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The ultimate guide to growing your podcast audience in 2026

How to grow your podcast audience in 2026: the levers that move listens, the metrics that matter, and how one episode becomes 20+ pieces of content.

Acast team

August 25, 2026

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Behind the Podcast with Jon Grilz, creator of Creepy

For Jon Grilz, horror isn’t seasonal, it’s a way of life. In this Behind the Podcast spotlight, the creator of Creepy shares how he finds stories, builds tension through voice and sound, and turns spine-tingling narration into one of podcasting’s most successful horror series.

Miles Mercer

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Behind the Podcast with Anna Doble and Chrystal Genesis of BBC’s Untold Legends: Ora

Untold Legends: Ora unearths the extraordinary life of Ora Washington: a two-sport champion erased by history. Hear from the creative team behind the podcast on researching lost narratives, reimagining the past through sound, and why some of the most powerful stories are the hardest to find.

Simon Franklin

October 11, 2022

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Want to know how to start a sports podcast? Here’s your game plan

Thinking of launching a sports podcast? With thousands of shows out there, standing out takes more than just hot takes. Learn from Acast’s experts on how to find your hook, build a loyal audience, and turn your passion for the game into a winning podcast.

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The ultimate guide to growing your podcast audience in 2026

Behind the Podcast with Jon Grilz, creator of Creepy

Behind the Podcast with Anna Doble and Chrystal Genesis of BBC’s Untold Legends: Ora

Want to know how to start a sports podcast? Here’s your game plan