But 2025 countered the narrative that the medium is somehow no longer interested in audio—with a slew of ambitious productions that emphasized podcasting, not just as a vehicle for comedy or the news,

True crime – from multimillion-pound jewellery heists to extreme road rage – makes for a gripping podcast series. Here’s our pick of some of the best. “Think ‘Adolescence’, but in real life”, said BuzzFeed’s Benjamin Dzialdowski of this investigation into 764,

As podcasts became an undeniable force in mainstream politics and culture — figuring heavily in both “Zootopia 2” and the White House press strategy — these were the shows and episodes that made us put down our laundry, or sit in the car long after arriving at our destination, and keep listening.

Netflix has set January premiere dates for its video podcasting slate. The streamer partnered with iHeart Media, Spotify's The Ringer and Barstool Sports for its first rollout of video podcasts. The podcasting suite will kick off Sunday with a live premiere of "The Bill Simmons Podcast" at 8:30 p.

There is a great mix of podcasts to add to your listening rotation this week. Rise with Roxie is the Rayo Original podcast where self-development coach and author Roxie Nafousi blends actionable tools with inspiring conversations, designed to help listeners create a more aligned and fulfilled life.

Do true-crime podcasts have the endurance to sustain their dominance in podcast ratings? Or will political and comedy podcasts supplant the true-crime juggernaut?

YouTube leads in podcast streaming while Netflix plans to launch 33-plus podcasts in 2026. Can video pods become the new TV?

The audio giant is broadening the eligibility criteria for the Spotify Partner Program, which gives certain podcast creators payouts based on their engagement, and partnering with independent podcast hosting platforms such as Acast and Audioboom to allow their shows to monetize their video podcasts on Spotify.

To understand AI in education, we need to listen to the conversations shaping it. As 2025 draws let’s explore the podcasts that have played a defining role.