This episode brings together three big stories shaping the podcast world right now. First, Audacity v4 has landed with a major redesign — a cleaner interface, customizable workspaces, new clip‑editing tools, expanded plugin support, and a more flexible recording workflow. The core app stays free, even as Audacity promotes its optional cloud‑saving service.
Then we zoom out to listener behavior: 62.1% of adults listen to podcasts on an iPhone, dwarfing Android, Windows, and iPad usage. It’s a reminder of just how dominant Apple’s ecosystem remains in podcast consumption.
And finally, we head to London, where Goalhanger wrapped the inaugural The Rest Is Fest — a three‑day takeover of the Southbank Centre that sold 26,000 tickets across 22 shows. From Gary Lineker’s conversation with Stanley Tucci to debut live editions of The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Money, The Rest Is Science, and more, the festival brought the entire Goalhanger universe together for the first time.
Three stories. One episode. A snapshot of where podcasting is heading next.

The Tools, the Trends, and the Takeover

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