Welcome to This Week in Podcasting, where we recap some of the latest updates and news from the world of podcasting. From festivals and award shows across the globe, to a new – free – streaming platform announced – let’s get into it!
- 3rd Annual Black Effect Podcast Festival Announced
The 3rd Annual Black Effect Podcast Festival is back! iHeartRadio and Charlamagne Tha God recently announced the festival’s return to Atlanta on 26 April 2025. This year’s event features a stellar lineup of live podcasts, insightful panels, the Black Effect Marketplace, food trucks, and Pitch Your Podcast presented by Nissan – you can read all about it in our recent post here!
- EvergreenNOW! Launched
Evergreen Podcasts (Evergreen) has officially launched EvergreenNOW!, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel that brings together independent films, live sports, and award-winning podcasts. EvergreenNOW!™ aims to deliver a curated, high-quality viewing experience – completely free to consumers. You can read more about this exciting new platform here.
- The Podcast Show London Announced
The Podcast Show London is back this year from 21-22 May 2025. Dubbed the biggest international celebration of the podcasting industry, The Podcast Show London will host visitors representing more than 40 countries, from the U.S.A and Australia, to Belgium and Brazil, bringing together industry professionals, creators and podcast fans into what is set to be an unforgettable two-day experience. You can read more about it in our latest post here!
- The Golden Lobes Entries closing soon
The Golden Lobes is the awards night that celebrates the funniest podcasts, people, and moments in the audio industry. Created by the team behind Cheerful Earful, the global festival of funny podcasts, The Golden Lobes shine a spotlight on the creators and shows that keep audiences laughing week after week. Entries for the awards close on 15 March 2025, with the ceremony set to take place on 07 May 2025 in London – find our more here.
Missed last week’s news recap? From the British Podcast Awards opening, to the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW 2025 announced, you can read all about last week’s news updates here.
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