PodPod episodes

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

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

PodPod episode transcripts

Podcast Transcript: Translating the benefits of multilingual podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Translating the benefits of multilingual podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Cracking the code on investigative podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Cracking the code on investigative podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Growing a publisher podcast network

Podcast Transcript: Growing a publisher podcast network

Podcast Transcript: Building diverse communities

Podcast Transcript: Building diverse communities

Podcast Transcript: The importance of owning your IP

Podcast Transcript: The importance of owning your IP

Podcast Transcript: Using guests to boost your podcast

Podcast Transcript: Using guests to boost your podcast

Podcast Transcript: Oh God, What Now

PodPod transcript - Oh God What Now

Podcast Transcript: Beating the BBC brain-drain

Roger Bolton & Kate Dixon - Beeb Watch

Podcast Transcript: Drunk Women Solving Crime

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Podcast Transcript: Breaking taboos through podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Breaking taboos through podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Taking facts on tour

Podcast Transcript: Taking facts on tour

Podcast Transcript: How to build a sustainable subscription model

Podcast Transcript: How to build a sustainable subscription model

Podcast transcript: The art of guerilla podcasting

The hosts of The Cinemile podcast

Podcast transcript: Taking The Tennis Podcast around the world

David Law - the Tennis Podcast

Podcast transcript: Why B2B podcasts are a key marketing tool

Tom Denford, ID Comms

Podcast transcript: The ABCs of podcasting

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Podcast transcript: How History Hit went from podcast to platform

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Podcast transcript: What the US podcast advertising market can learn from Europe

Acast CEO Ross Adams

Podcast transcript: Making it to your 1,000th episode

Empire transcript

Podcast transcript: The harsh realities of podcasting

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Podcast transcript: Why we need more support for independent podcasters

Podcast Transcript: Shade: Why we need more support for independent podcasters

Podcast transcript: The secret to short-form success

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Podcast transcript: Turning viral views into podcast popularity

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Podcast transcript: How podcasting amplifies queer voices

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Podcast transcript: Knowing the right time to end your podcast

Podcast transcript: How to launch a successful podcast

Graphic illustration featuring Guardian head of audio Nicole Jackson

Podcast transcript: Why silence isn’t the enemy for podcasters

Graphic illustration featuring the hosts of Spotify's Decode podcast

Podcast transcript: There are no rules in podcasting

Podcast Transcript: Alastair Campbell: There are no rules in podcasting

Podcast transcript: Putting the message before the money

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