Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), in partnership with Triton Digital, has released the May results for the Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker is the country’s only official, third-party verified podcast measurement system, governed by a cross-industry Steering Committee and backed by strong collaboration across commercial, independent, and non-commercial publishers. It sets the benchmark for podcast data in Australia.

Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA said: “With 55% of Australians now consuming podcasts each month – up from 52% in 2025 – the growth of this medium is undeniable.¹ The Ranker is the industry’s response to that scale: verified, independent measurement that gives publishers, agencies and advertisers a single source of truth to plan and invest with confidence.”

Who’s Listening, What’s Trending?

News dominates 2026 – and its listeners run the household budget. News has held Australia’s #1 podcast genre since the beginning of 2026. Nearly 80% of its listeners are the primary grocery shopper. On top of that, almost half are planning domestic travel this year, 41% international, and over a third have a new phone (37%) or home tech (35%) on the list. The news audience is commercially active and attractive to brands. Travel, tech, telco, home and FMCG advertisers have a direct line to high-intent household decision-makers inside the year’s most dominant podcast genre.²

Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres May 2026
Genre		Monthly Listeners
1	News	4,910,594
2	Society & Culture	4,060,927
3	Sports	3,399,645
4	Comedy	2,539,069
5	True Crime	2,445,457

Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts May 2026
Podcast		Producer	Monthly Listeners
1	Mamamia Out Loud	Mamamia	1,133,138
2	Hamish & Andy	LiSTNR (SCA)	864,800
3	Sky News Australia Update	News Corp Australia	493,026
4	Conversations	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	452,235
5	Life Uncut	LiSTNR (SCA)	428,354

Sources: 1. The Infinite Dial 2026, Edison Research. Data referring to Australians aged 10+ unless otherwise stated. 2. Triton Digital Demos+ Australian Survey Data (Q1’24 – Q4’25). All percentages represent composition of each genre’s monthly P18+ podcast audience.

About the Australian Podcast Ranker: The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 300 podcasts listened to by Australians, and the top 300 Australian podcasts. The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.

1+1	Mamamia Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	1,133,138	2,510,630
2-1	Hamish & AndyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	864,800	1,560,595
3	Sky News Australia UpdateNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	493,026	851,080
4+2	ConversationsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	452,235	2,544,216
5+2	Life UncutLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	428,354	873,057
6-1	ABC News Top StoriesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	421,473	1,994,880
7+1	SEN BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	404,314	1,278,333
8+12	No FilterMamamia	Mamamia	389,341	791,463
9+1	The FrontNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	371,249	849,537
10-1	Dan Does FootyDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	369,462	515,328
11+1	The ImperfectsLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	339,201	523,225
12-1	Happy Hour with Lucy & NikkiLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	328,528	554,013
13	ABC News DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	328,356	989,963
14	Australian True CrimeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	309,598	817,385
15-11	The DailyNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	309,292	865,906
16	If You’re ListeningAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	282,974	921,572
17-2	The UpdateNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	275,283	490,324
18	The QuickyMamamia	Mamamia	259,828	762,376
19	Full StoryGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	259,072	814,088
20+10	True Crime ConversationsMamamia	Mamamia	254,846	500,687
21	Politics NowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	248,700	844,364
22+2	I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	242,294	499,988
23-6	Global News PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	223,609	772,356
24-2	Triple M Footy AFLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	220,891	436,439
25+1	Stuff You Should KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	220,028	637,515
26+3	On Purpose with Jay ShettyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	216,452	408,014
27-2	7amSolstice Media	Solstice Media / NOVA Entertainment	216,029	700,641
28+3	Straight Talk with Mark BourisMentored Studios	NOVA Entertainment / Mentored Studios	215,081	336,752
29+7	The Case OfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	207,170	686,755
30-7	The Inspired UnemployedLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	206,538	292,405
31-4	NSW News BulletinsTapt Media	Tapt Media	198,460	370,857
32+8	She’s On The MoneyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	195,087	423,949
33+16	Backstage with Cooper & Matty JohnsJohns Media	NOVA Entertainment / Johns Media	189,851	300,831
34	The Daily AusThe Daily Aus	The Daily Aus	188,183	491,074
35	The Howie GamesLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	183,320	389,798
36-4	CommSec Market UpdateLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	183,016	379,390
37	Squiz TodaySquiz Media	Squiz Media	180,278	408,245
38+8	Ben Fordham LiveTapt Media	Tapt Media	176,271	323,879
39+2	RedHandedAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	166,302	464,117
40-7	SBS News In DepthSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	163,379	309,053
41+56	Secrets We KeepLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	160,053	323,763
42+1	No Such Thing As A FishAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	159,607	419,174
43+1	Short History Of…Audioboom	ARN / iHeart	154,252	302,173
44-5	7News Just InLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	153,145	293,216
45+22	All In The MindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	152,856	523,147
46-8	Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	148,318	599,949
47	Big Small TalkLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	145,187	245,693
48+7	Footy & FriendsClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	143,723	225,373
49+1	Triple M Rocks Footy NRLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	143,439	291,254
50+1	Smosh Reads Reddit StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	142,318	284,551
51+2	ABC Business DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	138,656	390,856
52+31	The SpillMamamia	Mamamia	134,977	637,311
53+3	WhateleySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	134,471	547,896
54+186	UnravelAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	130,049	431,061
55+8	Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	128,455	248,862
56-8	Pod Save AmericaAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	128,307	279,550
57+3	Chat 10 Looks 3DM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	124,560	199,539
58-6	The BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	122,671	380,248
59+6	No One Saw It ComingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	122,574	386,417
60-1	AMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	120,860	475,668
61-4	Late Night LiveAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	120,842	688,878
62-8	The Rush Hour with JB & BillyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	115,439	213,483
63+3	Levels PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	115,376	151,235
64+15	ChanticleerNine Publishing	Nine	108,160	145,363
65+4	Love TrappedARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	106,692	246,242
66-2	The Morning EditionNine Publishing	Nine	101,494	251,859
67+10	What’s That Rash?Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	100,915	302,971
68-10	SBS News UpdatesSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	100,658	290,252
69+2	Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’ReilyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	100,497	191,961
70+3	The FinNine Publishing	Nine	98,219	133,095
71+5	KICPodLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	98,071	155,883
72-30	Everyone Has An ExMamamia	Mamamia	96,779	177,081
73-1	The Bye Round With James GrahamThe Bye Round	The Bye Round	96,304	153,240
74+11	Health ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	93,334	396,081
75-1	My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia HardstarkARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	91,875	231,609
76+5	Real Survival StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	89,351	162,685
77-2	Behind the BastardsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	89,256	204,523
78-17	The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	84,561	142,349
79+22	Drive with Jacqui FelgateTapt Media	Tapt Media	84,291	132,664
80+12	Roy and HG – Bludging on the BlindsideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	83,960	192,714
81+6	Outspoken the PodcastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	82,674	134,255
82+7	UnleashedMamamia	Mamamia	81,742	132,508
83-5	Today in FocusGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	81,541	253,154
84+2	Dr Karl PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	80,934	215,242
85-15	Background BriefingAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	80,601	228,003
86+5	Ladies, We Need To TalkAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	79,325	187,934
87+11	Football WeeklyGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	74,733	147,081
88+12	High ScrollersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	73,399	126,212
89+1	PMAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	72,624	259,539
90+22	The Economy, StupidAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	72,617	150,147
91+3	Two Broke ChicksNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	71,974	115,117
92-4	Naked CityNine Publishing	Nine	71,347	142,338
93+20	Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	70,314	120,290
94+8	FEAR & GREED | Business NewsNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	70,199	218,147
95-13	The World TodayAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	69,059	212,665
96+8	Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	68,835	123,944
97-69	MAFS Funny PodcastNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	67,619	102,611
98+5	Murder With My HusbandARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	67,360	138,601
99-3	The Tim Dillon ShowAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	64,565	90,170
100+26	3AW Mornings with Tom ElliottTapt Media	Tapt Media	63,808	140,682
101+13	The Money PuzzleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	62,630	113,128
102+6	Radio National BreakfastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	61,912	326,740
103-10	Betrayal WeeklyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	61,572	173,061
104+84	History Or Hoarding? With Annabel CrabbAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	61,343	148,853
105+2	You’re Dead to MeBBC	ARN / iHeart	61,315	128,168
106-1	Everyone RelaxLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	61,029	139,632
107+8	Big IdeasAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	59,585	184,414
108+37	Dear RachelleNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	58,574	90,557
109	Do You F*cking Mind?NOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	57,988	122,995
110-11	HackAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	57,401	158,936
111+16	Motive & MethodTapt Media	Tapt Media	56,807	114,297
112-67	ExpanseAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	56,355	174,669
113-51	Sick to DeathNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	56,320	114,261
114+3	3AW Breakfast with Ross and RusselTapt Media	Tapt Media	55,809	131,451
115+6	NightlifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	54,774	330,325
116+7	KIC BumpLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	54,546	75,090
117+18	We Don’t Have Time For ThisWe Don’t Have Time For This	We Don’t Have Time For This	54,036	113,914
118+30	Mick in The Morning with Roo, Titus and RosieLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	52,886	139,405
119	The Lady VanishesLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	52,667	103,807
120+4	Life MattersAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	52,317	210,941
121-1	SBS On the MoneySpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	52,137	123,933
122-11	The Psychology of your 20sARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	52,092	97,264
123+15	Motley Fool MoneyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	51,936	93,172
124-8	TradiesClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	50,377	80,389
125	The Sounding BoardSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	49,869	95,163
126-58	The HeadlinesNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	49,723	79,908
127+16	Saturday ExtraAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	49,653	162,623
128+39	Parenting Out LoudMamamia	Mamamia	48,959	82,689
129-11	3AW is FootballTapt Media	Tapt Media	48,772	155,847
130+25	Football DailyBBC	ARN / iHeart	48,358	134,006
131+28	You BeautyMamamia	Mamamia	48,274	141,235
132-13	The Bulwark PodcastAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	46,997	125,582
133+3	It Could Happen HereARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	46,937	109,739
134+6	True Crime with Kendall RaeAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	46,668	96,738
135+22	Imagine ThisAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	46,498	449,866
136+65	StalkedBBC	ARN / iHeart	46,472	63,597
137-7	NRL 360News Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	45,946	73,058
138+61	Fifi, Fev & Nick – 101.9 The Fox MelbourneLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	45,001	64,220
139-7	AmericastBBC	ARN / iHeart	44,048	90,566
140+21	ABC AFL DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	43,665	125,926
141+5	The Grade CricketerDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	43,665	65,049
142-32	Hear Me OutNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network	43,373	56,563
143+8	Real FootyNine Publishing	Nine	43,327	77,626
144-11	Six Tackles With GusTapt Media	Tapt Media	43,199	57,426
145	Occasionally FunnyNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	43,165	70,230
146+1	Revisionist HistoryARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	42,832	98,160
147-8	SportsdaySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	41,654	143,040
148+24	The Science ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	41,570	132,014
149+7	Vain-ishLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	41,570	59,163
150-22	SuperCoach AFL: The Official PodcastNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	41,484	63,608
151+3	The Documentary PodcastBBC	ARN / iHeart	41,231	174,706
152+39	Something To Talk AboutNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	41,071	65,073
153+7	Matt & Alex – All Day BreakfastLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	40,957	84,254
154+4	History ExtraAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	40,660	144,179
155-24	Giddy Up with Gareth HallSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	39,856	159,458
156-4	Headlines on healthSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	39,456	51,345
157+72	Serialously with Annie EliseAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	38,667	85,725
158+16	Australian PoliticsGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	38,652	65,790
159+6	Rear VisionAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	38,624	91,659
160-16	Hard ForkNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	38,205	55,114
161+106	The GirlfriendsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	37,975	92,555
162+7	Drive with Joel & FletchSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	37,883	127,887
163-1	The Hard Ball Gets AFL ShowWest Australian Newspapers	West Australian Newspapers	37,147	56,973
164+9	Matty & CronkNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	36,672	52,753
165+6	BronwynNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	36,468	73,666
166+41	Crunch TimeSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	36,421	96,235
167+29	Nothing To WearMamamia	Mamamia	36,301	65,555
168+51	Insiders PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	35,607	74,795
169+9	CredlinNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	35,418	72,213
170-20	Pod Save the WorldAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	34,926	56,538
171+12	Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra JudgeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	34,876	93,659
172+30	ABC RewindAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	34,866	87,375
173-67	Weekend One on OneSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	34,754	52,169
174+67	Betoota TalksDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	34,733	57,887
175+52	3AW Sports TodayTapt Media	Tapt Media	34,435	72,822
176+30	Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4BBC	ARN / iHeart	34,394	66,352
177+33	How To Fail With Elizabeth DayARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	33,914	58,227
178-10	Badge of BetrayalPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	33,889	61,777
179+33	Law ReportAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	33,589	81,167
180+10	F1 NationAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	33,310	57,961
181-1	Desert Island DiscsBBC	ARN / iHeart	33,259	64,853
182+2	World Of SecretsBBC	ARN / iHeart	32,880	73,816
183-6	Somehow Related with Dave O’Neil & Glenn RobbinsTapt Media	Tapt Media	32,709	68,011
184-55	Fitzy, Wippa & KateNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	32,623	100,412
185-19	NewshourBBC	ARN / iHeart	32,427	121,911
186+40	Squiz KidsSquiz Media	Squiz Media	32,307	111,214
187-45	Australia WideAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	32,027	74,710
188-18	SBS Cantonese – SBS廣東話節目Special Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	31,895	133,172
189+11	MIDMamamia	Mamamia	31,837	60,988
190-14	Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Cat and WoodsyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	31,705	52,624
191-27	The CircusDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	31,499	38,794
192-29	What The Duck?!Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	31,452	97,047
193-4	The Radio National HourAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	31,274	84,869
194-45	Eddie and JimmyTapt Media	Tapt Media	30,852	54,478
195-9	Mornings with Mark LevyTapt Media	Tapt Media	30,396	62,935
196-4	HeavyweightARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	30,149	49,085
197-16	Al Jazeera News UpdatesAl Jazeera	Al Jazeera	30,114	190,007
198-5	F1: Beyond The GridAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	29,391	47,603
199+66	Jase, Lauren & ClintNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	29,142	95,894
200+31	Paul Murray LiveNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	29,126	58,422
201-60	The Binge Cases: My Mother’s LiesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	28,813	59,828
202-5	In Our TimeBBC	ARN / iHeart	28,564	46,482
203+10	Prime Time with Bec WilsonTapt Media	Tapt Media	28,549	46,980
204+10	Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregorARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	28,401	52,371
205+75	Hotter Than YesterdayNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment / ODd Network	28,325	35,514
206+58	The Nutrition CouchARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	28,164	45,450
207+83	Do Not Open This Book by Andy LeeLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	28,081	80,087
208+44	Morning Glory with Matty JohnsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	27,581	42,366
209+2	The MinefieldAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	27,560	59,946
210-31	AIN’T THAT SWELLDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,491	40,945
211-131	Kiss & KillLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	27,433	44,132
212+81	The Binge Crimes: Fatal FantasyARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	27,216	55,561
213-9	The Global StoryBBC	ARN / iHeart	27,142	72,418
214+21	No DunksARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	27,019	61,564
215+31	Fin vs HistoryAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	26,986	54,395
216+23	ok storytimeARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,844	83,030
217-95	The TakeAl Jazeera	Al Jazeera	26,838	64,151
218-65	The National BriefingLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	26,783	58,112
219+17	Secrets of the UnderworldPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	26,607	55,267
220+29	Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen YangARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	26,446	46,237
221	Stories of OriginTapt Media	Tapt Media	26,391	37,036
222-1	Carrie & TommyLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	26,262	81,417
223+62	Lu & JarchLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	26,010	46,575
224+8	Stuff They Don’t Want You To KnowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,983	78,447
225+3	The Buck Up with Kate Langbroek and Nath ValvoARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,911	43,615
226+24	Big Business with Brittney SaundersNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	25,496	44,582
227-10	Ancient CivilisationsAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	25,338	52,345
228+16	The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,199	43,907
229-47	Breaking Points with Krystal and SaagarARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,120	57,503
230+53	But Are You Happy?Mamamia	Mamamia	25,081	52,353
231-13	The Bolt ReportNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	25,049	51,222
232-37	Odd LotsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	25,006	62,517
233-48	167 PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	24,862	34,905
234-9	Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date UpdateARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	24,652	107,559
235-5	The Hook UpAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	24,521	50,819
236-14	FOX FOOTY PodcastsNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	24,516	54,544
237-43	Dino DomeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	24,503	256,142
238-14	Download This ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	23,914	47,715
239	Deep CoverARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,892	50,440
240-42	The Mums’ GroupARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,876	33,202
241+1	ABC SPORT DailyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	23,759	56,717
242-108	SerialNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	23,628	39,733
243-5	UncannyBBC	ARN / iHeart	23,595	45,499
244-35	Hamish & Andy Plus +LiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	23,468	57,371
245+29	This Working LifeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	23,433	49,885
246+1	Sh***ed Married AnnoyedAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	23,191	46,006
247+10	Politics Weekly AmericaGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	23,145	35,258
248+11	Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy FamiliesARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	23,103	68,733
249-1	Skye & CallumNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	23,089	32,636
250-5	The Agenda Setters: AFLLiSTNR (SCA)	LiSTNR (SCA)	23,054	36,463
251+7	This Is ImportantARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	22,938	53,522
252+19	The Minds of Madness – True Crime StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	22,913	50,438
253+2	CODE NRLNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	22,556	36,187
254-34	Modern LoveNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	22,466	31,278
255	The Junkees – Dave O’Neil and Kitty FlanaganTapt Media	Tapt Media	22,351	42,164
256+7	6 Minute EnglishBBC	ARN / iHeart	22,300	50,701
257+16	Sherlock Holmes Short StoriesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	22,078	58,223
258-4	Real DictatorsAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	21,960	47,886
259+20	Kick Off with Brandy and JimmySports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	21,871	77,333
260-17	ABC Cricket PodcastAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	21,869	38,150
261+7	Real Crime with Adam ShandPodshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	21,818	41,934
262-75	The Inside Story PodcastAl Jazeera	Al Jazeera	21,746	40,547
263-12	The Contrarians with Adam and AdirTapt Media	Tapt Media	21,652	43,035
264-3	What Happened To…Podshape	Podshape / NOVA Entertainment	21,416	41,772
265+5	Life of BrianClubby Sports	Clubby Sports / ARN / iHeart	21,180	31,482
266	The Christian O’Connell ShowARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	21,126	81,193
267-158	The InterviewNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	20,896	27,431
268	SBS Learn EnglishSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	20,821	128,752
269	ASSASSINS with Aslan PahariAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	20,528	70,079
270+2	BBCNewscastBBC	ARN / iHeart	20,478	63,524
271-96	The OpinionsNew York Times	ARN / iHeart	20,449	32,545
272-38	Car Trip TriviaNOVA Entertainment	NOVA Entertainment	20,397	59,157
273+23	Jonesy & AmandaARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	20,299	105,367
274-8	15 Minutes with the BossNine Publishing	Nine	20,175	30,224
275-6	The Fairbairn PodcastDM Podcasts	LiSTNR (SCA)	20,074	30,974
276+21	SEN WA BreakfastSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	19,966	68,814
277	The BookshelfAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	19,893	50,944
278-183	World News Weekly – An SBS World News PodcastSpecial Broadcasting Service	Special Broadcasting Service	19,830	64,985
279+10	Two Good SportsARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	19,751	42,334
280+12	The Teacher’s PetNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	19,622	40,718
281-25	Bulwark TakesAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	19,473	87,359
282	History DailyAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	19,462	67,807
283	IntrigueBBC	ARN / iHeart	19,425	42,869
284	Philosopher’s ZoneAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	19,323	43,838
285-32	The SuperCoach NRL PodcastNews Corp Australia	News Corp / NOVA Entertainment	19,121	29,290
286-11	Smosh MouthAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	19,094	35,952
287-11	VIC News BulletinsTapt Media	Tapt Media	18,954	35,079
288-10	The Audio Long ReadGuardian Media Group	Guardian Australia / Acast	18,773	42,506
289	Money NewsTapt Media	Tapt Media	18,748	56,294
290	Crime AnalystARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	18,549	48,567
291+4	SEN AfternoonsSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	18,516	52,062
292-55	Take 5Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	18,491	36,210
293-31	Short & CurlyAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	18,449	197,687
294	Small Town DicksAudioboom	ARN / iHeart	18,360	36,046
295	Footy ClassifiedTapt Media	Tapt Media	18,323	26,261
296	The Rabbit HoleSports Entertainment Network (SEN)	Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)	18,064	27,148
297-3	Into the DarkARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,880	33,525
298-11	The Book ShowAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,798	45,057
299	KIIS BreakfastARN / iHeart	ARN / iHeart	17,573	66,475
300-1	News TimeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	17,504	194,835

---

POWERED BY TRITON DIGITAL’S PODCAST METRICS AND DEMOS+

Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics measurement service is certified by the IAB Tech Lab as complying with Version 2.2 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.Demos+, produced in collaboration with Signal Hill Insights, is a combination of survey data from a representative yearly survey of 12,000 monthly U.S. adults aged 18+ who listen to podcasts and Podcast Metrics download data.

HISTORICAL PODCAST RANKINGS
Triton Digital has retired the monthly publication of the Australian Top Publishers and Top Sales Representation rankers. The last active reporting period was May 2025.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST RANKER

The Australian Podcast Ranker lists the Top 300 podcasts from participating publishers that are consumed by listeners located in Australia. The All-Australian Top 300 Podcast Ranker lists only the Top 300 podcasts commissioned by an Australian publisher, consumed by listeners located in Australia.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is based on a calendar month reporting period. The entities listed are ranked by Monthly Listeners in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. If you wish to sort by downloads, you can click on the “Downloads” column to re-sort amongst the existing data.

For podcasts with multiple categories in the RSS feed, we display and filter by only the first category.

DEMOS+ TOP INDEXING PROGRAMS BY AUDIENCE COMPOSITION

• The Demos+ Top Indexing Programs by Audience Composition lists podcasts that have a high percentage of their audience that falls within a particular audience characteristic. There are 40 audience characteristics, each with its own list of 50 podcasts.
• Among podcasts that Triton measures, the top 300 ranker podcasts ranked by average monthly users for the 6-month time period are eligible to appear in these lists. For each audience characteristic, the top 50 podcasts out of the 300 listed are presented. These 50 podcasts have the highest percentage of their audience that falls within that audience characteristic, as measured by Triton Digital Podcast Metrics Demos+. Triton Digital Podcast Metrics Demos+ utilizes both datasets: the Podcast Metrics IAB-certified download data and the Demos+ survey data. As a result, only participating entities that opt in for measurement are included.

The Ranker is commissioned by Commercial Radio & Audio and includes the participation of the following publishers and sales representation: Acast, Adore Beauty, Al Jazeera, ARN/iHeartPodcast Network Australia, Audioboom, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, DM Podcasts, Guardian Media Group, Hidden Brain Media, HODD Media, Johns Media, Kinderling Kids Radio, LiSTNR (SCA), Motorsport Podcast Network, New York Times, News Corp Australia, Nine, Nova Entertainment, Podshape, Ranieri & Co, RSN Racing & Sport, Schwartz Media, Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), Squiz Media, The Australia Institute, The Bye Round, The Chaser, The Washington Post Podcast Network, TOFOP Productions, Wavelength Creative, We don’t have time for this, West Australian Newspapers.

The Christian O’Connell Show is ramping up Save Our Pub, mobilising listeners, local businesses and tradies to help transform The Criterion Hotel in Helidon, Queensland.

Launched last month across the GOLD Network in partnership with XXXX, Save Our Pub is designed to celebrate the role local pubs play in Australian communities while supporting venues facing significant challenges. The first phase of the campaign generated hundreds of nominations from listeners across the country, with five pubs each receiving a $5,000 boost.

Now, the campaign is shifting from storytelling to action, with The Criterion Hotel becoming the focus of a large-scale community restoration effort that will unfold across broadcast, digital, social and on-the-ground activations.

Owned and operated by Gary and Tracey, The Criterion Hotel is one of the last remaining pubs in the region. Since taking over the historic venue two years ago, the pair have worked to restore the pub while navigating significant personal and financial challenges.

Christian O’Connell said: “This is exactly what Save Our Pub is all about – getting behind places that really matter to the people around them. Gary and Tracey have poured everything into this place. It’s not just a business, it’s their home, their story, and a big part of this community. Now it’s our turn to show up for them.”

The next phase of the campaign will see listeners, local tradespeople and community members contribute time, skills and resources to help revitalise the venue, with the project culminating in a live broadcast from The Criterion Hotel later this month.

The six-week initiative continues across GOLD’s national network, supported by digital, social, video and live experiences, reinforcing ARN’s focus on building scalable entertainment ideas that connect with audiences while creating opportunities for brand partners.

The Christian O’Connell Show airs weekdays from 6-10am on GOLD101.7 Sydney, and 6-9am on GOLD104.3 Melbourne, GOLD DAB+ in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and via the free iHeart app.

The Long Weekend has officially launched, with Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire taking over the GOLD Network nationally this afternoon for the first time with their brand-new Friday show.

Designed to launch audiences into the weekend, the new weekly show delivers a sharp, energetic take on the biggest stories across news, sport and entertainment, alongside headline-making guests, iconic music moments and the kind of fearless, no-filter conversations only Karl and Eddie can deliver.

The first show saw Karl and Eddie discuss the World Cup with former Socceroo Robbie Slater, chat with Australian NBA superstar Josh Giddey about the current Playoffs, catch up with former footballer and Bluestone Lane founder Nick Stone and answer live listener questions, as well as welcome the first live performance to The Long Weekend, with Mark Gable (The Choirboys) performing an acoustic version of ‘Run to Paradise.’

Speaking on air during the first broadcast of The Long Weekend, Karl Stefanovic said “I’m very excited. I’ve got to tell you, I’ve made my way up from the Today Show. I came into the studio to get all the preparation done, and you’ve done all the research. Fantastic. I was half expecting, even though I’ve never done radio before, a gold microphone. No gold microphone.”

Co-host Eddie McGuire said “Welcome to the show. Welcome everybody. We love to be part of your Friday afternoon. We’ve got plenty of guests coming up on our first show…  We are trying to shine light on this show and give people a voice.”

To kick off their debut in style, the first two hours of Friday’s broadcast was recorded from ARN’s state-of-the-art studios in North Sydney, before the show shifted gears for a live final hour inside the iHeart Arena- broadcast in front of a buzzing audience of clients, media and staff.

ARN announced The Long Weekend with Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire was coming to the GOLD Network in May, bringing together two of Australia’s most influential names in media and further cementing ARN’s commitment to producing and delivering premium entertainment.

Today also marks the beginning of a truly multiplatform entertainment experience, with audiences able to tune in to The Long Weekend across the GOLD Network each and every Friday between 12-3pm and watch via the vodcast on the iHeart app, 9Now and Stan.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the GfK Metro Survey 3, 2026 results. Commercial radio reaches 12.8 million Australians weekly – up 350,000 listeners year-on-year (YOY).

Nearly four consecutive years of audiences above 12 million reinforce the medium’s resilience and scale with growth recorded across breakfast, daytime, and drive dayparts. All demographics and listening locations also experienced growth.¹

Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA, said: “In uncertain times, audiences turn to what they trust. Week after week, listeners choose commercial radio for news, entertainment and connection. That consistency matters. It gives brands the opportunity to reach Australians at scale while building the kind of trusted relationships that drive long-term results.”

The audience case is matched by the commercial one. For every dollar invested in radio, brands see two dollars back – second only to social, outperforming video, TV, out-of-home, search and connected TV.² In an economic climate where budgets are under pressure, audio’s ability to strengthen and defend pricing at almost double the level of campaigns without audio earns its place on every media plan.³

Investment in CRA Audio ID means brands can now plan, buy and measure that reach with the precision, transparency and scale that advertisers expect.

For the full 2026 survey dates and historical data, visit: https://cra.au/metro-ratings

Sources: 1. GfK Radio 360 Ratings, SMBAP S3 2026, historical results from S5 2022 – S3 2026, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated. All Demographics: 10-17, 18-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55-64, 65+. 2. 2025 Nielsen Global Annual Marketing Survey: Nielsen Global Compass MMM Benchmarks (USD$).  3. Advertising Council Australia’s (ACA) Effectiveness Database (2018–2025).  

METRO MARKETS:

Sydney Radio 360 Survey 3, 2026

Melbourne Radio 360 Survey 3, 2026

Brisbane Radio 360 Survey 3, 2026

Adelaide Radio 360 Survey 3, 2026

Perth Radio 360 Survey 3, 2026

REGIONAL MARKETS:

Canberra Survey 1, 2026

Gold Coast Radio 360 Survey 1, 2026 

Newcastle Survey 1, 2026

Archive:

Archive of Previous Surveys

ABC broadcasters Fran Kelly and the late James Valentine have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Fran has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). James was acknowledged after receiving his Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the weeks before his death in May.

The honours recognise two extraordinary careers in Australian broadcasting and public life and the lasting contribution Fran and James have made to audiences across the country through their deep commitment to public service media.

For Fran, the honour recognises distinguished service to broadcast journalism, the advancement of social justice and equality and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community.

“It’s an absolute honour to be recognised in this way,” Fran said.

“I am privileged to do a job that I love and one that gives me the opportunity to play a role in advancing social justice and equity by engaging the audience in the big debates of the nation. The ABC has such an important role, especially in challenging times.”

A trusted and authoritative voice for audiences across Australia, Fran built a reputation for rigorous, fair and insightful journalism, interviewing national and global leaders and holding those in power to account.

Fran’s career at the ABC has spanned radio, television and podcasting, including her 17-year tenure as host of Radio National Breakfast from 2005 to 2021.

She has also served as the ABC’s chief political correspondent on AM and PM, political editor of the 7.30 Report and Europe correspondent. She currently presents The Radio National Hour on ABC Radio National and co-hosts political podcast The Party Room.

James Valentine was part of the ABC for more than 30 years, most of which were spent as the Afternoons presenter on 702 ABC Sydney. He is recognised for his significant service to the media as a radio presenter and television host, to music and to children’s literature. 

James died last month and was publicly farewelled at Sydney Town Hall. During the service Governor-General Sam Mostyn recounted how James’ family presented him with the AM medal at his home.  

ABC Director, Audio Ben Latimer said Fran’s contribution to Australian media had helped shape the national conversation.

“Fran has made an extraordinary contribution to Australian journalism,” he said. “Over many years, she has helped audiences make sense of big national and international stories with intelligence, clarity and real integrity.

“This honour is a fitting recognition of everything she has given to the ABC and to public life.”

Latimer praised James Valentine for his exceptional contribution to the ABC and impact on audiences and colleagues. 

“This is a fitting honour for a man who connected so personally with so many people as a friend, colleague and presenter,” he said. 

“We are grateful James received his Member of the Order of Australia award prior to his passing. It was important for him to understand the high regard in which his services were held and the lasting impact he would have on the ABC and the broadcasting industry.”

The King’s Birthday Honours recognise Australians who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and to the nation, with awards announced annually as part of national celebrations in June.

ARN has appointed leading media and commercial executive Melinda Jane (MJ) Deluca as Director of Sales – Digital, strengthening its national sales leadership team and underscoring its digital growth strategy.

Deluca brings 13 years of experience across Australia’s media, digital, technology and advertising sectors, spanning agency, platform and sales leadership roles.

Her career includes senior roles at Taboola, Nine and Yahoo, along with agency-side experience, giving her an end-to-end understanding of the market – from planning and activation to scaled digital and platform-led revenue models. Most recently, she was Director of Agency Development at Taboola, where she led strategic partnerships with major holding groups across ANZ.

ARN Chief Sales Officer Richard Hunwick said: “MJ’s appointment adds significant strength to our business as we accelerate our digital ambitions. She is a highly regarded commercial leader with deep domain expertise and strong commercial acumen, and we are delighted to welcome her to ARN at a pivotal time for digital audio in Australia.

“Her passion, tenacity and breadth of experience across video, programmatic and data make her a tremendous asset to our team. She has a proven track record of driving growth and bringing new technology solutions to market, which will be invaluable as ARN enters its next phase of digital growth.”

MJ Deluca said: “My career has been built in digital, delivering connected solutions for brands and agencies, and I’m excited by ARN’s vision for the future. Digital audio represents a major growth opportunity for advertisers, and it’s an exciting time to join a business so committed to the category.”

“Bringing together iHeart, the global leader in free streaming, with the powerhouse brands of KIIS and GOLD, plus a market-leading podcast and data offering, creates a compelling proposition for clients. Add social amplification and the shift to video, and ARN’s offer becomes even more powerful. I can’t wait to get started.”

Deluca’s appointment reflects ARN’s continued investment in senior talent as it expands its commercial offering across broadcast, streaming, podcasting, digital and live experiences.

Based in Sydney, Deluca commenced with ARN today.

102.3 Triple M Townsville is launching a new Breakfast show, the CK & Kate Breakfast Show, set to wake up North Queensland from Monday, 8 June. 

Bringing together two familiar North Queensland voices – Cliff ‘CK’ Kern and Kate Jeboult – the new show will deliver everything listeners love about Townsville life, including Cowboys chatter and community stories, plenty of laughs and personalities with deep local roots.

Born and raised in Townsville, CK joined 102.3 Triple M Townsville in 2021 and has become a familiar voice across the region through his work on radio, as well as his role as ground announcer alongside Kate for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys and Townsville Fire. He’s no stranger to Breakfast listeners, having stepped in to co-host the show for several weeks during Cliffo’s long-service leave last year.

CK joins Kate Jeboult, who has co-hosted Townsville’s top-rating Breakfast show alongside Cliffo since joining 102.3 Triple M in January 2024. Since moving to Townsville in 2017, Kate has firmly embedded herself in the local community. In 2019 she founded the news platform Townsville Scoop, a place for locals to discover what’s happening in their hometowns, which has reached more than 1.1 million people. 

Cliff ‘CK’ Kern said: “Townsville is my home, so getting the chance to wake up the city every morning alongside Kate is a privilege. We already know each other really well, and we both care a lot about our community. We’ll have plenty of laughs, talk about what matters locally, and remain a part of our listeners’ morning routine.”

Kate Jeboult said: “CK and I have been friends off the air for many years, our kids play soccer together, and we host Cowboys games together. Getting the chance to bring that friendship to breakfast radio feels incredibly exciting. There’s not a man who lives and breathes North Queensland more than CK, and I can’t wait for listeners to hear our exciting new show.”

After recently celebrating more than 25 years in radio and nearly two decades waking up listeners on breakfast radio, Guy ‘Cliffo’ Clifton has made the decision to discover what mornings look like after 4am. Trading early starts, Cliffo is moving into workdays on 102.3 Triple M providing him with a new challenge and allowing him to spend more time with his young family.

Guy ‘Cliffo’ Clifton said: “I’ve loved every second of brekky radio, but I’m looking forward to turning off the early alarms and getting to do the school drop-offs. This wasn’t an easy decision because I love our Triple M listeners, but the good news is we’ll still have plenty of yarns during the workday. I’m really excited to get stuck into a different style of radio.”

SCA Head of Regional Content, Blair Woodcock, said: “When Cliffo first spoke to us about making this move, CK immediately stood out as the right person to step into Breakfast. He’s a genuine Townsville local with a strong connection to the community, and listeners already know and love him. Combined with Kate’s energy and local passion, we’re excited to launch a show that North Queensland will love.”

Don’t miss the debut of The CK & Kate Breakfast Show – tune in Monday, 8 June from 6am on 102.3 Triple M Townsville or listen live on the LiSTNR app.

ARN’s iHeart is ready to kick off the World Cup with the launch of a bold new original vodcast, The Failed Footballer, hosted by former pro-turned-content creator Olan Tekkers.

Launching this Friday 5 June, the video-led podcast series will deliver a fast, fan-first take on the tournament – blending Tekkers’ social-native perspective with live, on-the-ground reporting from ARN journalist John Bric, who will be in the US across the World Cup.

Dropping twice weekly throughout the competition, The Failed Footballer will track every major moment, match and knockout twist as it happens – built for how fans consume football in short, reactive, video-first and always on content.

Episodes will mix quick turnaround takes with weekly feature interviews, with early guests including former Socceroos Mile Sterjovski and Andrew Redmayne, Matildas player Charlize Rule, and SBS World Cup Fever hosts Santo and Ed. Each episode will be created as a full vodcast experience, optimised for both audio and visual audiences.

With more than 450,000 followers, Tekkers brings a highly engaged Gen Z audience to the project, placing the show at the intersection of football culture, personality-led content, and social-first storytelling.

As part of ARN’s growing entertainment ecosystem, the podcast will be distributed across all major platforms, supported by vodcast content on YouTube, social cutdowns across iHeart channels, and live crosses across the KIIS Network.

On launching ‘The Failed Footballer’ Olan Tekkers said, “This World Cup is going to be massive, and I wanted to create something that feels like how fans actually experience football now the reactions, the conversations and the big moments as they happen in real time.”

iHeart Director of Content Shauna Anderson added “The Failed Footballer is a strong example of how we’re evolving iHeart’s original podcast slate – identifying distinctive talent, building formats that resonate with a new generation, and expanding our content across audio, video and social platforms. Olan brings an authentic voice that connects with a new generation of sports fans and we’re looking forward to working with him over the 2026 World Cup.”

The launch builds on ARN’s commitment to expanding iHeart Originals, following increased investment in premium, high-engagement content announced at their Upfront 26 event.

The Failed Footballer launches tomorrow on Friday 5 June and is available via the free iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.