Acast’s Hot 25 for 2025

And so, we are back again. A new year, resolutions, goals, predictions. It’s that time of the year where we abstain from the drink, squeeze back into our activewear and refocus on the year ahead. Positive vibes only!
So to help get your wheels back in motion, we at Acast, have compiled a list of 25 trends shaping and transforming the podcast industry in 2025. Look at this compilation as a cheat sheet for insightful industry anecdotes with colleagues and clients. Your go-to-guide for watercooler smugness, or an SOS call for that meeting you forgot to prepare for. It’s all here.
There is never a dull moment in podcasting and 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year. Our trends focus on a range of themes covering topics from; Gen Z, AI, the growing cultural & political influence of podcasts, the passion behind women’s sport podcasts, the rise of the podcast influencer and the transformation of podcast campaigns to multi-format award winning executions.
As the great wordsmith and part time baseballer, Yogi Berra once said “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else”. So use this as your compass for navigating the world of podcasting in 2025 and ensure that you and your brands are equipped with the relevant knowledge to capitalise on the many opportunities that await you.
Acast’s Hot 25 Podcasting Trends for 2025





And so, we are back again. A new year, resolutions, goals, predictions. It’s that time of the year where we abstain from the drink, squeeze back into our activewear and refocus on the year ahead. Positive vibes only!
So to help get your wheels back in motion, we at Acast, have compiled a list of 25 trends shaping and transforming the podcast industry in 2025. Look at this compilation as a cheat sheet for insightful industry anecdotes with colleagues and clients. Your go-to-guide for watercooler smugness, or an SOS call for that meeting you forgot to prepare for. It’s all here.
There is never a dull moment in podcasting and 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year. Our trends focus on a range of themes covering topics from; Gen Z, AI, the growing cultural & political influence of podcasts, the passion behind women’s sport podcasts, the rise of the podcast influencer and the transformation of podcast campaigns to multi-format award winning executions.
As the great wordsmith and part time baseballer, Yogi Berra once said “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else”. So use this as your compass for navigating the world of podcasting in 2025 and ensure that you and your brands are equipped with the relevant knowledge to capitalise on the many opportunities that await you.
Acast’s Hot 25 Podcasting Trends for 2025




