On this week’s episode of Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the chaos and charm of the podcasting world!

From pink slips at Spotify’s podcast division to podcast ads earning way more trust than social media, this episode’s got it all. We break down the latest research from Sounds Profitable that shows why your listeners actually believe what they hear (take notes, Instagram). Plus, a lawyer from Radio-Canada sends out cease-and-desist letters without fully understanding how RSS feeds work. Classic.

Also: our Podcast of the Week is The Best People with Nicolle Wallace, where high-achievers drop knowledge on how to lead with truth, decency, and that secret sauce of success.

It’s smart, it’s spicy, and it’s just the right amount of sarcastic. Let’s dive in.