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Jul 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode highlights Tom Webster’s insights on podcast newsletters as prime audience real estate and shares Ofcom data on UK speech audio habits. It covers industry updates including Blueberry’s new hosting plans, iHeart’s video podcast support, and Jem Erith’s departure from The Diary of a CEO. Additionally, it notes Orphonic’s subtitle features, recent signings for Bauer and Libsyn, and celebrates anniversaries for Mordlust and The Paranormal podcast.

Topics discussed

Podcast newsletters as valuable real estate Ofcom research on UK media and podcast habits Blueberry announces new time-based hosting plans iHeartRadio adds video podcast support Staff departures at Diary of a CEO Orphonic supports burnt-in subtitles Motherkind and Don Lemon podcast signings Mordlust live video recording anniversary The Paranormal podcast 21st anniversary Podcast Network Insights 20th episode and outro
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