Mercury Diversify Podcast Roster with Three New Shows

Three new podcasts have signed to the newly formed Mercury, as the independent podcast network continues its drive to represent the best shows and creators in the world.

Mercury was launched in February 2025 with a small roster, but their industry backing, investment in infrastructure, and impressive results to date - 2.1m downloads and 2.6m ad impressions - makes it one of the most disruptive and promising new networks in the world. The three latest additions to the roster - Second Helpings, You’ve Got Mail, and If You Were in Charge - are consistent with its mission to champion the best undiscovered independent podcasts.

Liam Heffernan, Mercury’s founder is “delighted to be welcoming these three new game-changing podcasts to the family. Though each brings its own unique tone and style, they are all united in their mission to drive important conversations forward and set the agenda for their audiences.”

Second Helpings is an honest, unscripted conversation about eating disorder recovery; the struggles, the setbacks and the present day challenges of living life from creator, producer, and host Alice Florence Orr. The show launched in 2024 and relaunches today.

"Second Helpings is about having hard conversations on mental health and the dark side of wellness culture,” says its creator and host Alice Florence Orr. “I’m thrilled to partner with Mercury to make the most of the show’s potential and reach new audiences.”

“Nobody is an island. Having Mercury’s support has come at exactly the right time, and Maria and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the new episodes."

If You Were in Charge reimagines global challenges through the lens of world-renowned peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. The podcast invites global experts and on-the-ground changemakers to explore bold, actionable solutions to humanity’s toughest problems, asking: “What would you do if given unlimited power to drive change?”

“We are thrilled to join the Mercury Network, and we’re deeply inspired by Liam’s commitment to amplifying independent voices—a mission that aligns perfectly with our goal to spark meaningful dialogue and catalyze real-world impact,” says its producer Pearse Lynch. Season two launches on Tuesday March 25th.

You’ve Got Mail is the personal diary of Bella, as she navigates life, love and work and provides a reassuring voice in the ear of fellow twentysomethings as they grow up and tackle the real world together, one podcast at a time.

“At the heart of You’ve Got Mail is the community that I’ve built. It was essential for me to find a podcast network that could support my podcast’s growth while preserving the intimate, community-focused atmosphere we’ve created,” says Bella.

“As soon as I learned about Mercury, I knew it was the perfect fit. Their commitment to empowering independent podcasters and fostering a space where creators remain in control is incredibly meaningful to me and I’m really excited to be part of a network that aligns so well with my values!”

All three shows will now be represented by Mercury. Find out more by visiting their website at mercurypodcasts.com