Spanish Sundown by creator/host Samuel Mattern is a prime example of excellence in European podcasting. Spanish Sundown is the result of years of ongoing historical research. An original audio drama production, it features the authentic sounds of Spain recorded on-site. Mr. Mattern advises: “Close your eyes and travel here with your mind.”
Spanish Sundown
Despite a popular notion among the America First crowd, podcasting origins are not strictly American. Moreover, the term “podcast” itself was coined by British journalist Ben Hammersley writing for the UK newspaper The Guardian.
All in all, an international affair. In this article, we will investigate three areas of the world where podcasting is thriving. To be clear, podcasting is a growth industry in Australia, South America, and Asia, but for the purposes of focus, we will concentrate on Africa, Canada, and Europe.
O Canada
When President Trump ruffled feathers by calling Canada the “51st state,” he apparently wasn’t paying any attention to the robust and vibrant podcasting community that our neighbors to the north enjoy.
In fact, according to Podnews, Canadian-made podcasts captured 43% of average listening time among monthly Canadian podcast consumers, topping U.S. content at 41%.
“The pace of change in Canada’s podcast market is unlike anything we’ve seen before,” said Daryl Battaglia, Senior Vice President of Measurement Products and Strategy at Triton Digital. “What’s especially compelling is that growth is coming from multiple directions at once — new listeners entering the market, existing listeners consuming more content, and video transforming how the medium is experienced altogether. The Canadian podcast audience is growing, diversifying, and listening more. That’s a powerful foundation for what comes next.”
The top sales network and overall podcasts were nearly all Canadian productions, reflecting both the quality of homegrown content and the depth of Canadian listener loyalty. CBC/Radio-Canada network leads with an average of 2.16 million average weekly downloads in Canada, more than double its nearest competitor.
CBC/Radio-Canada also led among top overall podcasts with shows including Front Burner, The World This Hour, World Report and The Current.
“Podcasting is no longer an emerging channel in Canada. It’s become mainstream, reaching nearly half of all Canadian adults and evolving rapidly in how it’s consumed,” concluded Daryl Battaglia in the press release. “That scale, combined with the depth of engagement we’re measuring, creates a compelling case for creators to invest in their content and for advertisers to treat audio as a core part of their media strategy. For creators, publishers and advertisers, that convergence represents a significant and durable opportunity.”
In Alone: A Love Story, CBC on-air reporter Michelle Parise narrates the story herself, often using an intimate, “diary-like” style that makes listeners feel as though a close friend is sharing a personal story. The show covers, complex themes such as the loneliness of divorce, part-time parenting, postpartum depression, and, the search for self-love.
Michelle Parise
A prime example of Canadian podcast excellence is the award-winning Alone: A Love Story by CBC on-air reporter Michelle Parise. The audio drama chronicles the breakdown of her marriage due to an affair, subsequent divorce, and navigating life as a 40-year-old single mother. Known for its candid, intimate storytelling, it explores loneliness, heartbreak, and dating.
The CBC podcast, which ran for three seasons, won Gold at the 2018 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
Another shining star is Mike Boon, who bills himself on his LinkedIn page as the “Canadian Godfather of Podcasting.” After researching all that he’s accomplished on Canadian podcasting, I think we are ready to kiss the ring. On his Toronto Mike’d podcast, Boon discusses various issues of the day and chats with interesting guests about the serious and not-so-serious. It’s authentic controlled chaos with a Toronto spin.
What I really admire about Toronto Mike’d is that it acts like a de facto local newspaper. Want to know what’s going on in Toronto? Listen to Toronto Mike’d. He truly has the pulse of the city.
To be clear, you don’t have to be Canadian to enjoy Toronto Mike’d. It seems like he’s an institution in the Toronto area. I enjoyed his insights, his humor, his openness, and his longevity.
A valuable central hub for Canadian podcasting is Pod The North by Kattie Laur.
Pod The North creator Kattie Laur says: “Pod the North is in a really interesting stage right now! The newsletter is approaching its fourth anniversary and 100th issue in September of this year. And, now that the community is established, my work with Pod the North will also focus on advocacy efforts on encouraging Canadians to listen to more homegrown content, establishing the credibility of Canadian podcasts to advertisers, and fighting for more resources and grant funding.”
Kattie Laur
Pod The North is a Substack newsletter that strives to be a trusted community and production resource, advocateing for Canadian podcasts and ensures our ecosystem thrives. Through its creator, Kattie Laur, Pod The North has helped Canadian indie podcasters make better content and grow their shows, get Canadian podcasts the resources they need to make successful podcasts, and encourage the general public to listen to more Canadian podcasts, and get invested in podcasting as a part of Canada’s entertainment industry and as an economic force.
Kattie Laur explains: “Since its launch, the mission of Pod the North has pivoted from asking ‘What’s going on here?’ to ‘How do we thrive?’. I’d say since it’s launch, the Canadian podcasting ecosystem has developed a collective understanding of who the major players are on the national and international podcasting stage, and what we need to get ahead.
One of Canada’s podcasting strengths is its diversity. Canada has one of the highest ratios of foreign-born residents in the industrialized Western world. according to Statistics Canada Census, immigrants make up 23.0% of Canada’s total population, representing about 8.36 million foreign-born people.
Scottish-born podcaster Danny Brown exemplifies that diversity. Now a long-time Ontario resident, Danny has an impressive resume. He has been the Head of Podcaster Support and Experience at Captivate.fm, a growth-oriented podcast hosting and analytics platform, since 2022. He had created and hosts several award-winning podcasts including One Minute Podcast Tips.
One of Mr. Brown’s most innovative shows is 5 Random Questions, which adds a higher level of complexity and potential for chaos in a podcast interview show.
On the show, Danny Brown sits down with his special guest and uses a random question generator to come up with five unpredictable, thought-provoking, and sometimes downright hilarious questions. No topic is off-limits as Danny and his guests dive into their answers, sparking lively discussions filled with laughter, surprises, and occasional deep insights. As a special twist, every guest gets to turn the tables and ask Danny any random question they like, putting him on the spot and keeping things fresh and fun.
The podcast began in June 2024 and has already received a lot of listener attention and buzz.
In the hands of a lesser host, this format could either devolve into conversational anarchy or be as rigid as a British stiff upper lip. Brown is in complete control here. He goes with the flow, relaxes his guests with his genial sense of humor and understated wit, and he can improvise like the best stand-up comedian.
Not content with these shows, Danny Brown recently introduced Artifacts, which is a storytelling podcast hosted by award-winning podcaster Danny Brown. It explores lost media, old internet culture, forgotten technology, and retro gaming, focusing on why we still feel deeply connected to these early digital eras. Rather than just discussing hardware or software, the show highlights how platforms like old message boards, physical media (like burned CDs), and dead consoles defined human connections before the internet became heavily polished and algorithm-driven.
When asked about Canadian podcasting, Danny Brown observes: “I think Canadian podcasting culture is quite different from the industry itself. It’s still a relatively small and pretty interconnected community, and there’s a real independent, DIY spirit to it. We don’t have quite the same podcast-celebrity culture you see in the U.S., and I think Canadians are generally a little less comfortable shouting about how great they are!”
“There’s a lot of really thoughtful, well-produced storytelling happening here, but I also think we sometimes underestimate how good the Canadian podcasting community actually is. The interesting thing is that we’re sitting next to the biggest podcast market in the world, so Canadian podcasters have a choice that’s quite unique. You can lean into being Canadian and tell stories that are really specific to our communities and culture, or you can make something with a global audience in mind.”
Podcasting in any area or nation can always be evaluated by the health of its award programs. Canada is no exception. The Canadian Podcast Awards, established in 2018 by Podcamp Toronto, showcases the very best in Canadian on-demand digital audio production.
anadian History Ehx is a popular, independent weekly podcast hosted by Craig Baird that explores the “good, the bad, and the weird” of Canada’s history. Launched in 2019, it covers topics from pre-colonial times to 25 years ago, focusing on, but not limited to, lesser-known stories, Indigenous history, and regional narratives.
Canadian History Ehx
In 2025, the 8th Canadian Podcast Awards, hosted by past recipients and broadcast on YouTube, recognized a wide range of work across Canadian podcasting, with 90’s Tunes awarded Outstanding Music Series, Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch receiving Outstanding Comedy Series, and Haunted Canada: Ghost Stories, Hauntings, and the Unexplained taking Outstanding True Crime Series. Canadian History Ehx was recognized for Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Society & Culture Series, while Comedians In Dungeons Getting Dragons won Outstanding Fiction Series. Toronto Mike’d: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast received Outstanding News & Current Affairs Series, and The Powder Room was named the People’s Choice winner. Individual honours included Ashley Lanna, who received Best Host in a Series for Lullaby: The Fear Podcast.
“The nominees and winners reflect the role podcasting plays in Canadian storytelling today,” said John Leschinski, Founder of the Canadian Podcast Awards. “Their work adds something meaningful to the culture we share and to the way Canadian stories are told.”
I think Danny Brown sums up the view of the Canadian podcasting community: ” I’d just love to see Canadian podcasting embrace what makes it Canadian rather than feeling like it has to copy what’s happening in the U.S. There’s a lot of talent here, and I think we could be a little more confident about that.”
A Wave of Podcasting in Europe
Just As Pod The North acts as a central hub for Canadian podcasting, Eurowaves is the focal point of European podcasting. Created by experienced podcaster, producer, writer, and activist Andreea Coscai, Eurowaves is filled with podcast recommendations from Andreea, industry insights, interviews with European podcast professionals, upcoming events and opportunities, and spotlights on companies and organizations driving change in European podcasting. In fact, Eurowaves recently started a website to expand its reach.
Andreea Coscai shares: “I’m from Romania, in the Balkans, where press freedom is customarily challenged, and independent journalism is in a constant fight for sustainability. Having lived in China for two years, the U.S. for five, and now back in Europe, storytelling has become the connecting link of it all for me — a way to make sense of my own journey, connect dots across the world, and bring people together to have interest in issues beyond their borders.”
Andreea Coscai
Andreea notes: “The podcasting scene in Europe is very diverse. Each country has its own approach, but the more you look at it closely, you’ll see surprising similarities.”
Here’s an example of the content from Eurowaves #45:
- Jullian Androkae and I talked with Claire Waite Brown of TrueFans about everything from our thoughts on Podcasting 2.0 to global perspectives and how to be a real partner for a podcaster launching, rebranding or elevating their podcast.
- The Ambies entries are open internationally. There are two new categories – best music and episode of the year.
- 🇫🇷🇵🇱ARTE is hiring a Polish-speaking freelance journalist in Strasbourg.
- 🇩🇪The max15 award welcomes submissions across the entire spectrum of radio drama.
- 🇫🇷ARTE Radio Audioblogs launched the twelfth edition of their summer podcast competition, in partnership with Télérama and Sennheiser.
Andreea has smartly created an Eurowaves Advisory Board, which consists of an impressive lineup of podcast experts such as Ana Xavier (The Podcast Space), Ana Ribera García-Rubio (Spain), Jullian Androkae (PodVision), James Cridland (Podnews), Sam Sethi (TrueFans), Katz Laszlo and Lory Martinez (Studio Ochenta).
Andreea explains: “The advisory board is a group international podcasting leaders committed to the Eurowaves mission of connecting the European podcasting industry to the world. The podcasting scene in Europe is very diverse, yet disconnected. Each country has its own approach, but the closer you look, the more surprising similarities you find. This board is a group of professionals who have spent their careers building exactly that, in different corners of the world. Having them in the same room makes Eurowaves even more useful to the industry.”
There are 44 countries in Europe according to the United Nations geoscheme, though other definitions count between 40 and 50 countries depending on how borders and transcontinental nations are handled.
Here’s Spanish Sundown creator/host Samuel Mattern discussing European podcasting and the need to connect: “We all know podcasting can be solitary work. Online communities are wonderful, but there is nothing like a good old-fashioned meet-up in person. In this vein, the two events that stand out to me this year are the UK International Audio Drama Festival in Canterbury UK, and the Eurowaves meetup in Madrid, Spain. The fellow podcasters I met were diverse, from different cultural, linguistic and professional backgrounds . In professional terms, I left feeling energized, with new creative juices flowing, and plenty of new ideas to incorporate into my show, monetization strategies, and offers for collaboration. In personal terms, I just loved meeting such a nice group of people over beers and am thrilled to have made new friends.”
Ana Xavier is a Portuguese expat living in Dallas, passionate about podcasting, sustainability and women empowerment.
Ana Xavier
There are multilingual podcasts in Europe to help podcasters mature in the industry. For example, The Podcast Space delivers real-world, practical strategies to help impact-driven women, multilingual creators, and underrepresented podcasters grow with confidence.
Hosted by Ana Xavier—an award-winning podcast marketer and strategist with clients across the globe, and 15+ years of experience in the industry—this show offers bite-sized, tactical advice you can implement right away.
Ana Xavier typifies the multicultural aspect of podcasting in Europe. Here’s her story: “After graduating from University of Porto, in Portugal, she started working in her hometown’s radio as a journalist and on-air talent.
Ana told VoyageDallas: “As my contract was coming to an end, my best friend at the time was going to London to do her Masters’ and teased me to go with her – why wouldn’t I, knowing that London was the best place to grow as a radio host? So without thinking much about it and not being a native speaker – there I went to study advanced radio production! London was a phenomenal place to grow individually as it’s a melting pot that provides a worldly view and allows you to practice multiple languages as you make friends from all over the world! I was able to practice my English, Spanish, French and Italian while there!”
Some podcasts of note in Europe include:
Gemischtes Hack: Comedian Felix Lobrecht and writer Tommi Schmitt host this massive conversational chat show, regularly ranking as one of the most-streamed podcasts in German-speaking Europe.
Fest & Flauschig: Entertainer Jan Böhmermann and musician Olli Schulz host this iconic weekly banter and talk podcast on Spotify. [1]
Lage der Nation: Journalist Philip Banse and judge Ulf Buermeyer break down German politics, laws, and major news events in depth each week. []
Baywatch Berlin: TV host Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Jakob Lundt, and Thomas Schmitt chat informally about pop culture, daily life, and media. [1]
Zeit Verbrechen: Sabine Rückert and Andreas Sentker from the weekly newspaper Die Zeit discuss gripping true-crime cases and the background of criminal acts.
Hobbylos: Streamers Rezo and Julien Bam host a relaxed, highly popular comedy and storytelling show targeting younger audience
Il podcast di Alessandro Barbero: Features captivating history lectures by a famous medieval historian.
Elisa True Crime: Explores gripping and detailed criminal cases with a massive native following.
Cose Molto Umane: Explains quirky daily questions and “very human things” in short, fun episode
Samuel Mattern, creator/host of the Spanish Sundown horror/history podcast adds: “In recent years, I have seen a number of new shows with formats that differ from the traditional, dominant talk radio, chit-chat style. These range from documentary – No sé cómo era antes, on gender-based violence — to audio drama – Blum, branded content for the Swiss board of tourism – to experimental soundscapes – all of Belgian-born Spanish resident Anne Lepère’s work is beautiful. I love to see all these new styles and creative people sharing. In fact, there are so many great new shows out there that I can’t keep up with them all!:”
In Ireland, podcasting is thriving in content, quality and ad dollars. Eurowaves just reported that in Ireland, podcast advertising is up 33% year-on-year.
The multi-award-winning series comprises approximately 15 episodes per season, with each episode ranging from four to 16 minutes and focusing on a single speaker (and once, a couple). Much like an album, the independent episodes—when listened to consecutively—create an emotional arc, woven together through a cohesive, atmospheric soundscape evocative of a beloved, old record thrumming ‘round the turntable—a hallmark of Promenade’s unique storytelling approach.
Andy Gaffney
One of the many noteworthy shows in Ireland is Promenade by Andy Gaffney. The audio drama is a constellation of memories, bringing listeners on a journey around the world to share in the simple, poignant and remarkable recollections we gather throughout our lives; from a modern-day rooftop in New York to 1930s Budapest, each episode serves as a musing on nostalgia, beauty and the bittersweetness of the everyday.
The All-Ireland Podcast Awards (AIPA) will also return for their second year as part of SOUND.WAVES. 2026 on November 11, 2026.
Launched in 2025 to create an annual moment of recognition for Ireland’s growing podcast sector, the inaugural Awards attracted entries from independent creators, commercial publishers and public service broadcasters across the 32 counties. An international and Irish judging panel included representatives from Spotify, Patreon, BBC, Wondery, Netflix, RTÉ, ONIC, GoLoud and Journal Media.
The first AIPA winners included The Indo Daily, The Real Carrie Jade, Cover: Stakeknife, Young Hot Guys, The Laughs of Your Life with Doireann Garrihy, Indo Sport – A Closer Look and Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED, with Nicky Byrne receiving the inaugural Spotlight Award.
In Vienna, Austria, Lead With Your Voice is a podcast hosted by Regina Larko that focuses on voice leadership, podcasting, and authentic communication. Regina Larko, born in Vienna, Austria, is an advocate for authentic communication. She received a Master’s in Sinology at the University of Vienna. On the show, her tagline is: “It’s not about sounding perfect. It’s about sounding like you.”
On the show, Regina covers voice leadership, thought leadership, authentic communication, and podcasting. The focus and key theme explores how to use your voice with courage, confidence, and intention. My favorite episode is the July 6th show – Building a Relationship with Your Voice. In that episode, Regina says: “I recently looked back at my podcast analytics. Not just the download numbers, but the comments, the messages, and the moments where people stayed with me the longest. And I noticed something. The episodes that resonated most weren’t the ones filled with podcasting strategies or technical advice…but more about leadership, identity, and why our relationship with our own voice is never really finished.”
Finally, independent podcasting is alive and well in the United Kingdom, thanks to Emma Turner and Em McGowan of whynow Media of the Verbal Diorama podcast. These two women were the vanguard of developing the Independent Podcast Awards, which are now in their fourth year and Kings Place in Kings Cross in London.
European podcasting still faces myriad challenges. Europe’s multiplicity of languages acts as a structural barrier. Unlike video content that relies on subtitles, audio depends heavily on voice and language, making cross-border scaling and adaptation difficult. The ecosystem is fractured by varied national regulations, distinct media consumption habits, and a lack of a single dominant distribution or monetization platform across the continent. According to Research And Markets, ad revenue and advertiser confidence lag behind North America, particularly in non-English-speaking domestic markets where brands are still testing the medium’s commercial potential. Of course, listening preferences differ sharply by region—some countries embrace narrative audio while others heavily favor video podcasts or celebrity talk formats on platforms like YouTube.
“With dedicated stewards like Andreea Coscai of Eurowaves, its advisory board, and the growing number of talented creators getting into podcasting throughout Europe, it won’t be long before Europe becomes a hotspot for podcasting,” notes International Media Consultant Carol Rendina.
Africa – The sleeping giant of podcasting
Africa is the second-largest and second-most populous continent on Earth, covering about 11.7 million square miles with 54 sovereign countries and a population of over 1.4 billion people.
Research shared by The Podcast Host indicates the African podcast market is projected to grow significantly. Casual, conversational shows and lifestyle content attract the largest audiences. African Creators frequently explore gender, mental health, financial literacy, politics, and social justice.
Noteworthy shows include South Africa’s popular Podcast and Chill, investigative series like Alibi, and cultural commentary shows like Afroqueer.
Many podcasters operate on self-funded, shoestring budgets due to limited local advertising and sponsorship deals. High costs of mobile data and inconsistent internet access remain barriers for wider daily listenership.
Just as in Europe with Eurowaves and in Canada with Pod The North, Africa has a central clearinghouse for African podcasting. It’s the Substack newsletter and podcast Into The Podverse by Tony Doe.
Into The Podverse is a podcast and newsletter exploring the global podcasting landscape through an African lens. We share insights, strategies, and stories, from industry trends and practical tips to conversations with creators shaping the future of audio. Our focus is on empowering independent African podcasters and amplifying authentic voices that matter. About the Host I’m Tony Doe, a media professional and radio consultant with a passion for podcasting. With years of experience in broadcast and digital media, I help podcasters navigate the ever-evolving audio space. Into The Podverse is my way of connecting African creators to global conversations while celebrating the power of storytelling in sound.
Tony Doe
Tony Onwuchekwa, also known as Tony Doe, is a Nigerian media consultant and podcaster. He helps creators navigate the podcasting landscape, blending practical advice with industry insight. Through Into The Podverse, he amplifies African voices and builds bridges between local and global audio communities.
Here’s an example of some of the coverage of African podcasting from the August 21, 2026 edition:
TBAY Podcast Builds Community Through Immigrant Stories | The Bridge and You Podcast shares honest journeys of Nigerians and other Africans building new lives in the UK. Host Emmanuel Damilare Adegbite and guests talk identity, ambition and the real work of settling in, creating a space where listeners feel seen. [Read More]
PodFest Naija 2026 Is Back | Africa’s biggest storytelling celebration returns on 25 September at Harbour Point, Lagos. Expect stacked speakers, a Spotify masterclass, brand partners and a room full of podcasters and creators ready to connect. Registration is open now. [Read More]
It’s Podcast Awards Season Again | The SA Podcast Awards are back with new categories and criteria. Solid Gold Podcasts offers to cover entry fees for its clients, so if you’ve got a show worth entering, now’s the time. [Read More]
Moreover, organizations like Africa Podfest work to connect creators and celebrate achievements every year on Africa Podcast Day (February 12). Despite structural issues and limited internet penetration, the medium is attracting audiences in search of new ideas and captivating stories. Distribution and monetization, though, remain key challenges and threaten growth in a continent where audio has always been widely consumed.
“African countries with digital innovation hubs such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt have seen faster growth in podcasting. The podcasting space in Africa is buzzing, with a lot of people creating and listening to interesting stories,” says Tony Onwuchekwa.
Tony adds: Despite the rapid growth in African podcasting, monetization is still a major challenge. At the moment most African podcasts are self-funded and very few have been able to secure sponsorship or advertising deals. Hence many creators struggle to make a living from their shows.”
A global hit
Even though the industry is still in its formative years, African podcasts are gaining ground and recognition in global spaces. In a first for Africa, I Will not Grow Old Here, a podcast series produced by Radio Workshop, was nominated for one of Podcast Academy Awards in the Documentary Category. The category included powerhouses such as New York Times Serial production, We were three and Lava For Good podcast Bone Valley among others.
I Will not Grow Old Here is a three-part series focusing on the story of one young person, 23-year-old Mary-Ann Nobele, who investigates high unemployment rates among the youth in South Africa and their aspirations to succeed. She tells the story through her life and self-promise of making it out of Alexandra Township, one of South Africa’s oldest townships that experienced a lot of violence and oppression during Apartheid. Today, Alexandra Township is a melting pot, a place recognized as the birthplace of art and Amapiano music as well as a place rife with crime, gang violence, and drug abuse.
Embracing narrative audio
Narrative podcasts have become increasingly popular. African podcasters are using the format to cover themes such as true crime, history, personal stories, arts and culture.
“People love good stories,” says James Smart, Managing Editor for newsroom production at Nation Media Group.
Before assuming this role, Smart was the podcast editor at the Nation and has produced Kenya’s pioneering immersive podcast series such as Case Number Zero, an audio show digging into the disappearance of blogger and journalist Bogonko Bosire, who went missing in September 2013. The investigation pieces together clues of what might have happened to Bosire through interviews of friends and family conducted between 2015 and 2020. The series attracted over 300,000 listens in the first two weeks after its release and has garnered over one million listens ever since.
“The reception was eye-opening for us,” says Smart. “This was the first time such a story was being told in the country. It showed us that people care for any story that is told well. People cared about Case Number Zero, and they didn’t even have to have known Bogonko Bosire. They just followed the story.”
The Nigerian Index
Into The Podverse and other African journalists have reported on the all-important Nigerian Podcast Index, which documents, preserves, and makes discoverable podcasts produced in Nigeria and by Nigerians around the world. It is not a ranking, review site, or chart. It is a living record of the country’s digital audio ecosystem.
As of February 2026, the Index has catalogued 329 podcast titles, with 73% publishing regularly. The goal is to improve discoverability and create a reliable record of Nigerian audio work. It helps listeners, brands, platforms, and researchers find Nigerian podcasts more easily. Podcasters can get involved by submitting their shows through a form link. If you’re Nigerian at home or based in the diaspora and have a valid RSS feed, you can be listed.
Through the May 21, 2026 edition of Into The Podverse, we learn that:
Spotify officially launched its Johannesburg office to strengthen ties with South African creators, artists, and podcast makers. The move supports deeper investment in local music, storytelling, and audiobooks across the continent.
The Nigerian government unveiled the FutureNow podcast to give boys and girls a real voice in national conversations. Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim says the show helps children share their stories, build confidence, and shape the future.
This week’s picks deliver raw banter, honest dating talk, chaotic personal thoughts, and fun true crime recaps. The Pull Up Podcast, Girls Gotta Eat, Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain, and True Crime Obsessed all bring energy and real connection.
Tony Doe assesses the state of the African podcast market this way: “Cross-border collaboration is growing, but it’s still mostly informal. Creators collaborate, share audiences, and learn from one another across countries. What’s missing is structure. Shared data, stronger regional partnerships, and systems that make collaboration easier to sustain. Africa doesn’t need one voice, but better connections between many voices.”
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