Podcast Growth Unlocked: Industry Stats, Big Wins & What’s Next



In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It

  • Podcasting’s Growth Just Got a New Metric
    Edison Research reveals the massive scale of the US podcasting industry—and introduces a new way to track its long-term growth potential. Read more
  • Joe Budden Makes $1M+ a Month on Patreon
    With over 70,000 subscribers, The Joe Budden Network proves that creators can stay independent and still build multi-million dollar podcast businesses. Read more
  • First Keynotes Announced for Podcast Movement 2025
    UK podcast leader Goalhanger, Edison Research’s Gabriel Soto, and top growth strategists are set to headline this year’s biggest podcasting conference. Read more
  • Tom Webster Wins Big for Podcast Data Storytelling
    Sounds Profitable takes home “Best Data Storytelling” at the Content Marketing Awards—marking Tom Webster’s second major win for podcast insights and research. Read more

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