Lex Friedman

Nov. 18, 2025

Podcast Predictions for 2026 from 22 Industry Experts

2025 in Podcasting: A Year of Reckoning 2025 was a year of big shifts and even bigger headlines. We saw companies close, new ventures launch, and familiar players rebrand or pivot. Video podcasts continued to grow, bringing shows to streaming platforms, theaters, and even the Golden Globes stage…

Guests: Sharon Taylor , Eric Barnett , Harry Morton , Rebecca Lavoie , Jessica Cordova Kramer , Bryan Barletta , Fatima Zaidi , Chris Peterson , Odile Beniflah , Sean Howard , Pete Birsinger , Tom Webster , Alexia Bedat , Amanda McLoughlin , Katie Konans , Adam McNeil , Leah Reis-Dennis , Cathy Csukas , Lex Friedman , Dan Misener , Dusty Weis , Gretta Cohn

Sept. 30, 2025

Podcast Veteran Lex Friedman on the Podcast Industry's Evolution

Podcast industry veteran Lex Friedman is the founder of Lex Friedman Consulting where he works with creators, advertisers, platforms, and brands as a strategic consultant. Lex joins the show to discuss the challenges and triumphs as a former executive at Midroll, Art19, and Wondery, shares insights…

Guest: Lex Friedman