The Podcast Show 2025 reveals full programme and speaker lineup

The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for its fourth year and is set to exceed previous years with record numbers of attendees already registered from over 40 countries including Australia, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, South Korea, the US and more.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together podcast industry leaders, brands, platforms and leading creators from across the globe to celebrate and help shape the future of podcasting. The show will take place across two days at Islington’s Business Design Centre, London, 21 & 22 May 2025.

With less than a week to go, The Podcast Show is proud to be presenting a programme packed with major global players, independent podcasters and over 120 partners. Global and iHeartPodcasts have returned to the show – this time, united as Headline Partners for 2025. Their strategic partnership brings iHeart’s podcasts to more UK listeners and monetises them for brands exclusively through Global. Meanwhile, the partnership introduces Global’s flagship podcasts to audiences in the US.

“We are excited to team up with The Podcast Show London again this year,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “The festival shines a light on the amazing talent and creatives across the medium and highlights the importance of podcasting as an international industry.”

Official Partners returning include Acast, AdsWizz, Amazon Music, Audioboom, BBC Sounds, Simplecast, Spotify with Apple Podcasts, Art19, Goalhanger, NPR, Patreon and PAVE Studios** joining for the first time.

Further partners include YouTube, Sounds Profitable, Netflix Podcasts, BetterHelp, NPR, BBC Studios, Financial Times, The Economist, Sony Music Podcasts, Dolby, Bumper, Wondershare, Audible, Shure, AdTonos, Triton Digital, Tiltify, mowpod, AEG Presents, Supporting Cast, The Radio Academy, Podnews and The Podcast Academy**. See full list of partners here.

As part of its commitment to supporting creators and the next generation, The Podcast Show will host features including:

The Creator Village where you can book a slot at the Creator Advice Lab for personalised guidance on community-building, legal advice, branding, and video podcasting from 80+ industry experts giving up their time to support new independent podcast creators. Pitch your podcast idea directly and explore The Podcast Creator Studio hosted by Spiritland Productions.

New for 2025 will be the Indie Business Stage, in association with AudioUK, which will host a series of sessions to support the development of new businesses within the podcast community. Plus, The International Gallery, which will provide a place for international visitors to meet and network, as well as attend a series of international events including drinks receptions and presentations.

The PAVE Bus Stop – presented by PAVE Studios – is where creators and the podcast community can come together to grab a drink, connect, and recharge. It will be parked at the main entrance for both days.

This year, Global x iHeartPodcasts will champion “Power in Partnerships” in The Origin Theatre – the returning stage will spotlight the impact of meaningful collaboration in podcasting. Also returning are The Brand Works Stage (with Sounds Profitable and IABUK), The Studio Stage, Talking Podcasts Stages 1 and 2 and ‘Ask The Experts’, in association with BetterHelp.

The hugely successful and ‘in demand’ PodHouses will host up to 70 people in each reception via a range of partner organisations including: Voxtopica, The Radio Academy, Wondershare, NPR, VeePod, Financial Times, Treefort Media, Spotify and Bumper.

Stage Highlights  

Over 350 speakers and 130 sessions will be presented across 7 stages. Highlights include sessions on:

Creators

• Inside Apple Podcasts: Explore some of its latest features, plus how creators can grow their audience and build a business on the platform
• Christiane Amanpour and Emily Maitlis: Behind The Headlines – with Global
• Creators Leading the Charge: Community, Fandom, & the Future of Multi-Format Content - with PAVE Studios and its creators Morgan Absher (Clues, Two Hot Takes) and Jamie Laing (NewlyWeds)
• The Power of Building Community with Elizabeth Day and Dan Jones - with Sony Music Podcasts
• Do’s and Don’ts & Best Practices with Examples for Podcasting on YouTube - with YouTube
• Staying Ahead: Podcasters, Creators, and the Future of Digital Storytelling - with Goalhanger
• The Capital Breakfast Masterclass: How To Connect To Audiences Like A Flagship Radio Show – with Global

Podcasting’s Role in Politics

• Politics & Podcasts In The Age Of Trump - with Goalhanger & Anthony Scaramucci (The Rest Is Politics: US)
• How Podcasting Won An Election (and Where We Go From Here) with Pod Save The UK

Video

• The Rest Is YouTube: Gary Lineker and Jack Davenport give the inside scoop on Goalhanger’s YouTube Success Story - with Alison Lomax
• 3x Your Podcast Episode Audience With Video - with The Fellas Studios
• The World Is Watching: Scaling Success With Video on Spotify
• Podcasting in 2030: The Role of Creators & Video - with IAB UK, TikTok, MGOMD & Global
• Playing For The Camera: Vogue and Amber’s Viral Video Moments Winning Over Audiences – with Global

Research

• Infinite Dial UK with Edison Research, AdsWizz & SiriusXM Media: A Deep Dive into Digital Audio Consumption Habits
• OfCom’s Audio Report - Podcast listening in the UK: Who? What? How? Why?

Industry Leaders

• The State Of The Podcast Industry - with Will Pearson (President, iHeartPodcasts) & Carrie Lieberman (COO, iHeartPodcasts)
• Podcasting 2025–2035: Predictions for the Future of Global Podcasting - with AudioUK, Lemonada, Amazon & Acast
• The Year of 360: How Podcast Deals Are Changing in 2025 - with iHeart, PAVE Studios, Higher Ground and Klaris Law
• Building Global Media Brands in a Creator-First World – with Max Cutler (Founder, PAVE Studios), Jack Davenport (Co-founder, Goalhanger) and Ashley Carman (Bloomberg)
• Armando Iannucci’s Life in Sound with Richard Knight (Director of Audio, Studios)
• Superserving Fandoms: The Rise of Paid Content in Podcasting – with Sony Music, Patreon and Goalhanger
• The Podcast Academy’s Awards for Excellence in Audio announce the winners of two new international honours: International Impact Award and International Governor’s Award

AI

• AI in Audio: The BBC’s View - with the BBC’s AI Leadership team
• AI and How Creators Can Use It - with NJB Media, James Cridland, Headliner, NumberEight & Riverside.fm
• How To Crack Narrative Video Podcasting with AI - with Message Heard and Al Jazeera
• Beyond the Mic: How AI is Rewriting the Future of Podcasting - with Cliff Fluet, Partner, Lewis Silkin LLP

Sound Design

• Podcast Music Mastery - with Novel and the sound designers from The Girlfriends, Kill List and Extreme:Peak Danger
• Sonic Branding & The Power of Audio Storytelling with Granny Eats Wolf and Benbrick

Brands & Advertising

• Finally, Proof Your Audio Campaign Works – with Global and DAX ID
• Podcasting: The Global Opportunity for Brands - with Oxford Road and international guest speakers
• Podcasting’s Place in the Advertising Landscape - with Sounds Profitable

Networking 

With the global podcasting community arriving in London to do business at the Show, a wide range of networking opportunities will be provided for delegates including 1:1 matchmaking and meeting bookings via the Official Show App sponsored by YouTube.

Platinum Pass Networking opportunities also include: 

• The Official Party - sponsored by iHeartPodcasts in Kings Cross on Wed 21st May, from 7-11 pm with DJs and welcome drinks
• Executive Networking Dinner - hosted on Tuesday 20 May at Frederick’s Islington, an intimate dinner designed for professionals across the podcasting space.
• Leaders in Podcasts Breakfasts - on Wed 21st May & Thurs 22nd May, from 8-9 am at The Fox on the Green

Other new special events before and after the show for delegates include:

• Creator Socials - a creator takeover of one of Islington’s most legendary 19th century English pubs, The Old Queen’s Head: -- +44 from Amazon - Black Creator Meet Up from 5-7pm with The CEO Dancers – Off Stage live show at 7pm + DJs, drinks & food -- Creator Closing Party in association with UKAN from 5pm with DJs, drinks & food
• Drinks n Darts Happy Hour - on Wed 21st May, from 6 - 8pm at Flight Club on Upper Street right next to the main Conference venue for Platinum and Gold pass holders
• The Acast Arms: Happy Hour at The Skinny Kitchen from 5-6pm on Weds 21st May. Open to all ticket holders. Complimentary drinks - first come, first served.
• The Patreon Rooftop Happy Hour – on Weds 21st, from 5-8pm, at The Castle (Rooftop, N1 9HF). An exclusive evening hosted by Patreon for their partners and invited guests.
• The Sounds Profitable Networking Drinks in association with NPR - on Tues 20th, from 4-8pm at The Skinny Kitchen. An exclusive evening for Sounds Profitable partners and invited guests.

There will also be Creator Meetups on both days, offering a chance for the podcast industry to interact with the brightest creator talent through the programme of open Q&A sessions hosted by the likes of International Women’s Podcast Awards, The Radio Academy, Audio UK, VAMP and South Asian Podcasters. Several Partners will be hosting networking events including Netflix Podcasts and Dolby.

The Podcast Show’s Co-Founder and Festival Director, Jason Carter, says “With less than a week until The Podcast Show 2025, we’re expecting our biggest number of attendees ever from over 40 countries. We’re really proud to be welcoming the international podcast community to share ideas here in London. Our programme and networking events have been designed to bring value to every corner of the industry – we’re excited to hear the insights and see the connections from this year’s show.”

The Podcast Show LIVE    

The Podcast Show LIVE will bring some of the UK’s favourite voices to the stage. Promoted by AEG Presents.

Find further details at www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/podcast-show-live-2025

 Ticket Information  

The Business Design Centre is close to King’s Cross train station and the Eurostar. Final Advance rate Day Passes available at thepodcastshowlondon.com. Silver passes are SOLD OUT. £109/£195 (Gold - Day or 2 Day Pass), £295 (Platinum- 2 Day Pass) with rates going up from 21 Mayto £135/£245 (Gold - Day or 2 Day Pass), £345 (Platinum- 2 Day Pass. Discounted Group (8+) rates are available.

The Podcast Show Plus OnDemand Audio highlights package will be available directly after the show for delegates.

Produced by AV Media & Events (AVME), a joint venture between SME London and GetOnMedia.