RAJAR figures show how audiences consumed audio content from the BBC during the first quarter of 2025, both live and on-demand. According to the latest figures for the period, 31.4 million people tuned in each week for live output across BBC’s radio stations, with a share of 43.1 per cent. Audiences chose to start their […]
Alan Partridge returns to the public’s ears with the contractually-obligated fourth season of his hit From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast, launching on June 30th, exclusively on Audible. Fresh from winning Gold for Best Comedy Podcast at the British Podcast Awards, Alan is set to return with 11 episodes, offering his unique perspective on some of […]
The spotlight shifts to New York City as the historic trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs begins — and Diddy on Trial, the hit BBC Sounds podcast, will cover every important moment. Starting May 12th, journalist Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty will bring listeners the latest courtroom revelations straight from the heart of Manhattan. After nearly eight months behind […]
WWE, part of TKO Group, and Fanatics have announced the launch of What’s Your Story? hosted by WWE icon Stephanie McMahon, with new episodes debuting every other week. The first episode is available now and features UFC President and CEO Dana White. “Stephanie’s Places on ESPN+ inspired me to help tell the stories that shape […]
History Hit, the SVoD, content platform and podcast network, has announced the launch of three new stand-alone YouTube channels for After Dark, The Ancients and its flagship podcast, Dan Snow’s History Hit. This expansion marks a significant step in History Hit’s evolution, allowing it to continue to bring historical content to new audiences in different ways. […]
Legal and true crime studio Law&Crime is teaming up with Emmy Award-winning anchor Ashleigh Banfield to bring her original podcast Drop Dead Serious to L&C’s YouTube. Starting this weekend, new episodes will premiere on Law&Crime’s YouTube channel — home to nearly 7 million subscribers and one of the fastest-growing destinations for true crime content online. […]
Premier Sports, the UK sports broadcasters in the UK, has announced a strategic partnership with the Rugby Journal, the rugby magazine that brings sports fans in-depth story-telling from across the world of rugby. This collaboration will see Premier Sports as the only official partner of the Rugby Journal where customers via Sky and the Premier […]
After fierce pushback the BBC has dropped plans to sell adverts on its podcasts in the UK. In 2024, BBC Studios set out proposals to sell adverts in a push to make more money to support the corporation away from its traditional licence fee income. But companies in the commercial radio and podcasting industry hit […]
Legal and true crime network Law&Crime has announced the first installment of its podcast slate for 2025, LUIGI, available exclusively on Wondery+ and produced in collaboration with Wheelhouse’s Twist Media. From the producer and writer of the smash-hit The Rise & Fall of Ruby Franke and KAREN, and hosted by Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber, LUIGI is an exploration of a […]
Free streaming platform Mometu has launched the More for Me and You Podcast – a new show that’s equal parts interview and movie critique. Hosted by Bryan Louzil, Mometu’s VP of Business Development, the podcast invites listeners to step behind the curtain of the entertainment industry, engaging with a roster of guests that spans directors, […]