Recognizing The Risk Takers
In 2026, podcasting is in its risk-taking era. The rulebook that once governed what a podcast could be has been dismantled. In its place, we found craft, not chaos. Possibility has edged out perfection.
In this year’s report, you’ll meet the podcasters, producers, and industry builders from WaitWhat to Morning Brew to Proximity Media who are leaning into uncertainty and coming out the other side with something worth listening to.
Access the report now to read about eleven big bets and what happened next.