"The streaming giant said users spent more time listening to-and watching- podcasts this year than ever before, with video podcast consumption jumping 54% year-on-year. More than 390 million listeners streamed a video-based show in 2025, marking a major shift in how audiences engage with long-form content on the platform."
"Topping the business and tech charts is The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, which continues to pull in a global audience with its interviews spanning entrepreneurship, psychology, leadership and culture. Bartlett's show also ranked second across all podcast categories on Spotify this year, cementing its position as one of the biggest media properties in the world."
""It took about four years before the show really found meaningful traction," he said. "Around episode 450 is when things truly started to click. If you're just starting a podcast - stay patient. The early grind feels endless, but momentum does come.""
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped rankings reveal the most-streamed business and technology podcasts and a major shift toward video long-form content. Users spent more time listening and watching podcasts than ever, with video podcast consumption jumping 54% year-on-year and over 390 million listeners streaming a video-based show. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett topped the business and tech charts and ranked second across all podcast categories. The Journal and Modern Wisdom followed, with Modern Wisdom climbing after viral episodes and a large increase in video engagement. The top 10 list includes Lex Fridman, TED Talks Daily, The Ramsey Show, Freakonomics Radio, and All-In.
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