ARN’s iHeart is celebrating 55 consecutive months as Australia’s #1 podcast publisher.
In November, iHeart recorded over 6.9 million listeners and 19.4 million downloads. Four of iHeart’s podcasts ranked within the top 10, with something for everyone across the festive season.
One of the standout performers for the month was The Daily Aus, which made a remarkable leap of 20 places to reach #32. Catering to a young audience with accessible and engaging news content, the podcast surged in popularity, driven by increased interest in election coverage.
Sam Koslowski, co-founder of The Daily Aus, said: “There has never been a more important time for high-quality news tailored to younger audiences, and it’s clear the appetite is growing. Four of the month’s six best-performing episodes were related to the U.S. election – our listeners seek out The Daily Aus when the big news happens.”
Meanwhile, Audioboom’s Casefile claimed the #1 spot as Australia’s most-listened-to podcast. The Imperfects held steady at #6 overall and maintained its title as the #1 health & wellness podcast. The Kyle and Jackie O Show secured #9, reaffirming its position as the undisputed #1 on-demand radio show, while Life Uncut, hosted by Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne, rounded out the top 10 as Australia’s #1 relationship podcast.
Corey Layton, ARN’s head of digital audio, said: “Achieving 55 consecutive months as Australia’s #1 podcast publisher is a testament to iHeart’s ability to deliver exceptional, genre- defining content that resonates with listeners nationwide. The surge in interest for news-related content highlights the growing role podcasts play in shaping conversations at home and abroad. As we prepare to welcome incredible titles like the BBC podcast slate in 2025, we’re excited to continue setting new benchmarks for podcasting excellence.”