The Podcast Academy

11/09/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2026 Ambies will be hosted by On Air Fest!

11/09/2025

🎧 Celebrate International Podcast Day with us!

We want to spotlight the stories behind the shows. Tell us about your podcast journey, your wins, lessons, or favorite moments for a chance to be featured on TPA’s socials!

📅 Submit by September 25
👉 Log in to the TPA members portal to submit
✨ Members only

Let’s celebrate the creativity and community that make podcasting so powerful.

05/09/2025

Social Media for Podcasters 101

There are more platforms than ever to share your podcast, but how do you know which ones are right for you?

Join us on September 12 at 12:00 PM EST for a members-only session with TPA Board of Governors member and podcasting extraordinar . Arielle will break down the basics of today’s biggest platforms and share strategies for showing up in ways that make sense for your show, your audience, and your bandwidth.

✨ Register now at thepodcastacademy.com

04/09/2025

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here… but some teachers aren’t going back.

"Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore" () an Ambie-nominated, award-winning, 7-part narrative series hosted by English instructor Charles Fournier, explores why educators are leaving the classroom and what can be done to stop the exodus.

Charles submitted his podcast to the Ambies, and the ripple effect was huge:
✅ Partnered with Airwave Media
✅ Featured in Apple News & Noteworthy
✅ Tripled downloads
✅ Joined a thriving podcast community

Your show could be next—submissions for the 2026 Ambies are open now - theambies.com

02/09/2025

🚨 Deadline is September 7! 🚨

Your podcast deserves to be celebrated on podcasting’s biggest night, enter now at ambies.com 🎙️✨

29/08/2025

“The Podcast Academy is where powerful podcasters mobilize and form like podcast Voltron.” 💥

, creator and host of Latinos Out Loud, says TPA’s community is made up of the hardest-working people in podcasting. She continues to learn, connect, and grow through the resources and relationships she’s found here. Making her even better at what she does.

Ready to level up your podcasting game? Join the TPA community and see what we can build together.

28/08/2025

Want your podcast to stand out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music?

Morgan Swift of shares five ways to boost your chances of landing in those coveted “Discovery” sections. Check out the full article on our blog!

https://www.thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-industry-insights/featured

We’ve all seen it while scrolling through our favorite podcast apps. A banner highlighting a new season of a cult show. A collection of ten podcasts perfect for your upcoming road trip. A list of episodes to download to help you celebrate Pride Month.  These “discovery” sections are often

26/08/2025

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day by spotlighting Ambie-winning and nominated podcasts that champion women’s voices, stories, and perspectives:

✨ Why Won’t You Date Me? -
✨ Wiser Than Me –
✨ Dying for S*x –
✨ A Slight Change of Plans –
✨ The Nocturnists -

To every woman with a story to tell, your voice matters. Keep creating, keep speaking, and share your work with the world. Ambies submissions are now open! Submit your podcast and make your voice heard.

25/08/2025

A night to remember!
The 2025 Ambies® brought together podcasters from around the world to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and excellence in audio.

From red carpet moments to unforgettable wins, this community continues to inspire us with their voices and visions. 🏆🎙️

Featured here: Host - Tig Notaro, Caroline Kwan, Dr. Kumanyika, Ronan Farrow, Aaron Blanton & Kat, Ira Glass, Preeti Varathan, and Matt Rogers.

Thank you to every nominee, winner, and guest who made this year’s show truly special.

22/08/2025

🎤 What a week at Podcast Movement Dallas!

From Ambies speeches on our red carpet (yes, with our mini 3D Ambie 🏆) to connecting with so many incredible creators, we loved sharing more about The Podcast Academy and the upcoming Ambies.

A huge thank you to our incredible Board members who made the booth possible, to all our members who stopped by, and to the new friends who joined us; we’re so glad you’re part of the community. 🙌

Thank you to everyone who came to chat, celebrate, and get excited about submitting your podcast for the 2026 Ambies!

And stay tuned! We’ll be sharing some of those unforgettable Ambies speeches from our booth soon on our YouTube channel very soon 👀

20/08/2025

Day 2 at Podcast Movement Dallas was incredible!
We connected with podcasters, shared the perks of TPA membership, and gave attendees a chance to step up to the mic for their Ambies-style acceptance speeches 🏆

Don’t forget:
📅 Wednesday, August 20 | 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM (CT)
📍 Yellow Rose Pavilion, Ga***rd Atrium
Join our Podcast Awards & Recognition Meetup!

👋 Visit us at Booth 412 tomorrow and Thursday to meet TPA Governors , , , , , , — and learn how membership can support your podcast journey!