Before we worry about any of that however, it’s time to look back and celebrate our favourite podcasts from 2023. As is our tradition, we ended the year with the Pod Bible Listener Polls, a month long open vote where we ask listeners to vote for their favourite podcasts of the year. All of the nominees featured in the Pod Bible Magazine, on the Pod Bible Podcast, on the website or newsletter over the last twelve months – except the final Independent Podcast category, which was open to all.

The polls were open for the whole of December and closed at midnight on the 31st of December. Thank you so much to everyone who voted, we received a record number of submissions, up 30% on our previous best which is huge! Our team have now counted and verified all submissions and we’re very happy to see a good mix of classic podcasts, indy shows and new productions as well as a bunch of brand new winners and an unprecedented tie for third place in one of the categories…

Pod disciples, we present to you your Pod Bible Listener Poll Winners for 2023!

COMEDY

WINNER: WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAKE

2nd – FRENCH AND SAUNDERS: TITTING ABOUT

3rd – OFF MENU

Congratulations to Kathy Burke and the amazing team at Sony Music and Somethin’ Else for creating a runaway hit last year. Where There’s A Will There’s A Wake has taken the most morbid of subjects and turned it into a deeply entertaining and thought provoking listen, with an incredible line up of guests. Everyone knew Kathy would make the perfect podcast host when the time was right and boy has she delivered.

Kathy’s long term British comedy peers French & Saunders come second with perennial winners Off Menu dropping down to third place in what’s been yet another huge year for the dream restaurant based show.

INTERVIEW & CONVERSATION

WINNER: THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

2nd – OFF AIR… WITH JANE & FI

3rd – CHANGES WITH ANNIE MACMANUS

What else can be said about The Adam Buxton Podcast and it’s place within the UK podcasting scene since it’s inception in 2015? The quintessential interview podcast for us and the listener votes have yet again backed us up. The fact that Adam can go on lengthy hiatus’s then reappear with no warning with another run of wonderous conversations makes it feel all the more special.

Legendary broadcasters (and fellow former Pod Bible cover stars) Jane Garvey and Fi Glover take second place with DJ Annie Macmanus making the podium in third.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

WINNER: TALK ART

2nd – CLOSET CONFESSIONS

3rd – WHERE ARE YOU GOING? / POP OFF

We’re delighted to see Talk Art take the gold in this year’s Lifestyle & Culture category! Robert and Russell have been long term supporters of Pod Bible and it’s been a joy to witness their show going from strength to strength over recent years.

Pod Bible cover stars Closet Confessions take second and for the first time ever we have a tie for third place (quite the feat considering we had thousands of votes in this category!). Where Are You Going? and Pop Off share third place, two very different shows that are equally worth your time.

FILM & TV

WINNER: SHRINK THE BOX

2nd – THE DREAM FACTORY

3rd – STICKY BUN BOYS

Three brand new entries onto the Film & TV podium this year, which is no mean feat in a category with both Kermode & Mayo and Films To Be Buried With! Congratulations to Shrink The Box, the show where Ben Baily Smith and Sasha Bates take their favourite fictional characters and analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama.

It’s wonderful to see that both second and third places are taken by two independent shows this year. User generated movie creation podcast The Dream Factory takes second with Great British Bake Off re-watch podcast Sticky Bun Boys in third.

MUSIC

WINNER: THAT’S NOT METAL

2nd – BEFORE THEY KNEW BETTER

3rd – ROCKONTEURS

Huge congratulations to That’s Not Metal, a truly independent and fan made podcast that has taken first place in this year’s music category! TNM brings you news, opinions and honest reviews from the world of Metal music every week and finished 2023 with their very own awards show.

DIY Magazine’s Before They Knew Better takes second with last year’s bronze medal winners Rockonteurs returning to third place again!

SPORT & LEISURE

WINNER: REMINDING YOU WHY YOU LOVE FOOTBALL

2nd – THE TENNIS PODCAST

3rd – FOOTBALL RAMBLE

Need a reminder as to why you love football? Look no further than this years winner in Sport & Leisure, Reminding You Why You Love Football! The perfect show for those who are not necesarily looking for up to the minute analysis on the latest round of fixtures. You can check out our chat with Seb and Owen from the show here!

The Tennis Podcast takes second place with stalwarts the Football Ramble in third.

NEWS & INVESTIGATION

WINNER: POD SAVE THE UK

2nd – THE NEWS AGENTS

3rd – A VERY BRITISH CULT

A wonderful debut year for Pod Save The UK is capped off by topping the polls for News & Investigation. Nish Kumar and Coco Khan’s weekly politics show is funny, informative and most importantly, accessible.

Similar in subject matter, The News Agents comes in at second with BBC Radio 4 investigative series A Very British Cult taking third place.

AUDIO DRAMA

WINNER: SHERLOCK & CO.

2nd – THE WITCH FARM

3rd – SPRINGLEAF

Sherlock & Co flew onto the scene in October last year and immediately topped the Audio Fiction charts with it’s superbly written scripts and hilarious performances. Our chat with Sherlock & Watson resulted in one of our favourite interviews of the year so we are delighted to see them pick up first place.

Second place goes to the BBC’s The Witch Farm with James Acaster’s Springleaf, only released in November, taking third.

OH. MY. POD.

INDEPENDENT PODCAST

WINNER: PICTURE THE SCENE

2nd – ECONOMICS IN TEN

3rd – 101 PART TIME JOBS

After finishing second last year, true crime podcast Picture The Scene have come back strong to take first place and let us tell you, they got a LOT of votes.

Ever present Economics in Ten take second place with new entrant 101 Part Time Jobs taking the bronze!

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Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourite shows. We’re sure 2024 will be another incredible year for podcasting and look forward to celebrating it with another set of Pod Bible Listener Polls at the end of the year!

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Lou Sanders is a recognisable face on our TVs, often stealing the show. Seemingly out of nowhere she put in side splitting appearances on Hypothetical, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and, of course, Taskmaster. But to those in the podcast world it wasn’t out of nowhere, because she has been tearing it up as a guest on a wide range of podcasts for years now!

Lou’s unique takes on subjects have been what made her stand out on TV and they’re exactly what makes her a consistently hilarious and rarely repetitive podcast guest. Here’s some of our favourite episodes…

DRUNK WOMEN SOLVING CRIME
15: The Mother of All Criminals and Stolen Bermuda Shorts // Nov 2018

DWSC has been one of the blow up successes of podcasting, and, as luck would have it, two of Lou’s favourite things are drunk women and solving crime! The perfect guest, right? Not quite. She’s now sober. But fear not, as that doesn’t hinder her ability to approach the crimes in question from the strangest of angles. It makes no sense that she’s the only sober person. Listen now >>

UNEXPECTED FLUIDS
E4 S2: Sex tech Fails //Sep 2019

Taking your podcast live can throw up all sorts of issues but going live with a podcast about sexual mishaps and mistakes presents its own set of… unique hurdles. So who better for the London Podcast Festival appearance of Unexpected Fluids than the often uncomfortably comfortable Sanders! Lou gleefully shares tales of Tinder  terrors, fiancé foibles and so much more… Listen now >>

BIRTHDAY GIRLS’ HOUSE PARTY
New Year’s Eve // Dec 2018

The birthday girls bring party after party to the podcast world… but you don’t bring out a party pro like Lou Sanders for just any do. No, no no. You save Lou for THE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! Resolutions, choosing who to kiss at midnight and international New Year’s traditions all combine to make it a Birthday Girls’ House Party you really don’t want to miss. Listen now >>

FLIMS TO BE BURIED WITH
Christmas Special // 2018

After interrupting many episodes while living with host Brett at the Edinburgh Fringe, listeners were eagerly awaiting Lou’s full appearance on Films To Be Buried With. Sadly, things didn’t go quite to plan. As something of a precursor to her own podcast, instead of “first film you saw?” or “scariest/funniest film”, Lou proceeded to change the questions to “first cuddle you saw?” and so on. Ridiculous, but an unexpectedly tender and bloody lovely. Listen now >>

THE COMEDIAN’S COMEDIAN
110 // Feb 2015

Recorded three years before the episodes above, Lou’s chat with Stuart Goldsmith on The Comedian’s Comedian finds her in a much more calm and reflective mood as she discusses her career to date. Although there are sneak peaks of Lou’s performing persona, the majority of the podcast shows a side that we perhaps hadn’t heard before and allows us to learn about her journey as a comedian. Listen now >>

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This was the fourth annual Pod Bible Polls, where we ask listeners to vote for their favourite podcasts of the year. All of the nominees featured in the Pod Bible Magazine, on the Pod Bible Podcast, on the website or newsletter over the last twelve months – except the final Independent Podcast category, which was open to all.

2022 also saw a slight change in the categories – we’re celebrating fiction podcasts for the first time in the ‘Audio Drama’ category, and a ‘News & Investigation’ poll highlights some of the big productions that came out of the UK last year.

The polls were open for the whole of December and closed at midnight on the 31st of December. Once again we received a record number of votes, but our team have now counted and verified them. We’re happy to see there’s a good mix of classic podcasts, indy shows and new productions amongst the winners and runners-up.

Pod disciples, these are your Pod Bible Poll Winners for 2022!

COMEDY

WINNER: OFF MENU

2nd – MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME

3rd – HELP I SEXTED MY BOSS

After being pipped to the post last year, the Off Menu lads are back to prove they are the kings of the comedy podcast genre! Ed Gamble and James Acaster’s chats with celebrities about their dream menus continues to make us laugh and salivate in equal measure. It has been a massive year for Off Menu, with more merch and live shows – including their first trip over the Atlantic. So it’s no surprise their fanbase has grown and once again rallied behind them to make it to the number one spot.

My Therapist Ghosted Me and Help I Sexted My Boss have come in the second and third slots. Clearly listeners are still craving good chat between good friends!

INTERVIEW & CONVERSATION

WINNER: THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

2nd – THE DIARY OF A CEO

3rd – HAPPY PLACE WITH FEARNE COTTON

Another return for a previous Pod Bible Polls winner, this marks the third win for The Adam Buxton Podcast. The podcast recently celebrated it’s 200th episode with old friend and regular podcast guest, film director Joe Cornish. It’s that familiarity that’s a part of keeping fans returning to Adam’s show. It’s no secret that we are fans of Adam’s and have enjoyed our own conversations with him over the years, and this poll position goes to show that he’s lost none of his flare after all these years.

Given how high it often sits in the charts, we’re not surprised to see The Diary of a CEO has polled for the first time, and previous magazine cover star Fearne Cotton has placed 3rd for the second time, having done the same in our 2020 poll.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

WINNER: BROWN GIRLS DO IT TOO

2nd – THE GUILTY FEMINIST

3rd – EFFIN HORMONES

Brown Girls Do It Too have done it! They’ve toppled Deborah Frances-White and The Guilty Feminist off the top of the best Lifestyle & Culture category for the first time since our polls began. Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani’s show explores the messy realities, fantasies, sexpectations and navigating life and relationships as British Asian women. It’s another show that has had an astronomical year, including a tour of their live show. They also appeared at the London Podcast Festival in September and hosted the Audio Production Awards in November.

The Guilty Feminist drops to 2nd place, but the Indy podcast Effin’ Hormones builds on its success at the British Podcast Awards this year – and with fans such as Idris Elba cheering them it’s no wonder.

FILM & TV

WINNER: KERMODE & MAYO’S TAKE

2nd – FILMS TO BE BURIED WITH

3rd – CLASH OF THE TITLES

It’s a new WINNER, and a new show, but an old pairing that have been reliably among the most-downloaded podcast hosts of them all in the UK. When Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo left the BBC earlier this year, we didn’t have to wait long for Kermode & Mayo’s Take to fill the gap. The show is reassuringly familiar but the fresh format brought their takes on film and television to new listeners. Those listeners certainly voted in their masses this year! Read more about Kermode and Mayo’s move from radio to podcasting here >>

Brett Goldstein’s Film’s to be Buried With drops to second place, but considering how busy he’s been (staring in Marvel films, gracing the cover of our magazine) it’s understandable. Clash Of The Titles holds steady in third place for the second year in a row, proving there’s still plenty of films ready to do combat.

MUSIC

WINNER: NOTHING IS REAL

2nd – FOLK ON FOOT

3rd – ROCKONTEURS

Our list of the best Beatles Podcasts has been one of our most popular articles on the website this year, so it’s not that surprising to see the Beatles showing up on top here. But Nothing Is Real is a popular podcast on its own merit, even outside of the Beatles fame. Jason Carty and Steven Cockroft have enough Beatles knowledge to win the Beatles Brains of Ireland quiz, but they share stories in an accessible way for listeners.

Folk On Foot comes in second, a show that serves the folk community music with conversations and sounds of nature through plein air interviews. In a year of celebrity podcasts, we have Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp coming in to third place with Rockonteurs, the show he hosts with bass player to the stars Guy Pratt. And after several years of a BBC Sounds show topping this category, it’s somewhat nice to see the independent shows dominate this year.

SPORT & LEISURE

WINNER: BEEF’S GOLF CLUB

2nd – THAT PETER CROUCH PODCAST

3rd – FOOTBALL RAMBLE

Even though it’s new, Beef’s Golf Club has already grown a big community who have helped it top this year’s polls. One of the things that may have led to its success is that this show so universal in who can listen. It is very welcoming to beginners and teaches the basics, rather than serving commentary to people who are already golf fans.

Despite the epic summer of football, football podcasts didn’t quite hit the target this year despite their ongoing popularity. That Peter Crouch Podcast drops to 2nd place after winning last year, and Football Ramble drops to third after its 2021 runner-up position.

NEWS & INVESTIGATION

WINNER: CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET?

2nd – THE REST IS POLITICS

3rd – THINGS FELL APART

In the first new category, the big publishers are using their platform to bring cutting-edge journalism to UK podcasts. The Guardian’s Can I Tell You A Secret? takes a sensitive look at the subject of stalking. Produced by an award-winning team, it features moving sound design from the fantastic Axel Kacoutie (a contender for the hardest-working-person-in-podcasting at the moment). We named this as a possible Podcast of the Year in our last magazine, and the voters seem to agree.

The Rest Is Politics comes in second with its unlikely double act of Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, and Things Fell Apart was a short series from BBC Sounds, hosted by Jon Ronson, that helped us make sense of the culture wars.

AUDIO DRAMA

WINNER: THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES

2nd – ELIZA: A ROBOT STORY

3rd – JACKIE THE RIPPER

This is our first year for highlighting fiction podcasts in their own category, and The Magnus Archives has proved it’s still a classic of the genre. A horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, the show ran for nearly 6 years before coming to end this year. If you’re new to fiction podcasts, this is a great place to start.

Crowd Network’s Eliza: A Robot Story proves popular even though it came out later in the year, and shows that a sci-fi audio drama can reach a wide audience. And the gory story of Jackie The Ripper from Stak made its way to third place.

OH. MY. POD.

INDEPENDENT PODCAST

WINNER: PROPER MENTAL PODCAST

2nd – PICTURE THE SCENE

3rd – ECONOMICS IN TEN

The ‘Oh My Pod’ Independent Podcast poll is open to literally every independent podcast. Shows that win this category are hitting the all the right marks with their listeners and creating communities that can’t stop talking about their show. It is fiercely contested each year and seeing a podcast that focuses on mental health get to top of this list is testament to the way it resonates with listeners. We featured Tom’s show way back in June last year, and would like to think that helped its growth!

Once again, HUNDREDS of podcasts were put forward for this category to a massive thank you and congratulations to every podcast mentioned!

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Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourite shows. We’re sure 2023 will be another incredible year for podcasting and look forward to celebrating it with another set of Pod Bible Poll’s at the end of the year!

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At the start of December we asked listeners to vote for their favourite podcasts of the year within a number of categories. All nominees had featured in Pod Bible Magazine, on the Pod Bible Podcast or on this very website in 2021, but the final Independent Podcast category was open to all. 2021 also saw the introduction of the ‘Informative’ category, which allowed us to celebrate the podcasts that have educated us the most over the past year.

The polls were open for the whole of December and we received a record number of votes. The independent podcast category received the widest range of suggestions yet and we’re excited to check out a number of shows we hadn’t been aware of!

Voting in the polls closed at midnight on the 31st of December and all votes have now been counted and verified.

Pod disciples, we present to you, your Pod Bible Poll Winners for 2021!

COMEDY

WINNER: HAVE A WORD

2nd – OFF MENU

3rd – ROB BECKETT AND JOSH WIDDICOMBE’S PARENTING HELL

After back to back wins in 2019 and 2020,  Off Menu have been knocked off the top spot and there’s a new Comedy Poll Winner in town! Congratulations to Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale, the two men behind the wildly popular Have A Word.

Each week Adam and Dan, alongside a plethora of special guests, chat about anything and everything, and they have a bloody good laugh while doing it. Check out their YouTube channel for full episodes and highlight clips (and to instantly become jealous of their lovely studio set up).

Visit the Have A Word website for the best ways to listen.

INTERVIEW & CONVERSATION

WINNER: JAACKMAATES HAPPY HOUR

2nd – THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

3rd – RICHARD HERRING’S LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE PODCAST

Like Have A Word, JaackMaate’s Happy Hour is the second podcast to win their category after their first nomination and let us tell you, they received A LOT of votes. On each episode Jaack and co-ost Stevie are joined by an array of the internet’s best celebrities for full and frank conversations about the lives they lead and how they found themselves where they are today.

Listen to JaackMaates Happy Hour exclusively on Spotify.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

WINNER: THE GUILTY FEMINIST

2nd – TAN FRANCE’S QUEER ICONS

3rd – TALK ART

The first podcast to bag a hat trick of wins in the Pod Bible Poll Winners, Deborah Frances-White and The Guilty Feminist have won best Lifestyle & Culture podcast in 2019, 2020 and now 2021! In each episode Deborah and her guests discuss topics ‘all 21st century feminists agree on’ whilst confessing the insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their principles. Can they make it four in a row next year….?

Deborah was our cover star for Issue #013 of Pod Bible Magazine which you can read here.

Listen to The Guilty Feminist on Acast or visit the show’s website.

FILM & TV

WINNER: FILMS TO BE BURIED WITH

2nd – OBSESSED WITH…

3rd – CLASH OF THE TITLES

What’s better, winning an Emmy or securing top spot in the Film & TV Category of the Pod Bible Polls for the second year in a row? We’ll let Brett Goldstein be the judge of that, but what a year he’s had! With award winning TV shows, guest appearances on American chat shows and a return to live stand up, Brett has been a busy man over the past 12 months, so keeping up a consistent release schedule on Films To Be Buried With has been a real achievement. On each episode Brett asks his guests to discuss their lives via the films that mean most to them with his 2021 lineup including an amazing variety of film fanatics including Jimmy Carr, Teri Hatcher, Barry Jenkins and Brene Brown.

You can listen to Brett discuss the show on episode #033 of Pod Bible Podcast before checking out his extensive back catalogue on Acast. 

MUSIC

WINNER: JAMES ACASTER’S PERFECT SOUNDS

2nd – YOUR OWN PERSONAL BEATLES

3rd – THE LINE-UP WITH SHAUN KEAVENY

Is it time we all agreed that 2016 is the greatest year for music, ever? James Acaster certainly thinks so and given the popularity of his BBC Sounds show it may just be time to join him. Perfect Sounds launched last year and features James trying to convince comedians that 2016 is the greatest year is musical history. Each episode gives the opportunity to discover a new artist to add to your playlist and James does a fantastic job of getting across why he loves each one.

Listen to James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.

SOCIAL CONSCIENCE

WINNER: RUSSELL KANE’S MAN BAGGAGE

2nd – GRIEFCAST

3rd – THE F WORD

On Man Baggage, Russell Kane and his celebrity panel unpack the emotional baggage that men spend their lives avoiding. With no topic off the table, Russell and his guests explore all the uncomfortable and anxiety inducing conversations that usually make men run for the door by doing what blokes do best – make daft jokes about them. You can read our chat with Russell in Issue #016 of Pod Bible magazine.

Congratulations also to Cariad Lloyd’s Griefcast on finishing in the top 3 for the third year running and continuing to make such an important and sensitively produced show!

Listen to Russell Kane’s Man Baggage on Acast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

SPORT & LEISURE

WINNER: WRIGHTY’S HOUSE

2nd – FOOTBALL RAMBLE

3rd – TAILENDERS

A trophy in your debut season isn’t a bad way to start is it? But what else would you expect from Ian Wright, ex footballer and one of the nations favourite pundits who’s enthusiasm and passion for the game shines in every episode. Each week on Wrighty’s House, Ian is joined by a rotating cast to dissect the latest results and news stories from both the men’s and women’s game. Already a fan? Keep a close eye on Pod Bible this year…

Listen to Wrighty’s House on Spotify.

INFORMATIVE

WINNER: NO SUCH THING AS A FISH

2nd – DAN SNOW’S HISTORY HIT

3rd – DERREN BROWN’S BOOT CAMP FOR THE BRAIN

As recent Pod Bible cover stars it feels fitting that No Such Thing As A Fish have topped the first ever Informative poll, a new category created to celebrate the many podcasts that educated us throughout 2021. Each week the gang discuss a new set of facts and although largely comedy based, you never finish an episode without learning something new to keep in your back pocket for the next family meal / trip to the pub / zoom catchup.

You can watch a conversation with Dan, James, Andrew and Anna here or listen to the podcast now on Acast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

OH. MY. POD.

INDEPENDENT PODCAST

WINNER: THE CINEMILE

2nd – ECONOMICS IN 10

3rd – PICTURE THE SCENE: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST

The ‘Oh My Pod’ Independent Podcast poll is fiercely contested each year and is arguably the hardest to win. It’s open to literally every independent podcast out there so to top the charts you not only need to be a good show, you also need your listeners to mobilise and get their votes in! This years winner is The Cinemile, a podcast married couple Dave and Cathy podcast their walk home from the movies. Simple huh? Over the years the show has built a loyal following and their back catalogue is ready and waiting for you to get stuck in. So go listen to The Cinemile on Acast, or listen to their appearance on the Pod Bible Podcast back in March 2020.

You voted for over 500 different podcasts in this category so a massive thank you and congratulations to every podcast mentioned! 

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Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourite shows. We’re sure 2022 will be another incredible year for podcasting and look forward to celebrating it with another set of Pod Bible Poll’s at the end of the year!

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Celebrating podcasters is a common occurrence, but in this modern world being a solid, grade-A guest is something that needs celebrating. Our Podcast Prophet for issue #007 of the magazine was Kathy Burke.

Let’s not beat around the bush… Kathy Burke is a national treasure. After a long time away from the public gaze, her introduction to social media and resulting leap into the world of podcast guesting has been a joy to behold. With Kathy as a guest you are guaranteed honesty, frankness and either a lot of swearing or one hell of an editing job. The following episodes offer a wide variety of conversations, but be sure to search Kathy’s name in your podcast app to discover even more brilliant guest appearances.

OUT TO LUNCH w/ JAY RAYNER
Kathy Burke // Dec 2019

In the recent surge of food podcasts, Jay Rayner has stood out with his ability to get so much from this guests. In this episode he takes Kathy to Scott’s (the most expensive private dining room in London) and she isn’t in the slightest bit intimidated. Tales of sugar sandwiches and rationed oxo cubes as a child juxtapose beautifully with her comfort in very different surroundings. Listen now on Acast >>

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
Ep.15 & Ep.56 // Kathy Burke // Apr 2016 & Nov 2017

A double dose of Buxton & Burke for your ears? Yes please! After an extensive career overview on Ep.15 Kathy returned for another ramble-chat on Ep.56 where she and Adam discussed the theatre, cringy memories, illness, movies and so much more. As down to Earth and unaffected as ever, both episodes remind us of what a treasure Kathy is.  Listen now on Acast >>

DESERT ISLAND DISCS: 2005-2010
Kathy Burke // Aug 2010

Desert Island Discs is the ultimate music show that isn’t really about the music, and that rings all the truer in podcast form. Kathy’s appearance brings insight into her somewhat troubled upbringing, how punk and an English teacher saved her in different ways and the roles she’s most related to. Oh and arguably the greatest luxury item selection of all time…  Listen now on Acast >>

ALAN DAVIES: AS YET UNTITLED
#CreamCakesAndPernod // Aug 2016

Essentially an audio recording of a TV show, As Yet Untitled brings together four celebrities to discuss anything they like with no plan or agenda. Joining Kathy in this 20 minute episode are Omid Djalili, Alex Horne and Shaun Ryder as well as host Alan Davies. Some may cower when confronted by four big male characters at one table. Not Kathy Burke. Listen now Acast>>

STEP BACK IN TIME w/ RYLAN CLARKE-NEAL
1997 – Kathy Burke // Dec 2018

In Step Back in Time, Rylan Clarke-Neal invites a showbiz pal to go back to a momentous year from the 80s, 90s, or 00s for a celebration of its pop culture highlights. 1997 was the year of choice for Kathy meaning she was able to dicuss her early career (including the origins of Kevin & Perry) before moving on to the Teletubbies, Brit-pop, and the death of Princess Diana. Listen now on Acast>>

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We hope you enjoy these Kathy Burke podcasts. Read more Podcast Prophet articles in the Pod Bible magazine, which you can read online or buy in our shop.

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Celebrating podcasters is a common occurrence, but in this modern world being a solid, grade-A guest is something that needs celebrating. Our Podcast Prophet for issue #011 of the magazine was creator of I Will Destroy You, Michaela Coel.

WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Falling out of love with Christianity, Chewing Gum and avoiding Stardom // Jan 2019

So much is covered in this chat with Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murphy that no write-up can truly do it justice. From Michaela’s fascinating relationship with faith, to reflections on the assault that led to her recent smash hit I May Destroy You, Krishnan’s robust questioning brings out the best in Michaela and reveals yet again what an inspiration she is. Listen now on Acast >>

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
Ep.30 // Michaela Coel // Sep 2016

We’re delving deep into the Adam Archive for this one, but as always with Dr Buckles we are rewarded with a nuanced and compelling conversation with a healthy does of silliness and irreverence. Whilst there’s a lot of focus on the BAFTA winning Chewing Gum, there’s also time for discussions on bodily functions and sex clubs. Pod perfection. Listen now on Acast >>

GROWING UP WITH GAL-DEM
Michaela Coel on feedback and ‘taking the note’ // Jun 2020

Gal Dem are focused on platforming the voices of women and non-binary people of colour. In their podcast they ask guests to revisit old diary entries/letters/etc. The extraction Michaela chooses (from a period 10 years ago when she was unsure about acting) uncovers a profound bit of advice applicable both within and outside her chosen field. Listen now on Acast >>

BLOOD ON THE TRACKS
Michaela Coel, Benjamin Zephaniah, Bez, Mike Bubbins // Jan 2019

On Blood on the Tracks, Colin Murray gathers together four music obsessives to debate their favourite tracks – a format that allows Michaela to show her side of her personality not seen in some of our other recommended episodes. Tune in for studio singalongs, tales of dancing with Janelle Monae and a surprising love for Spandau Ballet. Listen now Acast>>

SMALL DOSES
Side Effects of Pan Africanism // Jan 2019

A three-way, two-part whirlwind of a conversation that leaves you energised and educated. Amanda Seales is joined by Michaela and Noma Dumezweni to discuss pan Africanism and the Black diaspora. The section highlighting the difference acknowledging history and accepting it is one of many eureka moments to be had by us, the listener. Listen now on Acast>>

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We hope you enjoy these Michaela Coel podcasts. Read more Podcast Prophet articles in the Pod Bible magazine, which you can read online or buy in our shop.

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TOP FLIGHT TIME MACHINE
Sam Delaney and Athletico Mince’s Andy Dawson are a fabulous partnership. What started as a funny football chat has morphed into the brilliant existential musings of two middle aged blokes who still have something insightful and hilarious about them. And trust me, as a 50 something man myself, that’s refreshing.

Listen now on Acast >>

THE ALL NEW ANGELOS AND BARRY PODCAST
Please forgive me for listing a show that I’m 50% responsible for, but I know it would make me laugh if I wasn’t doing it. Angelos Epithemiou from Shooting Stars and Barry from Watford from Radio 2 improvise for ages. A bit like Derek and Clive without the poison.

Listen now on Acast >>

WTF with MARC MARON
I am sure everyone has stuck this down before but I don’t care. He is so stingfully engaging. His opening monologue has been pretty painful to listen to for a while since the death of his partner, but god it’s honest. That sense of genuine honesty with his audience is carried throughout. He also interviews performers which is fascinating without it being the usual LA pretension.

Listen now on Acast >>

LIFE GOALS WITH THEO DELANEY
A brilliant idea where celebs and media types who can talk list the football goals that changed their life or in some way reflected a poignant time in their life. Desert Island Discs but with goals. Superb.

Listen now Acast>>

BRIAN AND ROGER
Dan Skinner and Harry Peacock in a beautifully crafted sitcom/soap where the format is two blokes leaving messages on each other’s phones. Such a simple format, which leaves a lot to the audience’s imagination as all the best writing does.

Listen now on Acast>>

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Listen to Alex Lowe’s own podcasts, Clinton Baptiste’s Paranormal Podcast and Barry from Watford. Read more FOR THE LOVE OF POD articles in the Pod Bible magazine, which you can read online or buy in our shop.

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Celebrating podcasters is a common occurrence, but in this modern world, being a solid, grade-A guest is something that needs celebrating. Our Podcast Prophet for issue #010 of the magazine was film fiend and creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker.

Sardonic, cynical, and world-weary. Not our words but those used by Desert Island Discs in the blurb for their episode with our latest Podcast Prophet Charlie Brooker. Sounds like a great guest right? Well while that description of his on-screen persona may be accurate, there’s a whole lot more to Charlie. “I think when people meet me in the flesh, often they’re surprised that I’m not like this deadpan, horrible, sarcastic monster that I play on television…”. But what about on podcasts? You’ll have to listen to the following episodes to find out…

THIS GAME CHANGED MY LIFE
Charlie Brooker: My Life in Video Games // Apr 2020
On This Game Changed My Life, Aoife Wilson and Julia Hardy discuss how gaming has changed their guest’s lives forever. After a brief disagreement about pinball machines they get into Charlie’s history with gaming, from Space Invaders and Asteroids all the way through to his work on the interactive Black Mirror episode ‘Bandersnatch’. Listen now on Acast >>

SWITCH OFF
Charlie Brooker // August 2019
Konnie Huq’s podcast tasks her guests with spending a week off social media. Whilst usually a trust governed exercise, this episode provided the opportunity for unique in-person policing due to Konnie & Charlie’s relationship as husband and wife! What followed was a fascinating conversation about Charlie’s love/hate relationship with social media. Listen now on Acast >>

DISTRACTION PIECES
#275// Charlie Brooker // Jun 2019
In recent years, Charlie has become best known for his work on dystopian sci-fi TV series Black Mirror. On this episode of Distraction Pieces he and Scroobius Pip go deep into the history of the show, its move to Netflix and its increasing popularity in the US. A great conversation that also includes plenty of chat about other career highlights. Listen now on Acast >>

IN WRITING
Episode 9 // Charlie Brooker // Jan 2020
Hattie Crisell’s In Writing provides a fascinating insight into the careers and processes of some of the best writers in the game. From drawing cartoons and reviewing video games to creating cult favourites NAthan Barley and Black Mirror, Charlie discusses the approach he takes to his work and the pain involved in sharing it. Listen now Acast>>

RULE OF THREE
Charlie Brooker on Airplane! // Apr 2019
On the award winning Rule of Three, comedy writer hosts Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris sit down with someone who makes comedy forensically discuss something funny they love. Charlie’s choice is the all time classic, Airplane! And it’s discussed with the kind of passion and nerdy background information you’d expect from these three super fans. Listen now on Acast>>

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We hope you enjoy these Charlie Brooker podcasts. Read more Podcast Prophet articles in the Pod Bible magazine, which you can read online or buy in our shop.

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I was watching Top of the Pops 1989 in the small hours of the morning one weekend last May. Martika was singing her classic song Toy Soldiers and I wondered: “What happened to her?” And that was the idea that kicked off my podcast, Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did.

It’s an unashamedly nostalgic interview show that catches up with stars who were involved with much-loved TV, film and music in the 1980s-early 2000s, where we reminisce and talk about how their lives unfolded after. 

I’ve had some amazingly lovely guests on my first series, including Sir Tony Robinson, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star Alan Ruck, director Dexter Fletcher, Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Karyn Parsons and Zammo from Grange Hill.

In November I found myself at #2 in the Apple Podcast TV/Film chart – a surprising feat considering it’s literally just me making my podcast. No producers or researchers, no editors and no money to spend on marketing and promotion – let alone make the thing. Just me. In my spare room. With a microphone and Zoom.

If you rewind back to June, I didn’t even think I’d get the podcast off the ground. I booked my first two guests within a couple of days, but then hit a wall of “no” for four weeks. I bit the bullet and started releasing fortnightly episodes in July, thinking it would buy me time to secure more guests and I’d have an actual podcast to point people to. But I still hit a wall of rejection – this time for two months – and it hit me pretty hard.

Professional pride took over and after a few tears I was ready to throw in the towel. It was so frustrating, discouraging and disheartening. 

But then why would a celebrity give up their time to be on a podcast made by a ‘nobody’? Especially when they have nothing to promote. What was I thinking?! I should just accept that while it was a nice idea, in practice it was just too difficult for the Average Joe to pull off.

A mixture of hope and stubbornness made me persevere. One of my eventual guests followed me on Twitter and I asked him if he could spare the time to talk to me. He was my fairy godfather – he instantly legitimised the podcast and paved the way for others to say yes. (I’m sparing his name so he doesn’t get bombarded with lots of podcast requests!) Although it’s a testament to every guest I’ve had that they were so generous with their time in my early stages.

And then it happened. I was mentioned on Great British Podcasts’ weekly newsletter… two weeks later I was a pick in The Guardian and I slowly started gaining traction. My first series ended mid-November and I made it onto Apple Podcasts’ New & Noteworthy section. 

Despite being in the competitive – and arguably oversaturated – TV and Film category, I slowly climbed Apple’s chart. I watched in amazement as I overtook celebrity-fronted and “officially produced” podcasts – and then one day, I overtook Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast, and found myself at #2 behind The Crown. I couldn’t believe it – I had achieved what I thought was unachievable.

It’s pretty unheard of these days for a podcast made by just one person to almost top the Apple chart in that category. The thoughts from my wobble a couple of months before disappeared and I was so chuffed. I’ve since gone on to hit the top spot in a number of countries around the world and I couldn’t be prouder. The pressure’s now on to replicate the success for series two though – and I’m not going to lie, booking guests hasn’t got any easier!

So if you’ve been thinking about launching a podcast, or if you’ve been at it for a while and feeling a bit despondent and wondering if you should continue, I hope my story will inspire you. Take the plunge. Persevere.

My podcast has obviously tapped into something people like, but it’s taken a huge amount of work (and some tears…) in the face of a lot of rejection to get there.

But I’m proof that one person with an idea – competing in a space full of celebrity-fronted pods and ones made by established media companies with big budgets for production and marketing – can cut through and take on the big boys.

If you make great content, people will listen.

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Listen to Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and all major platforms. 

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At the start of December we asked listeners to vote for their favourite podcasts of the year within a number of categories. All nominees had featured in Pod Bible Magazine or on the Pod Bible Podcast in 2020 but the final Independent Podcast category was open to all.

The polls were open for the whole of December and we were once again blown away by the number of votes received. Podcasts have been an integral part of people’s 2020, with the format making it easy to adapt to the various restrictions we’ve all endured. Not only were people finding more time to listen to podcasts, many were purchasing microphones and starting their own shows too.

Voting in the polls closed at midnight on the 31st of December and all votes have now been counted and verified.

Pod disciples, we present to you, your Pod Bible Poll Winners for 2020!

INTERVIEW & CONVERSATION

WINNER: THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

2nd – DISTRACTION PIECES PODCAST WITH SCROOBIUS PIP

3rd – HAPPY PLACE WITH FEARNE COTTON

The Adam Buxton Podcast is our Best Interview podcast for the second year running! A fan favourite, and a staff favourite, from the cheery singing in the intro to his insightful and considered opinions in his conversations with his guests. Dr. Buckles popped up throughout the year, providing a comforting distraction when we needed it most and with guests from Zadie Smith to Paul McCartney, Adam’s back catalogue continues to go from strength to strength. Congratulations to Adam and here’s to many more ramble chats in 2021!

Listen to The Adam Buxton Podcast on Acast, or via Adam-buxton.co.uk.

COMEDY

WINNER: OFF MENU

2nd – SH**GED MARRIED ANNOYED

3rd – FRENCH & SAUNDERS: TITTING ABOUT

As one of our Editor’s go-to podcasts, and a leader in the world of podcasts featuring a genie and a magic restaurant, Ed Gamble and James Acaster’s Off Menu has been crowned Best Comedy podcast for the second year running!

Each week guests are invited to the dream restaurant where they are asked to describe their ideal meal. Choices can come from any place and any time, from Michelin starred restaurants to Nan’s Sunday lunch and everything in between. As they approach 100 episodes the show continues to provide regular belly laughs, particularly when guests order something contrary to James or Ed’s philosophy of good food. Another well deserved win for a podcast that kept many of us smiling during such a difficult year.

Listen to James & Ed discuss the show on episode #012 of the Pod Bible podcast. Visit the Off Menu website or listen via Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

WINNER: THE GUILTY FEMINIST

2nd – HOMO SAPIENS

3rd – TALK ART

It’s back to back wins for Deborah Frances-White and her team as The Guilty Feminist wins best Lifestyle & Culture podcast for 2020! In each episode Deborah and her guests discuss topics ‘all 21st century feminists agree on’ whilst confessing the insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their principles. This time last year, The Guilty Feminist was formatted as a live show, often recording in front of a live audience. Whilst 2020 saw a lot of Deborah’s live shows cancelled, it has not been a washout – as well our becoming a Pod Bible Poll Winner, The Guilty Feminist also won Gold at the British Podcasting Spotlight Award and continues to adapt with ease to these strange times we’re experiencing.

Listen to The Guilty Feminist on Acast or visit the show’s website.

FILM & TV

WINNER: FILMS TO BE BURIED WITH

2nd – KERMODE & MAYO’S FILM REVIEW

3rd – HOW DID THIS GET MADE

After coming in second place in 2019, Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein has switched places with national treasures Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo to become this year’s Best Film & TV Podcast. Based on the fact that we are born and we die, and in between we watch a lot of films, Films To Be Buried With is funny, interesting and surprisingly philosophical. Host Brett Goldstein asks his guests to discuss their lives via the films that mean most to them with his 2020 lineup including an amazing variety of film fanatics including Edgar Wright, Sharon Stone and Romesh Ranganathan.

You can listen to Brett discuss the show on episode #033 of Pod Bible Podcast before checking out his extensive back catalogueon Acast. 

MUSIC

WINNER: JAMES ACASTER’S PERFECT SOUNDS

2nd – HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE

3rd – LIFERS WITH ED GAMBLE

It’s time to crack open the Cawston Press as James Acaster has made his way to the top spot in another category! Perfect Sounds launched in April this year and has a simple premise: James tries to convince comedians that 2016 is the greatest year for music, ever. Although 2016 may seem like a random year initially, it is meaningful – at the start of 2017 James had a mental crisis, and listening to music from the year prior went a long way in helping him get through it. After listening to so much from that year, he became convinced it was the best year for music of all time. We’re still not entirely sure, but the fact that David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ album and Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ both came out that year is a solid argument.

Listen to James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.

SOCIAL CONSCIENCE

WINNER: SEX POWER MONEY

2nd – GRIEFCAST

3rd – OUT WITH SUZI RUFFELL

Sex Power Money is this year’s Best Social Conscience Podcast! In it, comedian Sara Pascoe turns her attention to things that really matter to humans – sex, power and money. The series is an accompaniment to Sara’s book of the same name, and includes interviews people who have experience around sex work, stripping and pornography. The great thing about this series is how it allows people who are so often talked about to speak for themselves, while exploring the history of subjects like ‘whore stigma’ and the ramifications of our current laws around selling sex.

The Griefcast topped this category last year, but whilst votes were extremely close, it just lost out to Sara’s brilliant podcast in the final days of voting.

Listen to Sex Power Money on Acast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

SPORT & LEISURE

WINNER: SOCIALLY DISTANCED SPORTS BAR

2nd – TAILENDERS

3rd – FOOTBALL RAMBLE

We couldn’t get to the end of this list without a podcast produced in response to the pandemic. With so many events cancelled this year, and regular pub chats about sports impossible, it is no surprise that the Best Sport & Leisure Podcast is The Social Distant Sports Bar. And it’s also no surprise that a sports podcast in a year with so much sport cancelled offers listeners much more than sport commentary. Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero get together remotely and try to talk about sports clips from the past over some drinks, which mostly leads to them getting distracted by most things and talking about everything else.

You can read more about The Socially Distant Sports Bar inour Have You Heard? article then listen on Acast or their website.

OH. MY. POD. INDEPENDENT PODCAST

WINNER: MONKEY TENNIS – THE ALAN PARTRIDGE FAN PODCAST

2nd – SCRIPT SIRENS PRESENTS: SIREN SCREAMS

3rd – THE BRUISED BANANA – AN ARSENAL PODCAST

By popular vote, the Oh. My. Pod. Best Independent Podcast 2020 is Monkey Tennis – The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast. The definitive Partridge fan podcast has been running for four years now, and in that time has received acclaim from places such as The Daily Telegraph. Hosts and guests analyse the entire Alan Partridge universe – including (in quite a meta way) the new Alan Partridge – From The Oasthouse Podcast.

In this category we opened up the polls for listeners to submit any independent or amateur podcast they felt deserved recognition. It’s a real testament to the love for this fan podcast that having an official Alan Partridge podcast has not made this one less popular. Listen to Monkey Tennis on Acast.

You voted for over 400 different podcasts in this category so a massive thank you and congratulations to every podcast mentioned! 

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Congratulations to all our winners, runners up and nominees and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourite shows. We have no doubt that 2021 will be another incredible year for podcasting and look forward to celebrating it with another set of Pod Bible Poll’s at the end of the year!

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Feedback from attendees:

“Thank you for doing this today, cheered me up, genuinely great tips from all your contributors.”

“Good range of guests, none [of the sessions were] too long and LOVED the round table […] shows you how with a LOT of passion and dedication, one can get there eventually!!”

“There was a good amount of variety and the right amount of time was dedicated to each segment.”

If you missed the event, don’t worry. You can buy a ‘watch again’ ticket here – and view at your own leisure!

Pod Bible watched the event live, and we thought it was a great podcasting event and squeezed a lot into the 2 hours. There were 5 sessions, covering both hosting and production skills. The sessions included panels, Q&As and practical podcast tips. Our favourite session was with voiceover artist & voice coach, Nic Redman. Just make sure you’re not in public when you watch that one!

It was great to see a wide range of speakers, and they came from both independent podcasts and big productions.

If you’re a podcaster or interested in podcast production, you should take advantage of the replay service. You can also watch the video as many times as you want. And be sure to check out more podcast industry news in our news section.

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The Podcast Show organisers aim to invite one internationally recognised podcast to guest curate a part of the festival each year. Today they announced that podcast sensation My Dad Wrote A Porno will be the inaugural guest curators for 2021. The award-winning podcast trio, Alice Levine, Jamie Morton and James Cooper will appear at the show and curate a special programme of events that will feature some of their favourite podcasters and creators.

Alice Levine, Jamie Morton and James Cooper from My Dad Wrote A Porno said:

“We’re super excited to be curating The Podcast Show, the biggest podcasting event in Europe and cannot wait to reveal what we’ve got planned for the event in 2021. After years in the podcast space we are bringing together some of our favourite creators to make this a truly unmissable day. That, and we like the website now has to have “Porno” written all over it.”

The Event Director of The Podcast Show 2021, Jason Carter, said:

“The Podcast Show 2021 is shaping up to exceed our expectations as the No 1 festival covering every facet of the podcast world from business to entertainment. We are delighted to announce even more major partners through to the super exciting news of our evening ‘LDN Live’ podcast festival for fans across London. If that’s not enough, we are so honoured to have the blockbusting ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ guys curating part of our daytime show too, and this is just a taste of what’s to come at the biggest show of its kind for Podcasting.”

We at Pod Bible cannot wait for all that’s in store at the Business Design Centre in July next year. From speakers to workshops to live podcast shows, we’re looking forward to sharing our expertise, meeting lots of wonderful people and of course covering it all in our magazine and online!

Tickets will be available and the full Podcast Show 2021 line up will be announced in February.

Read the full Press Release below:

WORLDWIDE PODCAST SENSATION
MY DAD WROTE A PORNO
JOIN THE PODCAST SHOW 2021

‘LDN LIVE’ IS ANNOUNCED, A CITY-WIDE PROGRAMME OF LIVE PODCAST EVENTS

ORGANISERS ALSO ANNOUNCE MORE PARTNERS:
AUDIOUK, IAB UK, POD BIBLE, SJM CONCERTS,
THE RADIO ACADEMY, INSANITY GROUP, MARSHALL, MEGAPHONE, SHURE, ZOOM, REBEL BASE MEDIA, RESONATE RECORDINGS, FRESH AIR PRODUCTION, ELGATO & ALLIANZ MUSICAL INSURANCE

JOINING PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PARTNERS INCLUDING SPOTIFY, BBC SOUNDS, ACAST & AUDIOBOOM

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 2021

The Podcast Show 2021 are delighted to announce additional partners join Spotify, BBC Sounds, Acast and Audioboom for the inaugural festival at The Business Design Centre London on 21-23 July 2021.

Further partners announced today include Pod Bible, SJM Concerts, Insanity Group, Marshall, Megaphone, Shure, Zoom, Rebel Base Media, Resonate Recordings, Fresh Air Production, Elgato & Allianz Musical Insurance. UK Radio & Industry bodies also partner the show, the first to be announced including The Radio Academy, AudioUK and IAB UK. IAB UK is the industry body for UK digital advertising, and have partnered with The Podcast Show 2021 to deliver a track of sessions focused on the unique opportunities that podcasting offers to brands and agencies, and how content creators can take full advantage of working with advertisers. Sessions will feature exclusive insight into consumer listening habits, provocative debates, creative workshops and more, bringing together many of the biggest players in the commercial podcasting space.

Organisers have announced that each year, they will invite one internationally recognised podcast to guest curate a part of the festival, and proudly announce that podcast sensation My Dad Wrote A Porno will be the inaugural guest curators for 2021. The award-winning podcast trio, Alice Levine, Jamie Morton and James Cooper will appear at the show and curate a special programme of events that will feature some of their favourite podcasters and creators. The full Podcast Show 2021 line up will be announced in February.

Alice Levine, Jamie Morton and James Cooper, My Dad Wrote A Porno said: “We’re super excited to be curating The Podcast Show, the biggest podcasting event in Europe and cannot wait to reveal what we’ve got planned for the event in 2021. After years in the podcast space we are bringing together some of our favourite creators to make this a truly unmissable day. That, and we like the website now has to have “Porno” written all over it.”

By night, the LDN LIVE evening programme takes over London for an unprecedented series of live podcasts, making this the biggest festival of its kind. Top promoters SJM Concerts will partner to bring favourite voices to life in venues across the city. LDN Live will run from 21-25 July 2021.

Alex Simmonds, Promoter at SJM Concerts: “We are really pleased to be involved as a partner for The Podcast Show 2021. The festival will be a pioneering event to showcase how podcasts work successfully in the live arena. We have a lot of exciting, interesting and entertaining shows to announce, so watch this space.”  

The Podcast Show 2021, produced by AV Media & Events (AVME), a joint venture between SME London and GetOnMedia, will deliver the biggest festival for the business of podcasting in Europe and will welcome the entire podcasting community from around the globe. Held over three days, the event features a series of industry panels with over 350 speakers and more than 100 sessions, workshops and masterclasses. New creators can also up their game and fill their little black books by soaking up the many ‘Podvice’ masterclasses or bespoke networking sessions. For those not able to soak up the atmosphere in person, the show will be live streamed to reach podcasters around the world. 

Jason Carter, Event Director of The Podcast Show 2021 said: “The Podcast Show 2021 is shaping up to exceed our expectations as the No 1 festival covering every facet of the podcast world from business to entertainment. We are delighted to announce even more major partners through to the super exciting news of our evening ‘LDN Live’ podcast festival for fans across London. If that’s not enough, we are so honoured to have the blockbusting ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ guys curating part of our daytime show too, and this is just a taste of what’s to come at the biggest show of its kind for Podcasting.”

Centrally located in London’s media district, moments away from the Eurostar and rest of Europe, The Podcast Show will be the largest podcast B2B and consumer show outside of North America. The Podcast Show is the ultimate networking event, whether you are in the business of podcasting, new to podcasting, an independent creator, publisher or IP owner, or looking to innovate and improve your craft. The Podcast Show will play host to a series of standout show features including the ‘Brands & Advertising Exchange’ and the ‘International Pavilion’, as well as a series of stages created to both inspire and showcase emerging podcasting talent, including ‘Rise Up Platforms’, ‘Pitch A Podcast’, and the ‘Creator Centre’ – full programming information will be announced in February 2021.  

The Podcast Show 2021 are committed to supporting the future of the industry by creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of creators.  Working with partners, The Podcast Show has developed Project Amplify which will open up the industry for new creators who want to make an impact through podcasting.   More information about the extensive plans will be released in the new year.   

Will Jackson, Managing Director of AudioUK, said: “As the trade body for UK audio-led production, AudioUK sees The Podcast Show as a natural home for our 100+ member companies across the UK. We’re looking forward to playing our part in exploring how our sector can best develop as we look to a bright future for podcasting. This will also include developing skills in this space which we have already been working to do via our Audiotrain programme.”

James Chandler, CMO of IAB UK said: “Podcasts offer advertisers the ability to connect directly with audiences and give their brand a voice in a very real way. By collaborating with content creators themselves, brands can deliver entertaining and engaging offerings that add value for audiences, while always respecting the relationship and trust that exists between podcasters and listeners. We’re really excited to be partnering with The Podcast Show to further explore the potential for further growth in this area.”

Adam Richardson, Editor of Pod Bible said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with The Podcast Show 2021 and cannot wait for all that’s in store at the Business Design Centre. From speakers to workshops to live podcast shows, we’re looking forward to sharing our expertise, meeting lots of wonderful people and of course covering it all in our magazine!”

Nick Pitts, Deputy Chair of The Radio Academy said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Podcast Show 2021. The Radio Academy is here to support everybody in the audio and radio sector, and the creativity and accessibility of Podcasting makes it a really exciting part of our industry. We welcome Podcasters with open arms, and we can’t wait to be part of The Podcast Show in May.”

Andy Varley, Founder & CEO, Insanity Group said: “We are delighted to be partnering with The Podcast Show in its inaugural year.  Podcasts are undoubtedly one of the most popular and powerful media platforms, and we have had a huge amount of success exploiting titles in a plethora of genres.  Whilst we all enjoy consuming podcast content, The Podcast Show will delve into the business side of this fast-paced industry, and the team and I look forward to contributing creatively to the editorial of this brilliant new event.”

Alex Coombes, Commercial Director at Marshall said: “Marshall are privileged to be part of The Podcast Show. For the best part of a decade we’ve been transferring our iconic sounds from the main stage into personnel audio devices to help music lovers connect closer to the artists they love. Podcasts are the next evolution of how we consume sound and explore our passions, and Marshall can’t wait to be part of a fun show that will help the next generation find their voice.”

Matt Turck, Chief Revenue Officer at Megaphone said: “We are excited to be a part of the largest gathering of podcasting professionals in Europe. On behalf of our partners in The UK and across the continent, ware excited for these few days of learnings and what’s going on in our rapidly changing medium.”

Jay Walpole, Sales Director UK Musicians and Consumer Audio at Shure said: “Our microphones are the go-to for live performance, and we’re honoured that many leading podcasters from around the globe have chosen them to capture their words. We’re excited to be a part of The Podcast Show in 2021, and it will be a great opportunity for us to give everyone a closer look at our new MV7 Podcast Microphone. We look forward to supporting the next generation of podcasters.“

Martin Pohl, VP of Sales and Marketing at Sound Service GmbH, UK distributor of Zoom said: “We are looking forward to exhibit at  the Podcast Show 2021 and introduce our new line of products which had been especially developed for the needs of podcasters and podcast production enviroments. The brand new ZOOM PodTrak P4 and PodTrak P8 will be available soon and we are excited to show them at the Podcast Show 2021 and get the opportunity to meet podcasters from all over Europe. See you next year in London!”

Mark Asquith, CEO of Rebel Base Media said: “I’m thrilled to be taking part in The Podcast Show 2021. The team and I have been in podcasting for over 6 years now and have watched the medium go from strength to strength. Whether you’re podcasting for business, for community or for passion, there’s no better time to be a podcaster. It’s an incredibly diverse, dynamic space to be in so we’re really excited that there is an event like this – bringing together thought leaders, professionals, creators and fans from across the globe – right here on our doorstep.”

Jacob Bozarth, President & CEO of Resonate Recordings said: “The business of podcasting is rapidly evolving, and The Podcast Show in London is uniting businesses and creators during a critical point in the growth of this industry. We are honored to sponsor this breakthrough event and can’t wait to see where it leads.” 

Neil Cowling, Founder of Fresh Air Production, said: ‘With podcasts becoming such a powerful part of any good business’s marketing and communications plan, we’re thrilled to be showcasing the very best in branded podcasts at The Podcast Show.’

Michelle Ferniza, Marketing Manager at Elgato, said: “At Elgato we are constantly exploring ways to enable and support content creators everywhere. Partnering with The Podcast Show is not only a great way to engage even more podcasters, but also to learn from and empower budding talent. We look forward to being a part of this uplifting experience, enriching the community, and connecting with the great minds of this thriving industry.”

Clarice Goff, Marketing Consultant at Allianz Musical Insurance said: “We’re so excited to attend The Podcast Show 2021! 2020 has shown us the real power of podcasts and how they’ve become an important part of our everyday lives. It’s about time that podcast creators are being celebrated and to be given the opportunity to meet and collaborate with each other at the show is going to be an amazing experience.”

Pledging to support the Equality in Audio Pact, The Podcast Show encourages, and nurtures continued opportunities, including supporting gender balance, minority groups including LGBTQIA+ and ethnic diversity among panellists, speakers and those in attendance. For more information about the act, visit equalityinaudiopact.co.uk. 

Day tickets for The Podcast Show will be on sale from February 2021 and start from £55.

Visit www.thepodcastshowlondon.com for any partner & exhibitor enquiries, as well as further announcements on speakers, live shows, on-sale dates and to sign up to their newsletter.  

Ensuring the best experience for everyone, The Podcast Show will be adhering to the Government’s current social distancing rules to protect members of the public, crews and staff at all times, if applicable, in July 2021.

For more information please visit http://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/.

ENDS

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With England settled into a second lockdown and the continuation of COVID restrictions all over the world, self care has never been more relevant or important. Enter the Self Care Club: Wellness, Road Tested – a podcast that tests out self care so you don’t have to. With new episodes coming out every Tuesday, women’s coach Nicole Goodman and birth doula Lauren Mishcon are trying it all: from menstrual cups to face yoga!

I interviewed Lauren and Nicole last month about the podcast and their process. I knew they’d be the perfect podcasters to speak to about what self care practices they would recommend to help us stay grounded throughout lockdown 2.0!

Give yourself permission to say ‘no’

In a desperate bid to implement those lessons learned in the lockdown first, it seems as if we all threw ourselves back into FaceTimes with friends, Zoom quizzes, and online social event after online social event. The first week of lockdown, I ended up completely overcommitting myself, to the point where I was left feeling exhausted and hoping that my friends would just forget about our plans. In that moment, I needed to give myself permission to say no and reclaim my time. In this sense, saying ‘no’ becomes a real act of self care – one that the Self Care Club ladies cover in their episode ‘Saying NO!’.

“Many of us are taught to be people-pleasers and say ‘yes’ automatically, even when we actually want to say ‘no’,” Nicole points out. “We don’t want a confrontation, we don’t want to let the other person down, we don’t want to seem selfish and we want to be likeable; but by always saying yes we risk causing ourselves stress, mental exhaustion and resentment. This leads you to be critical of yourself and spiral into negative self-talk, which can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Not saying ‘no’ has serious side effects.” 

“Saying ‘no’ is also about the boundaries you set with yourself,” Lauren says. “The relationship you have with yourself very much depends on what you do and don’t allow into your space and learning how to say ‘no’ is a great place to start.” In lockdown, it may be tempting to lie in bed for hours, doom scrolling through Instagram and Twitter, and spend your waking hours numbing out and constantly consuming upsetting news. In this case, being firm with yourself and saying ‘no’ to activities that drain your energy and leave you feeling sad is a profoundly self-loving act. Keeping boundaries with yourself is just as important as keeping them with others. Although, don’t follow up your ‘no’ with an onslaught of self-shaming and guilt! It’s okay to not always be coping perfectly.

Saying ‘no’ is often the most generous thing you can do – for yourself and others. Asserting ourselves frees us from making shallow and insincere commitments and it ensures we spend time on the things we really care about. ‘No’ leaves space for us to say ‘yes’ to the things we want for ourselves. Show yourself love and honour your boundaries by saying no to activities or things that drain your energy. This is not a selfish act, but an honourable one.

Go on an ‘awe’ walk

Staying cooped up at home all day in your pyjamas can, for most people, be a one way ticket to Depression City. It’s hard to feel positive and energized when you’ve spent most of your day catatonic on the couch or in bed. For that reason, it’s good to get out of the house every once in a while for an ‘awe’ walk, a practice Lauren and Nicole tried out in October. 

“Scientists have revealed that a short awe walk – where you make a conscious effort to look for things to be amazed by – can combat negative emotions and help to maintain a healthy mind,” Lauren explains. “Feelings of awe increase positive emotions like compassion and gratitude, reduce self-focus and promote social connection. Our problems may seem big and overwhelming, but awe shifts our attention outward. When we feel awe, we feel small in the relation to the rest of the universe but we feel more connected to the world and people around us.”

“The benefits of awe walking are plenty,” Nicole adds. “It’s been found to boost your immune system, improve your memory and attention span, as well as reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease in middle age. A 20-minute stroll in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature is enough to significantly lower your stress hormone levels. It relaxes the brain.”

Awe can be found in any environment – whether you’re traipsing through a storybook forest or walking about your city neighbourhood. You are also more likely to feel awe in a new place where sights and sounds are unfamiliar. So, if you’re in the city, maybe try wandering around streets you would not normally go down – so long as you remember your way back! It’s not so much the destination that matters, rather the journey itself. “Wherever you are, the key is to be in the right frame of mind,” Lauren points out, “turning your ordinary walk into a series of awe inspiring moments.”

Declutter!

Although it may sound like more work, decluttering can actually do worlds of good for your mental health. Clutter and mess can cause distress, so why not spend a day or two restoring order to your surroundings?

“Decluttering is the process of putting the miscellaneous physical things around you away where they belong,” Lauren describes. “While it’s probably not something that you dream about spending your precious free time doing, decluttering can actually be one of the most successful forms of self care and one of the most effective ways of making you feel better in the long term.”

Scientific studies have shown that there is a direct relationship between clutter and stress. While we may not always realise it, clutter can have a negative impact on your life. What is the clutter in your home stealing from you? Definitely your time, space and energy. But it can also steal your peace as well. Living in a cluttered space is associated with reduced productivity and chronic procrastination.

“When there’s lots of clutter, you lose control over your physical environment – which  can feel very defeating and bring on stress, depression, or anxiety,” Nicole continues. “It can take a toll on your social life, too, if it gets to the point of embarrassment where you won’t have people over. Clearing out the clutter means you literally give yourself more space in your home. And more space means you create breathing space, making rest and relaxation easier.”

Sometimes we don’t even realise how heavy and overburdened our stuff makes us feel until we start letting it go. Once you start letting go, you can experience a huge relief as you feel lighter, happier and begin to feel the benefits of having less. It is freeing in so many ways. Letting go of the excess “stuff” that fills your home often feels like a weight is lifted from your life. Instead, you have the opportunity to fill your life with what matters most to you.

Lauren and Nicole just recently tried out decluttering, so give this episode a listen for tips on where and how to start.

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The Self Care Club has become a valuable tool for those who want to put more energy into taking care of their mental health, but who might be intimidated by the sheer amount of options available to them. This lockdown, put some time aside to take care of yourself – you deserve it! 

If you’re interested in self care and mental health,  or want to learn more about the practices we described, listen to Self Care Club: Wellness, Road Tested every Tuesday via Spotify, Acast, or Apple Podcasts.

Blandine Hoge is a Podcast Production Assistant at Stakhanov and lives in London.

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Both podcasts that are already running and brand new ideas are accepted. Every student who submits will also get access to a digital masterclass with JaakMaate and a free trial of the podcast editing suite, Soundtrap.

We think this kind of initiative is a great way of opening up the microphone to new voices.

Read the full press release below to find out how to submit your podcast!

Spotify says:

Calling all university students in the UK – Spotify has unveiled Spotify Next Wave, a new initiative aimed at discovering the emerging voices shaping the future of podcasting.

University students* in the UK can sign up – whether they already have a podcast or have been thinking about starting one. For all students who sign up for Spotify Next Wave (until November 27th), Spotify is providing access to a virtual podcast webinar hosted by JaackMaate as well as a free, three-month trial** of Soundtrap for Storytellers, a one-stop-shop online studio for high quality podcast creation.

According to Spotify’s annual global Culture Next Trends Report, 68% of Gen Zs and millennials said that podcasts help fuel self-discovery. We believe initiatives like this will help empower emerging voices in podcasting, as part of Spotify’s commitment to deliver a unique, differentiated experience that users and creators can only find on Spotify.

How to Sign Up

The process is simple; just visit Spotify.com/nextwave to drop a link to your podcast episode. Full terms and conditions HERE.
Have a podcast but it’s not on Spotify? It’s easy to upload to Spotify via Anchor or Spotify for Podcasters.
If you don’t have a podcast yet, select “Just Getting Started” and you can create one through Anchor or Soundtrap.
Learn more about the Spotify Premium Student subscription plan, offering access to all of the Spotify Premium features subscribers love most. Students don’t need to be a subscriber to participate in Spotify Next Wave.

*U.S. and UK residents only.
**Monthly subscription fee applies after the trial ends. Terms and conditions apply. Open only to users who haven’t already tried Soundtrap.

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Launched in 2014, when podcasting was largely still beneath the radar, FUBAR Radio became Britain’s first talk station aimed solely at 18 to 34s. Fast forward to 2020 and FUBAR is now the most prolific live podcaster out there. Listening figures have grown rapidly and now exceed a million each month (1.125 million live listens and on-demand downloads*)

In July alone FUBAR’s live podcasts were featured in 181 press articles, from the Daily Mail to Page Six, reaching 22 million people** and these articles regularly feature video excerpts from live shows.

FUBAR has already recorded over 7,000 hours of original programming with no commercial breaks, news, weather or travel bulletins and in 2021 they plan to expand their schedule to feature up to 20 genre-specific live podcasts. They’ve pioneered the use of social influencers as hosts, featuring shows covering celebrity news, politics, sexual health, music, comedy, LGBT+ and much more. Here are a few highlights to check out.

ACCESS ALL AREAS
Ep 205 // Matthew Morrison
In a weekly one-hour fix of reality TV and celebrity news, TOWIE’s Bobby Norris and journalist Stephen Leng consistently deliver exclusive interviews that hit the national press. Ep 205 features Glee star Matthew Morrison, as he broke his silence over allegations made against his former co-star Lea Michele. An enormous list of guests have included, Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood, Ashley Banjo, Jamie Laing, Kevin Clifton, Courtney Act, Charlotte Crosby, and Tiger King’s Dillon Passage. Listen now>>

FAN CLUB
Ep95 // Harry Hill
Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe are obsessed about one thing; what are you a fan of? The two comedians ask their guests about their favourite movies, music, 90’s sweets, favourite anything. Ep 95 features a rare interview with Harry Hill, who hilariously refers to COVID-19 as “the death of ventriloquism, as performers have to stand two metres apart”. Other episodes feature Jason Manford, Romesh Ranganathan, Samantha Morton, Matt Goss, Bob Saget and Johnny Vegas. Listen now>>

JAMES ACASTER
Ep 33 // Scroobius Pip
In the forerunner to the hit BBC TV series Sounds Random, FUBAR handed James his big break with this iconic 2016 live podcast series. In doing so, it reinvented the ‘Desert Island Discs’ format for the Spotify generation. Downloaded over half a million times, the question James asks is a simple one… “what embarrassing music choices lie in your personal library?”. This show sets guests’ devices to random shuffle to find out. With guests including Rick Edwards, Lembit Opik, Joel Dommett, Angela Barnes, Mike Wozniak and Rob Deering, few can stand the pressure of the random shuffle setting that reveals musical taste and a whole lot more about the guests themselves. Listen now>>

THE HANNAH WITTON SHOW
Ep 5 // Dodie Clark
In the same way that she entertains her hundreds of thousands of subscribers, YouTube sensation Hannah Witton has the freedom to speak her mind on this live podcast series on FUBAR. Joined by some of social media’s biggest names, including Rosie and Rosie, Riyadh Khalaf, Melanie Murphy, Grace Victory and Emma Blackery, Hannah takes a unique look at everything from sex, dating and body confidence, to books, films and TV. Listen now>>

MIKILL PANE AND MARCEL SOMERVILLE
Ep 135 // Brian Tyree Henry
In a celebration of street culture, rapper Mikill Pane (Ed Sheeran, Paloma, Faith, Example) and Instagram star Marcel Somerville (Love Island, Blazin’ Squad) are joined by an impressive line-up of guests from the world of music, TV, film and comedy. Guests include Blackstreet, George The Poet, Royce da 5’9″, Rozalla and a wealth of emerging talent such as The Manor, Bree Runway, Grim Sickers and Big Zuu. Ep 135 features Emmy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry talking about his love of British humour, especially the classic sitcom Are You Being Served? which his mother calls “high-brow shit”. Listen now>>

All FUBAR shows can be found and listened to at fubarradio.com

*SharpStream Streaming Services, August 2020
**Kantar Media, July 2020

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