Hosted by Emily Soule from mowPod, this episode dives into the biggest podcasting stories of the week! We’re talking all things Spotify Wrapped, Oprah’s exciting leap into podcasting, Acast’s shiny new London studios, and the highlights from the Australian Podcast Awards. This episode is your ultimate podcasting catch-up!

Hosted by Emily Soule from mowPod, this episode dives into the biggest podcasting stories of the week! We’re talking all things Spotify Wrapped, Oprah’s exciting leap into podcasting, Acast’s shiny new London studios, and the highlights from the Australian Podcast Awards. This episode is your ultimate podcasting catch-up!

“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop! 

“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop!

The Podcast Top 5

“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop! 



Got something you want us to talk about? 

Email us at: emily@mowmedia.com

“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop! 
 
Got something you want us to talk about? 
Email us at: emily@mowmedia.com

Spotify Wrapped Recap, Oprah’s Podcast Debut, Acast’s New Studios, and Australian Podcast Awards Highlights

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we’re breaking down Canada’s growing audio habits, why podcasts still have room to grow, and the controversy surrounding a new app that removes podcast ads.

Plus, we look at how brands are adapting podcasts for Japanese audiences, YouTube’s $40 billion advertising empire, and this week’s podcast pick: The Toast, a hilarious pop culture show covering celebrity news, internet drama, and everything everyone is talking about.

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we&rsquo;re breaking down Canada&rsquo;s growing audio habits, why podcasts still have room to grow, and the controversy surrounding a new app that removes podcast ads.
Plus, we look at how brands are adapting podcasts for Japanese audiences, YouTube&rsquo;s $40 billion advertising empire, and this week&rsquo;s podcast pick: The Toast, a hilarious pop culture show covering celebrity news, internet drama, and everything everyone is talking about.

Canada’s Podcast Boom, Ad-Free Apps & YouTube’s Battle for Attention

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Netflix’s new Clips feature a vertical, TikTok-style feed designed to surface bite-sized highlights and drive viewers into full shows. YouTube is also rolling out curated “top podcast lineups” across genres like Sports, Comedy, and True Crime, aimed largely at advertisers navigating the podcast boom.

 

Meanwhile, reports suggest OpenAI has acquired the tech-focused show TBPN in a deal worth the “low hundreds of millions,” signaling just how valuable podcasting has become in the AI era. From short-form video to major acquisitions, the podcast landscape is evolving fast.

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Netflix&rsquo;s new Clips feature a vertical, TikTok-style feed designed to surface bite-sized highlights and drive viewers into full shows. YouTube is also rolling out curated &ldquo;top podcast lineups&rdquo; across genres like Sports, Comedy, and True Crime, aimed largely at advertisers navigating the podcast boom.
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Meanwhile, reports suggest OpenAI has acquired the tech-focused show TBPN in a deal worth the &ldquo;low hundreds of millions,&rdquo; signaling just how valuable podcasting has become in the AI era. From short-form video to major acquisitions, the podcast landscape is evolving fast.

Netflix’s Clips Feed, YouTube Podcast Lineups & a $100M+ AI Podcast Deal

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Spotify’s warning for podcasters using API-based video uploads, Buzzsprout adding video distribution to Apple Podcasts, and SiriusXM becoming the exclusive seller of YouTube audio ads in the U.S.

 

Plus, Instagram’s “Great Purge of 2026” wipes out millions of fake followers, impacting everyone from influencers to major celebrities.

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Spotify&rsquo;s warning for podcasters using API-based video uploads, Buzzsprout adding video distribution to Apple Podcasts, and SiriusXM becoming the exclusive seller of YouTube audio ads in the U.S.
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Plus, Instagram&rsquo;s &ldquo;Great Purge of 2026&rdquo; wipes out millions of fake followers, impacting everyone from influencers to major celebrities.

Spotify Wrapped Recap, Oprah’s Podcast Debut, Acast’s New Studios, and Australian Podcast Awards Highlights

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