How Podcast Advertising Works in 2026
Podcast advertising has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. But how do ads actually end up in your favourite shows? And why do some feel seamless while others are jarring?...
Podcast advertising has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. But how do ads actually end up in your favourite shows? And why do some feel seamless while others are jarring?...
There are dozens of podcast apps on iOS and Android, and they are not interchangeable. Some are built for discovery, some for playback control, some just ship whatever the platform owner wants you to ...
YouTube users streamed over 700 million hours of video podcasts on their TVs in a single month last year, nearly double the year before. Apple just launched video podcast support. Spotify has been pus...
You started with 3 shows. Then a friend recommended a few more. Then you discovered a great interview pod, a daily news show, and that limited series everyone was talking about. Now you have 47 subscr...
The best storytelling podcasts don't just tell you what happened. They make you feel like you're there, with sound design, pacing, and narrative structure that rival the best TV writing. These...
A great driving podcast has to do two things: hold your attention over hours and keep you alert behind the wheel. That rules out slow-burn meditations and whisper-voiced ASMR. What you want are strong...
You don't need to pay a subscription to get a great podcast app. Several of the best players on iPhone and Android are completely free, and others offer enough in their free tier that you may neve...
In early 2026, we shipped Podcast AdBlock 1.5 — the biggest update to our ad detection system since launch. Here's what changed and why it mattered....