast-supports-families-navigating-childhood-brain-conditions/

Nielsen has appointed media measurement specialist Julie DeTraglia to oversee content and strategic insights across its marketing division. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/nielsen-hires-julie-detraglia-as-head-of-content-and-strategic-insights/

Audion will expand its AI-driven audio advertising platform into the United States after securing $15 million in new funding. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/audion-secures-funding-to-expand-ai-audio-advertising-globally/

The Oprah Podcast will increase to two weekly episodes under a new distribution deal with Wondery. Amazon and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Entertainment have agreed a multi-year partnership giving Wondery exclusiv https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/wondery-expands-oprah-podcast-with-exclusive-multi-year-deal/

Spotify is bringing guided workouts and fitness content into its core platform for users. The company has launched a new fitness category, combining workout sessions with its existing mix of music, podcasts https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/spotify-adds-fitness-content-and-peloton-classes-to-platform/

A new Radio 4 series uses England’s football history to explore national identity ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel forms part of Radio 4’s The History Podcast https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/radio-4s-the-history-podcast-feed-sees-david-baddiel-examine-england/

Graham Norton and Maria McErlane will bring their podcast to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a live stage show on 7 August. Wanging On LIVE marks the first time the weekly podcast will be performed in front https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/wanging-on-podcast-heads-to-edinburgh-fringe-for-live-debut/

Hull Trains’ podcast Moving Minds is highlighting men’s mental health through a new episode featuring two Hull KR players. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/hull-kr-rugby-players-share-mental-health-stories-on-podcast/

A new podcast series is highlighting Lincolnshire’s growing role in the UK screen industry. LocationLincs LOUD brings together voices from across film and television to discuss careers, craft and the realitie https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/lincolnshire-podcast-showcases-regional-film-and-tv-growth/

Lee Westwood says LIV Golf offers a tougher test than other tours in a new podcast interview. The former world number one appears on the latest episode of Golf is Ruining My Life's Talk Birdie To Me https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/lee-westwood-backs-liv-format-in-talk-birdie-to-me-podcast-interview/

Spotify users can now access personalised podcast and music recommendations directly within Claude conversations. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/spotify-integrates-with-claude-to-deliver-personalised-audio-discovery/

PAVE Studios is expanding its podcast output with a new history-focused brand called Rewind. The entertainment company says the move will deliver modern storytelling across video and audio, with all series https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/pave-studios-launches-rewind-brand-with-new-history-podcasts/

Internet personality John Fisher discusses overcoming debt and unexpected fame in a new episode of Joe Marler’s podcast. Big John Fisher appears on Joe Marler Will See You Now, reflecting on how fi https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/big-john-fisher-shares-overcoming-debt-and-fame-on-joe-marler-podcast/

Corsa Digital is moving beyond audio to offer campaigns across connected TV, video and display. The programmatic audio marketplace has announced its expansion into connected TV as it looks to build a broad https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/corsa-digital-expands-into-ctv-with-new-account-director-hire/

TIME Studios and Piers Morgans Uncensored have agreed a partnership to co-produce and distribute a new long form interview series launching this summer. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/time-studios-and-piers-morgan-launch-new-video-podcast-interview-series/

Spotify launched 20 years ago and has now revealed its most streamed audio across its entire history. The streaming platform has published, for the first time, its all-time rankings of artists, albums, songs, https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/spotify-at-20-reveals-its-most-streamed-of-all-time-lists/

Bauer Media has showcased new podcast launches and how it is scaling data-led advertising across its audio platform. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/bauer-expands-podcast-slate-and-scales-data-led-audio-ads/

Libsyn will now host and monetise five podcasts under new exclusive partnerships. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/libsyn-signs-five-exclusive-podcast-deals-across-genres/

A new Earth Day episode of Deep Green examines how material choices can influence climate impact and equity in the built environment. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/deep-green-podcast-marks-earth-day-with-sustainability-focus/

Olivia Attwood and Katherine Ryan share candid moments on Olivia’s House, covering surgery honesty and single life advice. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/olivia-attwood-returns-to-olivias-house-podcast-with-katherine-ryan-chat/

A new podcast series will follow Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing as they navigate early parenthood. JamPot Productions has confirmed that NewlyParents with Sophie and Jamie Laing will launch on 27 April, https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/sophie-habboo-and-jamie-laing-launch-newlyparents-podcast-series/

Advertisers can now reach Global’s commercial audio brands' audiences through Amazon DSP for the first time via a new integration with the company. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/amazon-dsp-deal-opens-globals-audio-brands-and-podcasts-to-advertisers/

Richard Bacon has launched a new weekly podcast focused on exploring how high achievers define and reach success. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/richard-bacon-returns-to-interviews-with-new-success-podcast/

Podcasts feature strongly in this year’s ARIAS shortlist, reflecting their continued role across UK audio. The Audio Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Audio and Radio Industry Awards, with win https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/arias-2026-shortlist-highlights-growing-strength-of-podcasts/

RTÉ has secured its first North American podcast distribution deal, expanding Stolen Sister to new audiences. The seven-part series has been acquired by US-based Pushkin Industries, marking the first time a https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/rte-podcast-stolen-sister-secures-first-us-distribution-deal/

New sessions just announced for The Podcast Show will examine how creators and companies can build sustainable podcast businesses beyond downloads. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/podcast-show-new-sessions-focus-on-growth-monetisation-and-ownership/

CMG Productions and Stak have partnered to turn podcast ideas into global multi-platform content. A slate of original podcasts focused on sport and crime will be co-developed by the two companies, with https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/podcast-partnership-targets-global-sports-and-crime-storytelling/

A new episode of Team Ignition Show explores how jet suit technology is moving from concept to practical use. Selema Masekela is joined by Gravity Industries founder Richard Browning, who explains https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/jet-suit-inventor-richard-browning-guest-on-team-ignition-show-podcast/

A new podcast has been launched to help listeners question how their lifestyle choices affect the wider world. Ethically Questionable, hosted by Jamila Brown, looks at the tension between enjoying mode https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/jamila-brown-launches-podcast-exploring-everyday-ethical-dilemmas/

Global has taken its Formula 1 podcast into central London with a large-scale 3D outdoor campaign. The media company is promoting Up To Speed using anamorphic creative across major digital screens, including t https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/global-launches-3d-outdoor-campaign-for-formula-1-podcast/

A new YouTube series extends the world of Smoggie Queens with a character-led chat show format. The Dickie Show sees Phil Dunning reprise his role as Dickie in a digital-first series made for BBC Y https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/smoggie-queens-expands-with-bbc-digital-first-youtube-spin-off-series/

A companion podcast for Rivals will return alongside the show’s second series, offering episode-by-episode insight and cast interviews. Disney+ has confirmed “Rivals: The Official Podcast” will launch o https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/rivals-podcast-returns-with-cast-access-to-compliment-series-two/

A new digital series will bring visual podcast-style backstage interviews to Britain’s Got Talent’s live semi-finals later this month. Access All Areas will be hosted by presenter Joe Baggs and feat https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/britains-got-talent-launches-backstage-digital-series-with-joe-baggs/

A new podcast exploring queer dating stories will launch on 28 April with a double episode release. It Started With A Kiss is hosted by Amy Spalding and Gareth Valentino, known from I Kissed A Girl https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/queer-dating-podcast-launches-with-amy-spalding-and-gareth-valentino/

Podcast creators and companies are among those recognised at this year’s Webby Awards, with several major names taking top honours. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/webby-awards-recognise-podcast-winners-and-industry-leaders/

How Do You Cope? returns with expanded video episodes alongside its latest run of interviews exploring personal challenges. The podcast is back for its sixth series, bringing a new line-up of guests and, fo https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/how-do-you-cope-podcast-returns-with-new-high-profile-guests/

A new narrative podcast uses comedy to unpack hidden family truths and personal history. Everybody Knows But Me follows comedian Holly Anabel Brown as she revisits a moment from her teenage years that re https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/dark-comedy-podcast-explores-family-secrets-through-sitcom-lens/

The Making Gay History podcast’s Holocaust series will be presented in London next month. Journalist and author Eric Marcus is due to speak at University College London on 5 May as part of an event examin https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/making-gay-history-podcast-explored-in-ucl-talk-by-eric-marcus/

A new podcast mini-series examines the shared legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough ahead of their centenary milestones. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/podcast-marks-100-years-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-and-sir-david-attenborough/

A new BBC podcast re-examines a murder case and wrongful conviction that left lasting questions in Birkenhead. Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead focuses on the killing of 21-year-old Diane Sindall https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/bbc-podcast-revisits-birkenhead-murder-and-wrongful-conviction/

A BBC World of Secrets and BBC Africa Eye investigation has uncovered long-term impact on Kenyan families from British soldiers fathering and leaving children. https://podcastingtoday.co.uk/bbc-podcast-reveals-decades-of-children-fathered-by-soldiers/