There is a struggle for world domination by podcast platforms, but it may turn out that one single dominant podcast platform may never emerge.

A range of researchers at the recent Podcast Day Online event, held by Radiodays Europe, gave snapshots of the major platforms in various countries.

Patreon, and Acast, have joined forces to make patron-only podcast content available to listeners across all of the major podcast platforms. 

Three new entities appear in the Top 100 Podcast Ranker this reporting period, including Hamish & Andy’s Remembering Project (SCA-PodcastOne Australia), Hidden Brain (Stitcher) and Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People (Stitcher). 

 
Stuff You Should Know (ARN/iHeartMedia) remained in the #1 spot as the most downloaded podcast in the country in October.

Wounded Heroes, the national veteran support organisation aiding Australian veterans with emergency accommodation and financial support, has launched the Veteran of the Day program and podcast series.
 
The program pays tribute to the sacrifice and inspiration from veterans of the Western Front and the beaches of Anzac Cove, through the deserts of North Africa, the jungles of the Kokoda Track and the islands of the Pacific, in Korea, East Timor and most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan,
 

Powerful Stories is the latest podcast title to join NOVA Entertainment’s Podcast Network. Created by influential host Tory Archbold, the series launches from 9 November.
 
Powerful Stories steps into the shoes of powerful women and discovers how they earnt their success with guests appearing on Powerful Stories including Kate Vale, Melissa Hoyer, Sally Obermeder, Chelsea Pottenger, Jacinta Tynan, Felicity Harley, Bahar Etminan, Katrina Blowers, Melissa Ambrosini , Emma Isaacs with episodes released every week.

The founding commissioning editor of the ABC’s podcast unit, which now attracts millions of downloads each month, has launched a new independent audio consultancy, Deadset Studios.
 

ARN’s iHeartPodcast Network Australia has partnered with DM Podcasts (Diamantina Media) reinforcing its commitment to the biggest local and global podcasts.
 
DM Podcasts is home to Australian podcasts such as the iconic Betoota Advocate, Chat 10 Looks 3 and So Dramatic!
 

The finalists have been chosen for the 2020 Australian Podcast Awards with the winners to be announced on Saturday 21^st November.

NRL legend Sam Thaiday knows all too well the highs and lows of football, he also knows the highs and lows of life and in a new podcast reveals his own struggles now football is over and says “I do sometimes feel lost and super confused about what I want to do with my life”