Podcast Corner: Five podcasting trends to watch out for in 2021

Even more professional broadcasters look set to enter the game, and big TV shows now come with an inevitable podcast 

Podcast killed the radio star 

Annie Mac, Doireann Garrihy, Fearne Cotton, Conor Behan, not to mention former Today FM presenter Muireann O'Connell - all are radio presenters with their own podcasts, unaffiliated to their employer. Their professional qualities make them stand out - many new shows from amateur podcasters (aka the good old days) take time to find their voice. As we reach Peak Podcast, expect to see the trend continue...