In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news

We’re talking Spotify’s massive Q1 profits and their bold moves in Mexico with the first-ever Mexico Podcast Awards. We also dive into POD Pods—yes, earbuds designed just for podcast lovers (if only they were real). Plus, we break down the launch of PodHeroes, the world’s first expert podcasting marketplace, and Descript’s very real transcription fails.

From fantasy tech to financial flexes, this one’s for the podcast power users. Let’s get into it.