Welcome to This Week in Podcasting, where we recap some of the latest updates and news from the world of podcasting. From Trevor Noah’s popular podcast moving from Spotify, to exciting awards for women in podcasting being announced – let’s get into it!
1. Trevor Noah Joins SiriusXM with What Now?
Trevor Noah is taking his podcast, What Now?, to SiriusXM, starting July 1. The exclusive deal brings his insightful and humorous conversations to a broader audience. Noah’s podcast, launched in 2023, has featured notable guests like Simon Sinek and Lupita Nyong’o. SiriusXM’s Scott Greenstein shared his excitement about adding Noah’s voice to their diverse podcast lineup, which includes popular shows like SmartLess and Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.
2. Winners of the 2025 Women Podcasters Awards Announced
The 2025 Women Podcasters Awards have recognized outstanding women-led podcasts across various genres. The awards celebrate the diverse voices and impactful storytelling of women in podcasting – some of this year’s winners included:
- Best Expert Guest Award: Melissa Deally
- Best Producer Award: Jeanette Patrick
- Best Broadcaster Award: Christine Blosdale – The Expert Authority Coach
- Best Authors & Books Podcaster Award: Totlyn Oliver – Why I WRITE
3. JAR Audio’s Emerging Women in Podcasting Winner Announced
Libby Liburd’s podcast proposal, MUVVAHOOD, has been selected as the winner of JAR Audio’s 2025 Emerging Women in Podcasting Pilot Competition. The audio documentary blends memoir, investigative journalism, and humor to challenge the stigma surrounding single mothers. Liburd will collaborate with JAR Audio to produce a full pilot and develop a marketing strategy to reach a wider audience – stay tuned!
4. Podscribe releases its June 2025 Industry Ranker
Podscribe has released its June 2025 Industry Ranker, naming Crime Junkie as the top podcast, with an impressive reach of 8.3 million listeners—while The Joe Rogan Experience comes in at number five. Spotify leads the pack among publishers, drawing nearly double the audience of iHeartMedia, while on the advertising front, BetterHelp holds the top spot as the biggest spender across podcasts.
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