The podcast industry is growing rapidly, and it’s becoming a significant media force, but at the end of the day, it’s powered by people. Ultimately, it’s the genuine moments of human connection and storytelling that draw people into podcasts and keep them coming back week in, week out. At PodPod, our mission is to celebrate and empower the people that make podcasting the rich, vibrant and rewarding sector that it is - whether they’re crafting thoughtful, engaging content, or working with networks and advertisers to help accelerate innovation and achieve business goals. 

That’s why we created the Faces To Watch programme - an annual initiative that celebrates those up-and-coming individuals that are already making a real difference in the podcasting industry and are sure to have an even bigger impact as their careers develop. Our first Faces To Watch cohort includes thirty rising stars who have all demonstrated their skills and initiative after being in the UK podcasting space for less than five years. You’ll find podcasters, producers, partnership executives and account managers on this list - all of whom have earned their place as one of PodPod’s Faces To Watch 2023.