Top Ten entry for The Imperfects in latest Australian Podcast Ranker

The Imperfects

The top five remains unchanged in the latest Triton Digital Australian Podcast Ranker, released in partnership with Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), with LiSTNR duo Hamish & Andy still leading the charge as Australia’s #1 podcast,

The Imperfects podcast climbed two spots in October, to crack the top 10.

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.”

ARN’s iHeart continued its momentum in October, with 7.6 million monthly listeners and 26 million monthly downloads.

Australia’s #1 international podcast, The Daily from the New York Times, ranked #13 overall.

One of its global podcast partnerships, ARN says The Daily’s success highlights the growing demand for quality journalism, with news remaining the most popular podcast genre and reflecting listeners’ strong appetite for insightful daily updates and trusted global coverage.

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.”

Jimmy Saunders, Executive Director, Finance and Audio, New York Times added “Australia remains one of our most engaged international markets. We’re proud to continually hold the position of Australia’s #1 international podcast, and our work with ARN’s iHeart to help reach even more passionate listeners who want trusted, in-depth news coverage every day.”

Other standout podcasts on the iHeart network include:

• Life Uncut – #7 overall
• The Kyle & Jackie O Show – #15
• On Purpose With Jay Shetty – up 11 places to #16

In total, ARN’s iHeart represents 50 of the top 200 podcasts in Australia.

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) continues to make its mark, with AFL Trade Radio and Giddy Up with Gareth Hall leading the charge during the month of October.

AFL Trade Radio finished sixth by downloads and 36th by unique listeners in the latest ranker.

Meanwhile, Giddy Up with Gareth Hall surged into the Top 100 at #83, attracting over 70,000 unique listeners and delivering 270,000 downloads for the month.

Across the board, SEN had 15 titles in the Australian Top 300, a strong showing as seasonal content winds down.

 SEN Group Radio Director Sam Thompson said that whilst a lot of Australian sporting entries naturally decreased their rankings following the end of the winter football codes’ seasons in September, these results highlighted the SEN’s dominance in sports audio.

“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.”

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.”