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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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- Jul 30, 20263 min
Canada’s Podcast Boom, Ad-Free Apps & YouTube’s Battle for Attention
On 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 surrounding a new app that removes podcast ads. Plus, we look at how brands are adapting podcasts for Japanese audiences, YouTube’s $40 billion advertising empire, and this week’s podcast pick: The Toast, a hilarious pop culture show covering celebrity news, internet drama, and everything everyone is talking about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 13, 20264 min
Netflix’s Clips Feed, YouTube Podcast Lineups & a $100M+ AI Podcast Deal
On 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 drive viewers into full shows. YouTube is also rolling out curated “top podcast lineups” across genres like Sports, Comedy, and True Crime, aimed largely at advertisers navigating the podcast boom. Meanwhile, reports suggest OpenAI has acquired the tech-focused show TBPN in a deal worth the “low hundreds of millions,” signaling just how valuable podcasting has become in the AI era. From short-form video to major acquisitions, the podcast landscape is evolving fast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 7, 20264 min
Spotify’s Video Warning, YouTube’s Audio Takeover & Instagram’s Great Purge
On 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 Apple Podcasts, and SiriusXM becoming the exclusive seller of YouTube audio ads in the U.S. Plus, Instagram’s “Great Purge of 2026” wipes out millions of fake followers, impacting everyone from influencers to major celebrities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 21, 20262 min
China Cracks Down, Netflix Bets Small & a $150M Podcast Deal
On 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 smaller podcasts heading to streaming. Plus, Audiochuck makes a massive $150M move into ads and video, proving podcasting is getting bigger (and more valuable) than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 23, 20262 min
Acast’s NYC Studio, NPR’s Pod Club & Drew Afualo’s Viral Podcast
- Mar 16, 20262 min
MrBallen’s SiriusXM Deal, Spotify’s TV Upgrade & AI Ads for Podcasters
- Jan 27, 20263 min
AI Tools, Ad Insights & History’s Greatest Stories
- Nov 24, 20253 min
Diary of a CEO in Cinemas, Golden Globes Podcast Awards & The Art Angle
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