225 Top Podcast Trends for 2025 Every Podcaster Needs to Know

What’s Next for Podcasting in 2025? (Hint: It’s Not Just About Video)

Podcasting is growing up fast, but are you keeping up? From political candidates hitting the mic to the rise of video podcasts, 2024 was wild—and 2025 is shaping up to be the same. Are you staying ahead of the curve?

I found a great article on Cohost's website about what 2025 has in store for podcasters. I'll link to those 25 trend predictions in the show notes if you want a more in-depth look into the future. But here are mt top 3 from the list.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Creative Monetization Tactics: Discover new ways to make your podcast work harder for your business. Dynamic ads, private podcasts, and more!

2. The Rise of Video Podcasting: Why video matters more than ever—but why you shouldn’t jump on the bandwagon without a plan.

3. The Power of Authenticity: In a world flooded with AI, your unique voice is more valuable than ever.

4. The Case for Micro Podcasts (Bonus Trend): Why shorter, snackable episodes might be the next big thing.

Why this matters for you:

If you're an entrepreneur using your podcast to generate leads, establish authority, or boost sales, these trends are worth paying attention to. But here's the kicker: trends come and go, and not every trend is right for your show. I'll share how to stay listener-focused and make the right decisions for your podcast and business.

Mentioned in this episode:

1. Want to align your podcast with your business goals? Check out the Podcast Tune-Up Program for a step-by-step guide to realigning your show and boosting your ROI.

2. Link to the full 2025 podcast trend predictions from Cohost (in the show notes).

Stay ahead of the curve, stay true to your audience, and make 2025 your podcast’s best year yet.

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