In the 12-month measurement at Listen Notes (HERE), new podcast production took a sizable step downward (36%) in October 2025 compared to November of last year, and 21% month-over-month (Sep – Oct). 2024. Further, the October measurement represents the lowest podcast production of the 12-month period.
The graph below charts the 12-month shape of new podcasts:
A macro view is found in the count of new podcasts launched per year, going back to 2012. (See the chart below). We observe the Covid-era elevation of content, followed by a return to normal.
Listen Notes also produces an “AI Fake Podcasts Removed” chart. We see a genle decline in that pruning over the last few months:
More podcast stats collected by Listen Notes HERE.
