The October Triton Australian Podcast Ranker has been released with Hamish and Andy No 1 and a drop to sports podcasts, post the football seasons with the exception of SEN‘s AFL Trade Radio which looks ahead to season 2026 and was up 100 places to No 43.
News was again the top genre with 8 of the top 20 national and international news podcasts. ABC’s Top News Stories and Conversations both had more than 2 million monthly downloads.
Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA said:
“The Ranker provides a trusted, transparent view of how Australians engage with audio – giving brands confidence in where they invest.”
Stephen Haddad, SCA’s Chief Operating Officer said:
“Today’s Triton Australian Podcast Ranker results reinforce LiSTNR’s ongoing audience reach, premium titles, and continued commercial strength. It’s great to see Hamish & Andy maintain their position as the most listened to podcast in Australia while titles such as The Howie Games, Commsec Market Update, KICPOD and Willow Talk all achieved month-on-month audience growth.
LiSTNR continues to drive the commercial podcast industry and once again in October, outpaced the market. With ongoing investment and development in AdTech, LiSTNR continues to offer the most effective digital audio products globally, which in turn, is driving stronger podcast advertising demand and better results for our clients.
LiSTNR’s Precision+ will launch its first advertising campaign in December to further prove out its capabilities. Together with new podcast signings, LiSTNR is well positioned to continue its momentum through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.”
SEN Group Radio Director, Sam Thompson, said:
“These results underline the strength and depth of our podcast offering. AFL Trade Radio remains a powerhouse during the AFL Trade Period, and Gareth Hall’s Giddy Up continues its remarkable rise, reflecting the growing appetite for racing content. To have 15 titles in the Top 300 is a testament to our team’s commitment to delivering premium sports storytelling.”
And Corey Layton, Head of Digital Audio, ARN, said:
“The Daily’s position as Australia’s #1 international podcast speaks to the strength of our global partnerships and the rising demand for trusted, premium content. Across news, entertainment, and specialist genres, audiences are engaging more deeply and more often – driving strong commercial opportunities. For brands, iHeart offers unmatched scale, trust, and premium environments featuring both global and local voices. We’re proud to connect millions of Australians with the content they love while delivering high-impact advertising each month.”
The full October Ranker is below.
