See you at Podcast Show London!
May 14, 2025
Attending Podcast Show London? Join Patreon leadership and creators in discussing how to turn a thriving podcast into a media empire.
The Patreon team is headed across the pond to talk about all things podcasting— shows, growth, and lessons learned— at Podcast Show London. As our highest-earning category, podcasters on Patreon know how to build successful and sustainable media businesses. We’re bringing all those insights to the "Studio" and "Talking Podcasts 1" stages next week.
It finally feels like podcasting is getting the credit it deserves for influencing pop culture and business. But it’s happening at a time rife with oversaturation and uncertainty. So how can creators build a long-lasting business, one that withstands platform volatility, economic headwinds, and feeds their passions? On Wednesday, May 21st, Patreon’s Head of Business Development Stephanie Smellie will sit down with Patreon creators and the hosts behind the award-winning podcast RedHanded, Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, to discuss their path to building a full-time sustainable media business. They’ll discuss how Suruthi and Hannah were able to pursue RedHanded full-time, the opportunities that ownership has given them as creators and entrepreneurs, and the importance of fan-fueled communities. Make sure to add “Behind the Paywall: Building A Sustainable Creator Business” to your list of can’t-miss programming.
Stephanie Smellie will be back again on Thursday, May 22nd, to join voices from Sony Music and Goalhanger in a discussion on the rise of paid media and memberships in podcasting. They’ll delve into how fans are coming together to build community not just with their favorite hosts, but with each other. You'll learn how new tools and platforms are offering creators exciting opportunities to engage their fanbases, uncover new revenue, and build loyal communities. Head to the Studio Stage to catch “Superserving Audiences Around the World with Direct-To-Fan Engagement.” Findings from our State of Create report (and maybe a few physical copies of our zine) might make an appearance.
Are you a journalist attending a Podcast Show London and interested in a conversation with Stephanie? Reach out to our team at pr@patreon.com. See you in London!