In a world where YouTube reigns supreme for podcast discovery—surfacing over a third of new listens and video formats are commanding attention with massive growth, the visual podcast is undeniably booming. What does that mean for the audio only podcast?. Will its simplicity, intimacy and immersive storytelling stand the test of time?

Christian O’Connell quit his No1 show on Absolute Radio seven years ago to start again down under in Melbourne, Australia. Widely regarded as the most competitive radio market in the world. The media backlash was huge to his arrival, an English outsider and an unknown suddenly starting on breakfast radio. Within 16 months he took […]

The Poet and the Journalist Alan Hall and Eleanor McDowall, Co-Directors of Falling Tree Productions, share clips from their award-winning series – Short Cuts and County Lines – to explore the role of the audio imagination in documentary and news programming.

Dan McQuillin, Managing Director of Broadcast Bionics, explores how radio can win the arms race for attention in the era of AI; by amplifying human talent, sharing live experiences, and building genuine community in an artificial world.

Julia Hobsbawm OBE, Writer, Broadcaster, Founder and CEO of Workathon and The World Work Organization talks to Nana Opoku

Jon Holmes has just recorded the latest episode of ‘The Skewer’ for BBC Radio 4. Tom Price will ask him how he makes award winning satire from a relentless news cycle. A must for news junkies and anyone who likes a laugh. Find out how Jon makes his unique brand of audio magic.

Audio technology evolves, but the fundamental desire for immersive and emotive sound experiences remains constant.’ How do we raise our creative game to keep them listening to our content?

‘Calling Una Marson’ brings to light, the groundbreaking story of the BBC’s first Black woman broadcaster. Una Marson was unstoppable – a poet whose words lit up hearts, a broadcaster who made history in 1941 as the first Black woman on the BBC, and an activist who fought fiercely for racial and gender equality.

Kevin Duala, Ben Anderson, and Jessica Robbins chat to host Sangita Myska.

In 2007, a small charity set up a tiny radio station inside Brixton prison in London. That radio station became the multi award-winning National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people in prison. Today, that charity is leading a movement to develop prison radio around the world. Chief Executive Phil Maguire is […]

Laura Fisher, an entertainment analyst at MiDIA Research delves into the world of online music radio, it’s strengths, appeal, and what lessons others can learn from these communities

Dead River is a powerful documentary podcast telling the story of Brazil’s Mariana dam collapse – one of the world’s worst environmental disasters. It was produced by Audio Always in partnership with Pogust Goodhead, the law firm representing hundreds of thousands of victims. Paul Fernley, Business Development Director at Audio Always who helped shape the […]

As the contest prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary, we hear how Eurovision continues to stay relevant at a time of constant change in radio and music.

In a world where multiple devices vie for our attention constantly, how does an audio presenter communicate effectively? Global broadcast consultant, Valerie Geller, shares her thoughts on how to engage and grow audiences.

In the world of the blockbuster podcast, Goalhanger creates hits with the same flair that its co-founder, Gary Lineker, scored goals. But what makes the company so successful? And what was the secret behind it becoming Audio Brand of the Year at the ARIAS? Hugh Rifkind finds out.

Today, streaming platforms and algorithms can generate endless playlists based on listening data. But what keeps radio compelling is the human touch: the instinct, taste, and storytelling that producers bring to the air. This session explores how music radio producers can inspire, surprise, and emotionally connect with audiences in ways machines cannot. Supported by PPL and PRS for Music.

A special sound and video visual collaboration between Audio Artist Axel Kacoutié and producer and Founder of Sea Salt and Mango production company Tony Phillips arguing that it’s never been more important to hear Black Voices in all areas of the audo industry.

Steve will take you on a tour of radio stations around the world showcasing examples of the economic, political and cultural impact of the medium. It’s a personal journey featuring radio stations he has visited from The Falkland Islands to South Africa and from Chernobyl to Belgrade.

Words of wisdom for the modern age of audio from world-renowned broadcast consultant, Valerie Geller.

Podcasting and audio storytelling have never been more popular, but turning a loyal audience into meaningful income remains a challenge for many. This session brings together leaders from across the audio industry to explore the different routes to sustainable revenue, from subscriptions to merch, newsletters to books. Moderated by the BBC’s Ros Atkins, this session […]

Radio 3 Controller Sam Jackson discusses his two years at the helm of both the BBC’s home of classical music and The Proms. How has he implemented his vision, and taken both the staff and listeners with him to win this year’s Arias Gold for the Event and Station of the Year categories.

Jon Zilkha, Controller of BBC World Service English, reflects on the station’s values, mission and importance at home and around the world, and tells us what World of Sound evokes to him.

Producer & presenter Monica Whitlock and Editor Penny Murphy describe how the stories of one young woman in Afghanistan tell us so much about life under the Taliban. ‘Leila’ lives a small, quiet life – she describes the little everyday rebellions and the boredom of routines. How do programme-makers turn an individual story into a […]