International Podcast Day

Every year on September 30, International Podcast Day invites listeners and creators around the world to celebrate the power of podcasts—discovering new shows, sharing favorite episodes, and appreciating the people who make them happen. ¹

History of International Podcast Day

International Podcast Day began in 2014 as “National Podcast Day,” a grassroots celebration launched by members of the podcasting community who hosted six hours of live online sessions to mark the occasion. The date of September 30 stuck, and the very first event set the template with call-ins, meetups, and creator Q&As that welcomed anyone curious about the medium.

As participation spread beyond the United States, organizers rebranded the observance as International Podcast Day and continued to grow the celebration with global livestreams; over the years, they’ve hosted more than 200 hours featuring podcasters from nearly 100 nations. Today, calendars and culture sites widely list September 30 as the fixed annual date.

Why is International Podcast Day important?

Podcasts make learning and entertainment easy to carry—on a commute, during a walk, or while cooking—and the day spotlights how this open medium gives space to voices that might not fit traditional radio or TV boxes. Marking the date each year nudges us to widen our listening habits and support shows that inform, comfort, and surprise us.

It also celebrates the craft behind the feed: hosts, producers, editors, composers, and communities who turn ideas into episodes that land in our ears on schedule. By recognizing that work, the observance helps keep podcasting accessible, experimental, and welcoming to newcomers who want to tell stories of their own.

• It invites people to discover new shows together.
• It highlights the creators and crews behind each episode.
• It turns a daily habit into a shared celebration.
• It encourages diverse voices and formats to flourish.
• It helps listeners learn how to support shows they love.

How to Celebrate International Podcast Day

Keep it practical and fun. Pair one favorite show with one new-to-you pick and listen back-to-back, noting what you enjoy about each—structure, sound, host chemistry, or the way a story unfolds. If you’re a creator or curious beginner, use the day to draft a tiny show idea and record a two-minute test; momentum matters more than polish at the start.

Make it social without the pressure. Swap three-episode “starter packs” with a friend, leave a kind review for a show you value, or join a local meetup or livestream; the event’s global angle means there’s almost always a conversation happening somewhere. Libraries, schools, and community groups often share lists and tips you can borrow for an easy listening party at home.

• Share a short playlist of episodes you love.
• Try a new genre and keep one that hooks you.
• Join a livestream or meetup and say hello.
• Leave a rating or review to boost a small show.
• Record a two-minute pilot just for practice.

International Podcast Day Dates Table

1. https://internationalpodcastday.com/[↩]