Editor, Podnews.net, Podnews
James Cridland
Editor, Podnews.net | Podnews
About James
James Cridland is an Australian-based radio and podcast industry commentator, consultant, and writer. He is the founder and editor of Podnews, a daily newsletter that covers developments in the podcast industry. Cridland has worked extensively in radio broadcasting, digital audio strategy, podcasting, and hybrid radio technologies. His career in radio began in 1989, and he has held roles spanning broadcasting, digital media, and technology strategy. Notably, he worked for Virgin Radio in the United Kingdom, where he led digital initiatives including the launch of a mobile streaming application and the development of podcasting projects, activities for which the station's digital team received two Webby Awards in 2005. In 2007, Cridland joined the British Broadcasting Corporation and contributed to the enhancement of the BBC's digital audio services, including improving online radio streams and redeveloping programme websites for television and radio. He was a founding participant in the development of RadioDNS, an open standard linking broadcast radio with internet content, and actively contributed to the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, particularly work on the podcast location tag specification. After his tenure at the BBC, Cridland worked as an independent consultant and advisor for broadcasters, technology companies, and media organizations across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. His clients and advisory roles have included Pure, Frontier Silicon, talkSPORT, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and Captivate, a podcast hosting company.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode James Cridland has appeared on, newest first.
New Media Show w/Rob Greenlee
Apple’s New Video Podcast Deep Dive | James Cridland #651
Feb 19, 2026
New Media Show (Video)
Apple’s New Video Podcast Deep Dive | James Cridland #651 (Video)
Feb 19, 2026
New Media Show w/Rob Greenlee
Where Audio, Video, and AI Flow Together | Podfest Panel #648
Jan 27, 2026
New Media Show (Video)
Where Audio, Video, and AI Flow Together | Podfest Panel #648 (Video)
Jan 27, 2026
Health Podcast Show
How Niche Audiences Win in Health Podcasting
Dec 22, 2025
The Pod Files - A Content Marketing Podcast in a Creator Economy World
The Future of Podcasting with James Cridland editor of Podnews
Aug 6, 2025
Feedback
Nick Robinson's interview with David Mencer. Reaction to BBC App overseas
Jul 31, 2025
PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting?
James Cridland on Podcast Revenue, Community & the Future of Audio
Jul 21, 2025
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New Media Show w/Rob Greenlee
2 episodes
Shows
2
New Media Show (Video)
2 episodes
Shows
2
Feedback
2 episodes
Shows
2
Your Next Chapter: Podcast Pioneers and Innovators
2 episodes
Shows
2
Mics To Millions: Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategies for Health & Wellness Podcasters
2 episodes
Shows
2
Health Podcast Show
1 episode
Shows
1
The Pod Files - A Content Marketing Podcast in a Creator Economy World
1 episode
Shows
1
PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting?
1 episode
Shows
1
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