The Podcast Top 5
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Canada’s Podcast Boom, Ad-Free Apps & YouTube’s Battle for Attention
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“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop!
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- Canada’s Podcast Boom, Ad-Free Apps & YouTube’s Battle for Attention · 3 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 7On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re breaking down Canada’s growing audio habits, why podcasts still have room to grow, and the controversy…
- Netflix’s Clips Feed, YouTube Podcast Lineups & a $100M+ AI Podcast Deal · 4 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 6On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Netflix’s new Clips feature a vertical, TikTok-style feed designed to surface bite-sized highlights and…
- Spotify’s Video Warning, YouTube’s Audio Takeover & Instagram’s Great Purge · 4 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 5On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Spotify’s warning for podcasters using API-based video uploads, Buzzsprout adding video distribution to…
- China Cracks Down, Netflix Bets Small & a $150M Podcast Deal · 2 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 4On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, China tightens rules on podcast creators, Oxford Road calls out a $1B measurement problem, and Netflix bets on…
- Acast’s NYC Studio, NPR’s Pod Club & Drew Afualo’s Viral Podcast · 2 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 3On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover Acast opening a new studio in SoHo with Ariana Grande appearing on Shut Up Evan, NPR launching its new Pod…
- MrBallen’s SiriusXM Deal, Spotify’s TV Upgrade & AI Ads for Podcasters · 2 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 2On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering some big moves in the podcast world. Storytelling powerhouse MrBallen has signed a major distribution…
- AI Tools, Ad Insights & History’s Greatest Stories · 4 min · Kausi 2 Jakso 1On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule brings you the latest podcast news: Trebble just launched DeepCut, an AI editing tool that lets podcasters cut, polish, and refine…
- Diary of a CEO in Cinemas, Golden Globes Podcast Awards & The Art Angle · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 40On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule brings you the latest podcast news: Diary of a CEO fans can catch a special Louis Tomlinson episode in six Cineworld cinemas across the…
- Podcasts as News, YouTube AI DJs, and Drop A Pin’s Global Adventures · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 39On this week’s Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule dives into the latest in podcasting: Podcasts are now a major news source, with 54% of U.S. adults tuning in and Republicans reportedly…
- Amazon Streams Jason & Travis Kelce, Spotify Tackles AI, and The Last Invention Podcast · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 38On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover Amazon Prime Video streaming New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce in the U.S. (international fans, you’re…
- MrBeast Drama, PodAnalyst Launch, and Heavyweight’s “What Ifs” · 3 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 37On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we dive into MrBeast’s recent controversy over alleged misleading YouTube ads aimed at kids and questionable privacy…
- Podcast Scams, Canada’s Listening Boom, and Adam Carolla’s 4,000th Episode · 3 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 36On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we cover the latest podcast scams targeting unsuspecting guests, don’t click that “big-name podcaster” email just…
- Brazil’s Podcast Boom, Apple Podcasts 26, and YouTube Shorts for Podcasters · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 35On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re exploring Brazil’s massive rise as a podcast powerhouse and why creators ignoring the country are missing out…
- YouTube Listeners vs. Watchers, Podhome Launches, and Why First Impressions Matter · 3 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 34On this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5 hosted by Emily Soule, we uncover fresh insights from Sounds Profitable showing that nearly half of YouTube podcast users actually…
- Podcast Fans Are Listening Longer, Spotify Animates Audiobooks, and Captivate’s Big Upgrade · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 33This week on The Podcast Top 5 hosted by Emily Soule, we dive into the latest shifts shaking up the podcasting world. From new data showing fans are spending over 6 hours a week…
- Podcast Movement’s Big Merger, Libsyn’s PodRoll & Australia’s Podcast Boom · 3 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 32On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering a major shake-up: Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable have merged in a seven-figure deal, with…
- Libsyn’s $112M Payout, Gen Z’s YouTube Shift & Taylor Swift’s Podcast Takeover · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 31On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re covering Libsyn’s massive milestone — over $112 million paid to creators since 2017, with new tools to help…
- Age Checks, Game Day Hype & London’s Podcast Boom · 3 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 30On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule breaks down the latest in podcasting. Spotify is rolling out age checks in the UK with facial recognition and ID scans…
- Apple’s Privacy Promise, Spain’s Podcast Block & Spotify’s Audiobook Bonus · 2 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 29On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re unpacking Apple’s latest move to keep your podcast listening habits private, even adding “noise” to mask your…
- Acast’s Big Ad Deal, Apple’s Audio Glow-Up & Joe Budden’s Million-Dollar Mic · 2 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 28In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re breaking down Acast’s new global partnership with Magnite — a major move that could boost discoverability (and…
- Podcasts on TV, Gen Z Kills the Dial & Amazon’s Wondery Spin · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 27On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re diving into Edison Research’s new UK report showing podcast listening on TV has doubled — with Spotify and BBC…
- Apple’s Exclusive List, Amazon’s Podcast Shake-Up & a Brazilian Mix-Up for the Ages · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 26In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re diving into Apple Podcasts’ ultra-selective “Best So Far” list — and why most of the world didn’t make the cut…
- Global Shifts & Industry Rifts: Podcasting’s Power Moves from Paris to the Pacific · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 25This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the big waves and bold moves in podcasting across the globe. France is calling for podcasting to be officially…
- Spotlights, Sponsors, and Squad Goals: What’s New in Podcasting · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 24This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule takes you inside the buzziest headlines in the podcast world: The Astra Podcast Awards are officially on the horizon, Acast signs…
- From Fewer Feeds to Funny Fests: What’s Up in Podcasting This Week · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 23On this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule breaks down the latest shifts in podcastland, from a noticeable drop in new episode uploads this June (is podcast…
- Podcast Breakups, Brutal Crimes, and Discovery Drama · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 22This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the latest podcast power moves and plot twists. From Spotify losing Trevor Noah to Marc Maron calling it quits after…
- Layoffs, Lawsuits & Listening Loyalty: A Wild Week in Podcasting · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 21On this week’s episode of Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the chaos and charm of the podcasting world! From pink slips at Spotify’s podcast division to podcast ads…
- Flipping Fortunes, Apple Drops Podcast Stats, and a New Era for Video Pods? · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 20This week, we’re diving into the biggest podcasting buzz: Apple Podcasts just had its best year ever and for the first time, their team actually took the stage at a podcast…
- Spotify’s Big Wins, Pod Pods Dreams, and the Future of Podcasting Tech · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 19In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news We’re talking Spotify’s massive Q1 profits and their…
- Spotify’s Audiobook Ambitions, Descript’s Major Glitch, and Rolling Stone’s First-Ever Audio Awards · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 18In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news—starting with Spotify’s big bet on non-English…
- YouTube Gets Dynamic, Apple Stays on Top, and the BBC Backs Off · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 17In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod rounds up the week’s biggest podcast headlines: YouTube eyes dynamic ad insertion, Apple Podcasts proves it’s still…
- Big Moves, Bold Risks, and Podcast Shake-Ups · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 16This week on The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod is breaking down the hottest stories in podcasting. First up, I found Australian True Crime thanks to the new mowPod…
- Podcast Game Changers: Free Charts, True Crime Fixes & Podimo’s Big Win · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 15This week, Emily Soule from mowPod breaks down the biggest moves in podcasting! First up, mowPod Charts, the forever-free tool giving podcasters a clear view of the Apple…
- Podcast Power Plays: YouTube’s Billion-View Boom, Fake Podcasts, and Acast’s $44.9M Payout · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 14The podcast industry is making major moves—YouTube just hit 1 billion monthly podcast viewers, Listen Notes is cracking down on AI-generated shows, and Acast is paying out…
- Spotify’s Creator Earnings Soar, Amazon Shuts LATAM Operations, and More! · 4 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 13In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from MowPod breaks down some of the hottest podcast industry news! We dive into Spotify’s new creator earnings figures, showing…
- Spotify’s Music Drama, Netflix’s New Moves, and Meta’s Audiobox · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 12Join Emily Soule from mowPod, host of The Podcast Top 5, as she breaks down the latest buzz in the podcast world! This week, we dive into Spotify’s music licensing issue as music…
- Game-Changing Tools, Apple’s New Feature & PodcastOne’s Big Move · 6 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 11This week on The Podcast Top 5, we’re diving into major updates shaking up the podcasting world! I’m Emily Soule from mowPod, and we’ve got big news: - Goodbye Chartable, Hello…
- AI-Powered Blogging, On Air Fest 2025, PodMatch’s Game-Changing Tools, and Podcasting Industry Stats · 6 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 9Welcome to The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule from mowPod! Each episode, we count down the top five must-know topics in podcasting, from game-changing tools like PodMatch…
- The Rise of Video Podcasts & The Dollars Behind the Mic · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 8In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod breaks down the biggest podcasting stories of the week. We dive into the exciting world of video podcasting, unpack…
- Spotify’s New Monetization Rules, iHeartPodcast Awards, Podfest Expo Highlights, and a Military Creator Spotlight · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 7In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod breaks down the biggest podcasting stories of the week. We dive into Spotify’s new Partner Program—will it help…
- Apple’s Big Podcast Move, Shocking Licensing Drama, and New Must-Listen Shows! · 6 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 6In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from MowPod breaks down the top stories in podcasting and digital content. We spotlight Kristin Davis’ new podcast Are You a…
- Podcast Power Moves: Kylie Kelce’s Rise, Podcast Hall of Fame Highlights, and Big Industry Shifts · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 5In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod breaks down the top stories in podcasting and digital content this week. We spotlight the Podcast Hall of Fame’s…
- Spotify Wrapped Recap, Oprah’s Podcast Debut, Acast’s New Studios, and Australian Podcast Awards Highlights · 5 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 4Hosted by Emily Soule from mowPod, this episode dives into the biggest podcasting stories of the week! We’re talking all things Spotify Wrapped, Oprah’s exciting leap into…
- Women Podcasters Shine, Lemonada’s Big Moves, Spotify Goes Social, and YouTube’s Shorts Revolution · 7 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 3Dive into the hottest headlines in podcasting each week with The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule from mowPod. From game-changing YouTube Shorts updates to Spotify’s latest…
- Spotify’s New Features, Canadian Awards, and the Rise of Sports Audio · 7 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 2This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod covers the latest in podcasting news! Tune in as we dive into Spotify’s new comment feature and their ad exchange…
- The Podcast Revolution: Music, Money, and Migration to YouTube · 7 min · Kausi 1 Jakso 1In this episode of “The Podcast Top 5,” host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the shifts in the podcasting landscape. Discover the power of the Epidemic Sounds music library…







