Podcast network Fable and Folly is to close

Sponsored by SoundStack. Your new revenue opportunity lives in existing podcast content. Rediscover, repurpose, and monetize more of the audio and video you already have with SoundStack AI. Learn more The audio fiction podcast network Fable and Folly is to close at the end of this year. The network blames a change in podcast advertising for its closure. However, the network says: "The shows you love aren't going away; they're just heading to new homes. Through the end of the year, we're helping our producers migrate their shows and connect with new hosting and advertising partners, so the series you follow can keep going strong." After we revealed that Apple Podcasts has dropped country-specific editorial in favour of an algorithmic selection, today we carry one example that shows the difference: it was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada last week. Unlike in March 2025, when Apple Podcasts ran a "Made in Canada" initiative, last week only one indigenous-made podcast was promoted by Apple Podcasts in Canada: from the not-entirely-unknown CBC. Apple Podcasts might suggest that human curation remains at the heart of what they do - and that it's good news for creators since they can reach wider audiences than before because they're no longer locally-targeted. However, in our opinion, this is a loss to local producers: and belies a lack of understanding from Apple Podcasts about who pays for podcasting - since in many cases, sponsorship and branded content are sold on a country-by-country basis, where country-specific targeting is vital. What would the happy couple like for a wedding present? How about a podcast? Will Coley produces podcasts that focus on a couple's relationship and upcoming wedding; in this piece from The New York Times, he explains how he makes the shows. > > > Read more of today’s podcast industry news stories on the Podnews website: and get our free daily newsletter. Classifieds - your job or ad here The podcast recorder for studios — Manage clients and access their recordings. No platform nudging them towards AI editing. No paying for confusing features nobody asked for. Try SureTake now. Podcast Growth On Apple, YouTube, & Top Apps — Audiencelift.com Preferred Apps. Drives listens on leading podcast apps. Reach real listeners with Verified Growth™ on top apps. Get a Demo Now! Gold supporters: Buzzsprout, Mowpod, Beehiiv, The $100 MBA, Podbean, Cloud10, The Podglomerate, Podscribe, Magid, Audiohook, Simplecast, Libsyn, audioBoom, The Content Creator's Accountant, Scicomm Media, RedCircle, Sounds Profitable, PAVE Studios, Cohost, Jar Podcast Solutions, Awesound, Acast, We Edit Podcasts, Podpage websites Silver supporters: Audacia Audio, Gamut Podcast Network, Bumper, Sounds Debatable, True Native Media, Nomono, Magellan AI, SoundStack, Podium, Voxtopica, The Podcast Haven, Frequency, Compliance Podcast Network, Red Seat Ventures, Ausha, Truefans, Locked On Podcast Network, Castbox, PodAnalyst, Jonekiri, ARN's iHeartPodcast Network Aust, Hypecast, POW PR, Podium , iono.fm, Tink Media, Blubrry, Companion Arts, Podcast Movement, Health Podcast Network, Transistor, Sonic Influencer Marketing, Headliner, Lemonada Media, Rhapsody Voices, Jam Street Media, CreatorX, Rephonic, Double Elvis Productions, Diversion Podcasts, Content10x, Podcast Partnership, Cleanfeed, School of Podcasting, Podigy, Revolver Podcasts, Lower Street, Adopter Media, Signal Hill Insights Our supporters pay for Podnews, so everyone can read it. Join them today. Image: Fable and Folly