Another 1,2 finish for LiSTNR in latest Australian Podcast Ranker

Hamish & Andy. Image: SCA

American author and self-help guru Mel Robbins continues to hold down top spot in the latest Triton Digital Australian Podcast Ranker.

With 1,034,681 monthly listeners, The Mel Robbins Podcast retains its #1 ranking for the month of May, ahead of Hamish & Andy at #2, also part of SCA’s LiSTNR stable.

But in one of the most remarkable results for the month, the ABC’s Mushroom Case Daily surged 136 places, to be the fifth most popular podcast in Australia.

LiSTNR was again Australia’s #1 podcast sales representation network, with six titles in the top 20.

ABC News Top Stories and Mamamia Out Loud retained their previous positions in the top five – coming 3rd and 4th respectively.

Executive Head LiSTNR Operations and Audience Grant Tothill said “LiSTNR’s continued strength in podcasting is driven by our investment in our podcast creation teams and premium partnerships to connect with listeners at scale.”

“To hold the number one and number two ranked podcasts in Australia, with Mel Robbins and Hamish & Andy, along with placing 29 titles in the Top 100 is a clear reflection of that.”

“It’s particularly encouraging to see growth in key genres like Factual over the month of May where we’ve benefited from strong audience interest with both short and long-form storytelling.”

Other strong performers for LiSTNR in May were The Imperfects and Dan Does Footy.

ARN’s iHeart claimed the #1 Publisher title for a record 61^st time.

The Kyle & Jackie O Show rose ten places to #7 overall. Life Uncut also climbed five spots to #11 overall, recording its biggest audience since November 2023.

The Daily Aus continued its growth, reaching its highest-ever listener numbers and placing at #22.

Other standout performers include On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Stuff You Should Know, She’s on the Money and BBC Global News Podcast.

Overall, ARN’s iHeart represents 43 of the top 200 podcasts nationally.

Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio, said: “With podcast consumption hitting record highs, iHeart continues to deliver consistent growth across both local and global titles. From the enduring strength of The Kyle & Jackie O Show to the strong cultural connection and loyalty around Life Uncut and The Daily Aus, our slate connects highly engaged audiences with trusted, premium content. As Australia’s #1 podcast network, ARN’s iHeart offers advertisers unmatched scale and opportunities at every stage of the customer journey.”