9 Best Articles on Podcasts
The most useful articles on podcasts from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Podcasts Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on podcasts by Refind users in 2023 so far.
What is ...?
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What is Good Data?
In this monthly series from Sounds Profitable, we mine the latest audio industry studies and spotlight valuable insights.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on podcasts—all under 10 minutes.
Kickstarting Network Effects
Network effects can be found powering almost every major technology company, from messaging apps and workplace collaboration tools, like Slack and Zoom, to marketplaces, like Airbnb and Instacart to…
Spotify Laying Off 200 Employees in Its Podcast Division
Spotify is undertaking a “strategic realignment” of its podcast division, laying off about 200 staffers. Sahar Elhabashi, Spotify’s VP, head of podcast business, announced the job…
Generative AI Podcasts Are Here. Prepare to Be Bored
Inside the strange world of podcasts made by artificial intelligence, where even creators aren’t sure who wants to hear robot chit-chat.
NPR cancels 4 podcasts amid major layoffs
NPR moved this week to cut 10 percent of its staff and stop production of a handful of podcasts, including Invisibilia, Louder Than a Riot and Rough Translation.
The 9 best podcasts to make you more creative
Get the creative juices flowing with podcasts on circular design, UX, and a lot more.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on podcasts.
‘Deeply personal and very authentic’: how podcasts took over the world in 20 years
Since the first podcast was released two decades ago this month, the medium has upended pop culture in countless unexpected ways, from revolutionising standup comedy to providing storytelling fuel for…
The 25 best educational podcasts for learning what you missed in school
Podcasts can be great teachers.
'I almost wet myself laughing': 50 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
«THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST Adam Buxton is the king of podcasts and each episode of this is guaranteed to make me laugh at least half a dozen times. While listening to the podcast on a run, I have found myself having to stop to catch my breath; it’s not easy running and cracking up with laughter at the same time. Edith Bowman, broadcaster and host of Soundtracking»
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