The Trendcast

Episoade

• The Measurement Gap 16.04.2026 15min

  Podcasting has made major strides in measurement—but proving its full impact isn’t always straightforward. In this episode of The Trendcast, we explore how new tools are closing the gap between perception and proof, and why podcasting’s true value goes beyond clicks to deeper listener connection.
• The AI Question 15.04.2026 14min

  AI is transforming podcasting—from how shows are created to how they’re targeted and monetized. But as technology accelerates, what happens to the human element that defines the medium? In this episode of The Trendcast, we explore the balance between automation and authenticity—and why the future of podcasting may depend on both.
• The Brand Gaze 14.04.2026 19min

  As brand safety tools evolve, so does the way advertisers show up in podcasting. This episode explores the balance between control and creative freedom, and how brands can navigate safety, suitability, and authenticity in a medium built on trust.
• The Scale Myth 13.04.2026 17min

  Does bigger really mean better in podcasting? This episode unpacks why reach isn’t everything, and how niche shows drive powerful engagement and results. From celebrity hits to indie voices, we explore why relevance—not just scale—wins.
• The Video Shift 09.04.2026 21min

  Podcasting has gone visual. In this episode of The Trendcast, we explore how video is reshaping discovery, engagement, and monetization—and what it means for creators, audiences, and brands. Is video replacing audio, or expanding it? Industry experts weigh in on the future of a now hybrid medium.
• Trendcast Season 2: Coming Soon 07.04.2026

  A new era of podcasting is here. The Trendcast Season 2 explores the key questions shaping what comes next.
• The Collab 20.12.2024 11min

  Podcast ads have become as incorporated into the show as the storyline itself, that the combination of a brand partnership and perfectly placed spot is what we're calling The Collab.
• The Feedback Loop 20.12.2024 9min

  Creators are going beyond the scope of audio storytelling, while inviting listeners to contribute to the content and weigh in more than ever before. The Feedback Loop allows devoted listeners and fans the opportunity to not only enjoy their favorite shows, but to become a part of them, as well.
• The Shake Up 20.12.2024 15min

  As podcasts have grown in popularity over the years, so too have the voices within the medium, bringing about a diverse sea of talent with representation in race, gender, and cultures which allows for a wider range of points of view and larger audiences.
• The Binge 20.12.2024 8min

  This episode tackles the power of the binge, and how bingeable podcast creation has led to audience connection, building a trusting relationship between advertisers and audiences.
• The Mainhustle 20.12.2024 10min

  We explore the creators at the core who have turned their podcasts from passion project to mainhustle, not only providing a main source of income, but also a mainstay in many advertiser’s media plans.