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PodPod serves the people that make podcasting happen, from professionals in the studio, to marketers and media buyers, helping you grow your podcast and drive effective advertising.
PodPod delivers breaking industry news, in-depth insights, expert equipment reviews, and much more. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon, and produced by Emma Corsham for Haymarket Business Media.

IPAs 2023: Inside the Irish podcast scene
All the insights from the winners, judges and attendees of this year’s Irish Podcast Awards

Barometer: The science of brand suitability
The AI-powered tools aiming to bring advertisers into podcasting

Nic Newman: Why news podcasts are on the rise
Media researcher explains the truth behind the headlines

Lloyds and Spotify: Podcasts in the multi-channel media mix
How brands can integrate podcasts into a wider campaign

Shaun Keaveny: Bringing radio flavour to podcasting
The breakfast stalwart talks Komodo dragons, drivetime and the perils of pedantry

Mark Steadman: How to build a podcast platform
The Podiant and Bramble founder lays out his plan for an indie-focused hosting provider

The Log Books: Using archived material to create a podcast
How the award-winning LGBTQ+ history podcast spawned a successful brand and independent production company

This Paranormal Life: Building a global brand
The comedy co-hosts talk scepticism, stagecraft and subscriptions

BPAs 2023: The biggest party in podcasting
Behind the scenes at this year's British Podcast Awards

Zoe Lyons and Stephen Bailey: Co-hosting the British Podcast Awards
The Let’s Talk About The Husband comedic duo on how they’re preparing for this year’s ceremony

Imriel Morgan: Opening up podcast accessibility
Content Is Queen founder on how far the podcast industry still has to go

Matt Forde: Notes On a Scandal
The British Scandal co-host talks ideologies, impressions and intrigue

Jimmy McLoughlin: Hiring a podcast team
How the careers counsellor and former SpAd built a recruitment strategy around his podcast

Matt Rouse: Selling the story of podcast advertising
How Octave Audio's podcast lead brings new advertisers into the industry

RedHanded: Solving the co-host chemistry conundrum
How the true-crime duo found the perfect partnership

Diary Of A CEO: The art of the perfect trailer
DOAC’s head of trailers explains how to hook your audience in less than two minutes

Boom: Breaking into fiction podcasts
The writers of Stak’s sci-fi series on crafting audio drama
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Birthday Girls House Party: Transitioning into a guest-less format
Two of the co-hosts, Rose Johnson and Beattie Edmondson, speak on their decision to get rid of guests in latest season

Luke Moore: Taking a risk on the Ramble
How the Stak co-founder went from kitchen table to running his own studio

Goalhanger Podcasts: Scoring a chart hat-trick
How co-founder Jack Davenport puts chemistry at the heart of the company’s strategy

Mike Muncer: Turning your podcast into your job
How the Evolution of Horror host made a career out of podcasting

Paul Rayment: How Footballco finds partners through podcasting
Podcasts can be an excellent brand marketing and sales outreach tool

Marvyn Harrison: Crafting partnerships with purpose
Dope Black Dads founder on how to put your platform to good use

MrBallen: From TikTok to podcasts
Short-form sensation on making the jump to in-depth storytelling

SXM Media: The power of listener data
SVP Lizzie Widhelm explains why podcast measurement is crucial for the ad industry

Elis James: The funny thing about podcasts
What do you get when you cross a comedian and a podcaster?

The Podcast Show 2023: All the highlights from this year’s event
Key themes, top trends, and insights from attendees

Podimo: Translating the benefits of multilingual podcasting
Jake Chudnow explains how podcasts can spread across multiple markets

Jamie Bartlett: Cracking the code on investigative podcasting
Host of The Missing Cryptoqueen on how podcasting can save investigative journalism

Ben Youatt: Growing a publisher podcast network
Immediate Media’s head of podcast on moving from magazines to audio

BIPOC Podcast Creators: Building diverse communities
Why podcasting needs to become more inclusive – and how we can get there

Blanchard House: The importance of owning your IP
Your IP could be your greatest asset, so protecting it is crucial

Fiona Fraser: Using guests to boost your podcast
How bringing people onto your show can help increase your audience and add depth to your discussions

Oh God, What Now: Screaming into the void, together
How political podcasts give us an outlet in troubled times

Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch: Beating the BBC brain-drain
Former Feedback presenter on how the broadcaster can stop its talent exodus

Drunk Women Solving Crime: The future of true-crime podcasting
How merging true crime and comedy can evolve the format

Sangeeta Pillai: Breaking taboos through podcasting
How the Masala Podcast tackles sensitive subjects in the South Asian community

No Such Thing As A Fish: Taking facts on tour
The QI Elves talk live shows, spreadsheets and accidentally advertising for Trump

Patreon: How to build a sustainable subscription model
Diona DaCosta on how creators can effectively monetise their audiences

The Cinemile: The art of guerilla podcasting
How off-the-cuff, on-the-move recording can keep your podcast fresh and interesting

David Law: Taking The Tennis Podcast around the world
Why being the go-to podcast on a topic means hardcore commitment

Tom Denford: Why B2B podcasts are a key marketing tool
How audio can benefit your brand through building trust and community

Martin Spinelli: The ABCs of podcasting
The podcast professor shaping the next generation of talent

Dan Snow: How History Hit went from podcast to platform
Turning your niche hobby into a brand with over 100,000 subscribers

Ross Adams: What the US podcast advertising market can learn from Europe
Acast’s CEO talks direct response ads vs mainstream agencies, programmatic advertising, and keyword targeting

Empire: Making it to your 1,000th episode
How the co-hosts of Bauer’s juggernaut film podcast have kept their momentum for more than a decade

Stars in Your Ears: The harsh realities of podcasting
When creating a new podcast, be prepared to manage your expectations

Shade: Why we need more support for independent podcasters
For solo podcasters, the process of creating and managing a show can be draining

The Smart 7: The secret to short-form success
How to create a daily podcast - and turn it into a burgeoning network

Rosie Holt: Turning viral views into podcast popularity
How to translate social media success into a satirical podcast

Aiwan Obinyan: How podcasting amplifies queer voices
Why this successful sound designer and producer uses her platform for ‘telling stories that challenge the status quo’

Dino Sofos: Reinventing news with The News Agents
The ground-breaking producer who made his name with Brexitcast explains why he quit the BBC to set up his own company and how he wants to set the gold standard in podcasting

My Dad Wrote A Porno: Knowing the right time to end your podcast
In an exclusive industry interview, the team talks to PodPod about the success of their podcast and what the future holds for them now

The Guardian: How to successfully launch a podcast
The Guardian’s head of audio Nicole Jackson explains why it’s about more than just hitting record

Decode: Why silence isn’t the enemy for podcasters
The team behind the Spotify exclusive podcast dissect their approach to sound design, research and more

Alastair Campbell: There are no rules in podcasting
Political powerhouse talks Boris, burnout and Burnley FC

Deborah Meaden: Putting the message before the money
Dragons' Den guru shares her tips on creating podcasts with meaning