Welcome to This Week in Podcasting, where we recap some of the latest updates and news from the world of podcasting – from collabs between Netflix & Spotify, to the newest award winners – let’s get into it!
1. Netflix & Spotify Partner to Bring Video Podcasts to Netflix
Netflix and Spotify have announced a new collab: a curated selection of Spotify’s top video podcasts will become available on Netflix starting in early 2026. The partnership includes shows ranging from sports and culture, to lifestyle and true crime – you can see the initial list of podcasts that will be featured here!
2. Signal Awards 2025: Celebrating Podcasting That Shapes Culture
The Signal Awards announced their 2025 winners, honoring a broad range of podcasts that are influencing culture and conversation. Standout winners included:
- The Podcast Company of the Year: iHeartPodcasts
- Best Interview or Talk Show (Listener’s Choice): Baby, This is Keke Palmer
- Best Co-Host Team (Listener’s Choice): New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce
- Best Conversation Starter (Listener’s Choice): TED Talks Daily
You can see the full list of winners here!
3. Anthem Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The 5th annual Anthem Awards, honoring mission-driven and socially impactful media, revealed their finalists this week. From over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries, finalists span nonprofits, brands, creators, and advocacy groups. Among them: Spotify, Paramount Pictures, National Geographic Society, Sesame Workshop, World Wildlife Fund, and more.
4. Spotify Reveals RADAR Creators Global Class of 2025
Spotify’s RADAR program, designed to uplift emerging creators, released its global class for 2025. This year’s cohort is even more diverse and expansive, including creators from 11 countries, operating across genres like true crime, wellness, culture, and more. You can view the full global RADAR Creators Class of 2025 here!
And that’s it for this week in podcasting! While you’re here, don’t forget to download all our past issues of The Podcast Sessions Magazine – happy reading!
