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,

Apple has published updates for various services’ 2025 performance, and one of the most surprising details for me involved Apple Podcasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” and Chloe Zhao's Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes, where the up-for-sale Warner Bro