Podcast Services Around the World
Discover trusted podcast agencies, hosting platforms, and service providers across SHEQONOMI's 65+ supported language markets — from North America to West Africa, South Asia to Latin America.
Become a PartnerNorth America (English)
The world's largest English-language podcast market — home to the most established agencies and platforms.
Podcast Ally
Full-service podcast production agency specializing in women-led shows. Handles editing, show notes, and social clips.
Buzzsprout
Leading podcast hosting platform with distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and 20+ directories.
Podchaser
Podcast discovery and analytics platform. Helps creators track their reach and connect with brands for sponsorships.
Descript
AI-powered podcast and video editing tool. Edit audio by editing text — ideal for non-technical creators.
Riverside.fm
Studio-quality remote recording platform used by top podcasters. Records locally for lossless audio and video.
Transistor
Podcast hosting and analytics for professional creators. Supports multiple shows under one account.
United Kingdom & Ireland
A thriving podcast ecosystem with strong BBC and independent media heritage.
Podcast.co
UK-based full-service podcast agency offering production, strategy, and distribution for brands and creators.
Acast
Global podcast hosting and monetisation platform headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong UK presence.
Australia & New Zealand
A rapidly growing podcast market with strong listenership per capita.
Whooshkaa
Australian podcast hosting and monetisation platform with strong regional ad network connections.
Latin America (Spanish)
One of the fastest-growing podcast markets globally. Spanish-language content is booming across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and beyond.
iVoox
Spain and Latin America's leading podcast platform — hosting, distribution, and monetisation for Spanish-language creators.
Spreaker
Podcast creation, hosting, and live streaming platform with strong Spanish-language community.
Sonoro Media
Premium Spanish-language podcast studio and network based in Mexico City, producing original content for Latin America.
Brazil (Portuguese)
Brazil is the world's 2nd largest podcast market by listenership. Portuguese-language content is thriving.
Spotify for Podcasters (Anchor)
Free podcast creation and hosting tool with direct distribution to Spotify — widely used by Brazilian creators.
Rádio Peão
Brazilian podcast network and production house focused on independent creators and social commentary.
Middle East & North Africa (Arabic)
A rapidly expanding Arabic-language podcast market, led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt.
Anghami
The Middle East's leading music and podcast streaming platform. Essential for reaching Arabic-speaking audiences.
Podeo
MENA-focused podcast platform and production studio offering hosting, distribution, and Arabic content creation.
Sowt
Award-winning Arabic podcast network producing original investigative and narrative journalism podcasts.
iHeartMedia Arabia (Media City Qatar)
iHeartMedia's official MENA presence, headquartered at Media City Qatar. The world's largest podcast publisher by downloads is building a cutting-edge Arabic podcast studio in Qatar, producing original Arabic shows and bringing global podcast formats to the region in partnership with Qatar's Government Communications Office.
CNN Worldwide (Media City Qatar)
CNN's MENA bureau is based at Media City Qatar, producing Arabic and English news content and original documentary programming for the region.
Almana Studios (Media City Qatar)
Professional broadcast and podcast production studio based at Media City Qatar, offering full production services for Arabic and English content creators in the MENA region.
AudioWave (Media City Qatar)
Audio production and podcast studio based at Media City Qatar, specialising in Arabic-language audio content, sound design, and podcast production for MENA creators.
MBC Group (Dubai Media City)
The Arab world's largest free-to-air broadcasting group, headquartered at Dubai Media City. MBC operates 19 TV channels and a growing portfolio of original Arabic podcasts and digital audio content across the MENA region.
Reuters (Dubai Media City)
Reuters' MENA headquarters is based at Dubai Media City, producing award-winning news journalism and original podcast content for Arabic and English-speaking audiences across the region.
CNBC Arabia (Dubai Media City)
CNBC's Arabic-language business news channel, headquartered at Dubai Media City. Produces original business and finance podcasts and digital audio content for the MENA market.
OSN+ / Showtime Arabia (Dubai Media City)
Premium streaming and entertainment network based at Dubai Media City, producing original Arabic drama, entertainment, and audio content for the MENA region.
West Africa (French)
French-speaking West Africa has a vibrant oral storytelling tradition translating powerfully into podcasting.
Bababam
French podcast production company with strong presence in Francophone Africa. Produces original content and supports creators.
Radioplayer
European radio and podcast aggregator with growing Francophone Africa coverage.
South Asia (Hindi & Urdu)
India is one of the world's fastest-growing podcast markets with over 57M monthly listeners.
Hubhopper
India's leading podcast platform and hosting service with distribution across all major Indian streaming apps.
Kuku FM
Indian audio content platform focused on Hindi and regional language long-form audio content and podcasts.
IVM Podcasts
India's first and largest podcast network, producing original English and Hindi shows with professional production.
East Africa (Swahili)
Swahili-language podcasting is growing rapidly across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the wider East African community.
Mdundo
East Africa's leading music and audio content platform with growing podcast distribution capabilities.
Sauti za Wanawake
Swahili-language podcast network amplifying women's voices across East Africa. Aligned with SHEQONOMI's mission.
Sub-Saharan Africa (English & French)
Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa lead a booming African podcast renaissance.
Audiomack
Free music and podcast streaming platform with massive African user base, especially in Nigeria and Ghana.
Afripods
African podcast discovery platform and directory focused on amplifying African voices and stories.
East Asia (Mandarin & Japanese)
Growing podcast markets with unique platform ecosystems.
Ximalaya
China's largest audio content platform with 300M+ users. Essential for reaching Mandarin-speaking audiences.
Himalaya
Global podcast platform with strong Mandarin and English content, bridging East Asian and Western markets.
Global / Multi-Language
Platforms and services that support creators across all languages and markets.
Spotify for Podcasters
The world's largest podcast platform. Free hosting, analytics, and direct access to 600M+ Spotify users globally.
Apple Podcasts Connect
Submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts — available in 175+ countries and supporting all languages.
Otter.ai
AI-powered transcription service supporting English, French, Spanish, and more. Essential for accessibility and SEO.
Podbean
Podcast hosting and monetisation platform with global reach and multilingual support.
Castbox
Global podcast app with AI-powered recommendations and support for 70+ languages.
Are You a Podcast Service Provider?
Join the SHEQONOMI Partners network and connect with women creators across 65+ language markets worldwide. We prioritize partners who share our mission of amplifying women's voices.