Australia’s podcast charts have a familiar name in the top spot this month, with Hamish & Andy once again holding the crown as the country’s most-listened-to locally produced podcast.
The LiSTNR juggernaut pulled in 881,262 monthly listeners and more than 1.6 million downloads across just five new episodes, solidifying its position as the most dominant title in the space.
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.”
Second Place Hotly Disputed
Beneath the calm of Hamish & Andy’s long-held number one sits a far more chaotic story.
The real movement this month sits between positions two to ten, where news, entertainment, and women-led talk formats are locked in a rapidly tightening race. ABC News Top Stories holds second with 783,353 listeners, followed closely by Mamamia Out Loud at #3 with 622,695, then Shameless at #4 with 532,029 and Sky News Australia Update rounding out the top five.
While entertainment continues to dominate episodic loyalty, daily news bulletins and short-form current affairs continue to grow as appointment listening habits strengthen across workdays. Sky News Australia Update, ABC News Daily, Squiz Today and The Front all landed inside the top 15, continuing a trend of fast, snackable formats outperforming long-form analysis across the broader news category.
Outside of news and comedy, creator-driven content continues to anchor audience stickiness. Shameless, Life Uncut and The Imperfects continue to trade in the top tier against legacy media publishers.
Sports Climbing Into The Summer Season
Sports also made a notable push this month, though not yet inside the top ten, with AFL Trade Radio vaulting 80 spots to #36 and cricket titles beginning their usual seasonal climb.
Demos+ data shows AFL’s avid fans consume Sports podcasts at 49.6%, but their other preferences reveal distinct cultural markers – History ranks second at 32%, followed by Society & Culture at 30.3%. NRL fans show different priorities, with Sports at 37.7%, then Music at 27.4% and Technology at 25.3%.
While both groups share a passion for Sports, their broader podcast interests diverge significantly. AFL fans rounded out their top five with News and Technology (both 30.2%). NRL fans, meanwhile, complete their top five with Business and Comedy (both 23.3%). For brands, these patterns offer valuable cues – campaigns can adapt tone, creative and placement to align with each audience’s listening habits, particularly around key moments in their sporting seasons.
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 SEN’s dominance in sports audio.
“These results underline the strength and depth of our podcast offering,” Thiompson said. “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.”
