Podcast Week: Julia Zaetta gets candid, Nova signs Diary of a CEO, Inspired Unemployed go global
Julia Zaetta opens up on Uncomfortable Growth, ABC News Top Stories and Hamish & Andy battle for #1, Nova signs a major international podcast deal, and The Inspired Unemployed join IMG Talent.
Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut. Season 3, Episode 7 – Julia Zaetta
In this tender and wide-ranging conversation, Julia Zaetta shares more than just her impressive career—she offers a heartfelt look at the personal journey behind it. As one of the longest-serving publishers in the industry, Julia reflects on what it means to truly love your work, and how that deep passion can sustain you through even the hardest of times.
You can listen to the whole chat here:
ABC News Top Stories and Hamish and Andy in tight race to be Australia’s number one podcast
ABC News Top Stories and Hamish and Andy
ABC News Top Stories has retained its number one spot on the Australian Podcast Ranker for June 2025, attracting 781,067 monthly listeners. However, the lead is now slim, with Hamish & Andy just behind on 776,321, narrowing the gap to under 5,000 listeners as the veteran comedy duo edges closer to reclaiming the top position.
It marks a steady climb for Hamish & Andy, who returned to the number two spot after falling to #10 earlier in the year due to a content hiatus. The duo’s resurgence comes despite their typically limited episode output, underscoring the show’s sustained popularity and listener loyalty.
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Nova signs exclusive deal with FlightStory, bringing The Diary Of A CEO to Australian advertisers
If you’ve got a secret but you need to tell someone, anyone, give Kate Murphy a call.
As National Commercial Strategy Director at Nova Entertainment, she’s spent the past year keeping one of the company’s most significant partnerships under wraps: an exclusive deal with FlightStory, the UK-based company behind The Diary Of A CEO.
Now, it’s official, and Nova holds the rights to sell advertising around one of the world’s most influential podcasts in the Australian market.
The Inspired Unemployed sign with IMG Talent
The Inspired Unemployed
Australian comedy duo Jack Steele and Matt Ford, best known for sketching as The Inspired Unemployed, have signed with global agency IMG Talent. The move comes as they look to build on their 4 million‑plus followers and growing entertainment empire.
