After the podcast world’s year from hell, many are looking to the New Year for a fresh start. But given how the rest of the media business is barely making it out of January, such hopes feel shaky.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. According to ListenNotes, there were 198,488 new podcasts ...

This study explores U.S. adults’ views of and experiences with podcasts as a part of the news and information landscape. To examine the ways Americans get news and information in a digital age, Pew ...

Covering everything from ancient civilizations to 20th-century war craft, these shows deliver incisive and engaging history lessons. By Emma Dibdin Over the past few years, debates have been waged ...

YouTube creators are using podcasts to reinvent their images and reach new audiences. Video podcasts now resemble talk shows, and can help creators build new communities. These creators are monetizing ...

If writing isn’t your forte, good news: Content marketing isn’t limited to written formats. Any type of content that your audience can consume, learn from, and enjoy is fair game. And that includes ...

If you're already using a dedicated podcast app, you might not benefit much from switching over to Pocket Casts. But if ...

Whether you’re drawn to the thematic storytelling of “This American Life,” the true crime chemistry of “Wine & Crime,” or the educational deep-dives of “Radiolab,” a podcast’s format defines its ...

The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge for grades 4-12 is now open. Submissions will close on May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. You can submit here. Good luck! Calling all student storytellers: NPR's Student ...