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# LATEST NEWS
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23rd September 2026
##### IT'S A FUNNY OLD GAME: THE RISE OF COMEDIANS AS UNLIKELY SPORTS PUNDITS
This blog explores the growing crossover between comedy and sport in podcasting, using the success of Footballing Hell and other comedian-led sports shows as a starting point. It examines why the...
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16th September 2026
##### 6 THINGS SPORTS RIGHTS HOLDERS SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A PODCAST PRODUCTION PARTNER
A practical guide to comparing sports podcast production partners, from audience strategy and workflow to distribution, commercial value and measurement.
[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/choose-sports-podcast-production-partner)
26th August 2026
##### 2027 SPORTING CALENDAR: MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS BY MONTH
The 2027 sporting calendar brings together major global and UK events, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup, The Ashes, the Tour de France, the Men’s Rugby World Cup, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup...
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20th August 2026
##### WHICH PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM SHOULD YOU SUPPORT? FIND YOUR PERFECT CLUB
We've put together a guide to all 20 Premier League clubs, what makes each one unique and, most importantly, the best podcasts to help you understand what it really means to support them. For 39 days...
[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-premier-league-team-us-soccer-fans)
11th August 2026
##### SPORT SOCIAL PODCAST NETWORK RENEWED AS OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL FEST FOR 2026
Sport Social Podcast Network is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Fantasy Football Fest as the event's Official Media Partner for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of...
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28th July 2026
##### CONTENT OVER CAMPAIGNS: FIVE RULES FOR WINNING IN SPORTS PODCASTING
Traditionally sports marketing has revolved around sponsorship assets, matchday exposure, television advertising and social media reach.
[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/content-over-campaigns-five-rules-for-winning-in-sports-podcasting)
22nd July 2026
##### KAREL PRINCE: LIE DETECTOR LAUNCHES ON BBC SOUNDS, PRODUCED BY SPORT SOCIAL STUDIOS
BBC Sounds is launching a brand-new podcast, Karel Prince: Lie Detector, a six-part series that puts football's most outrageous tales under the spotlight. Hosted by the self-proclaimed ‘HMRC of...
[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/karel-prince-lie-detector-launches-on-bbc-sounds-produced-by-sport-social-studios)
22nd July 2026
##### AUDIO PRODUCTION AWARDS RETURNS FOR 2026 - ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
The Audio Production Awards are back for 2026, and Sport Social Podcast Network is on board as a media partner once again.
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14th July 2026
##### AUDIO IS NO LONGER THE FINISH LINE. IT'S THE STARTING LINE.
A Point of View by Sport Social’s Brand Partnerships Director Paul Swaine
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30th June 2026
##### NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE FOOTBALL CONTENT AWARDS 2026
Nominations for the Football Content Awards 2026 are officially open.
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17th June 2026
##### IF UNDER-16s LEAVE SOCIAL MEDIA, HOW WILL SPORT FIND ITS NEXT FANS?
Sport Social Podcast Network’s Director of Sport, Jim Salveson, explores how proposed social media restrictions could reshape youth fan engagement and why podcasting presents an overlooked...
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9th June 2026
##### SPORT SOCIAL'S WORLD CUP WALL CHART
THE event of 2026 is almost upon us, as 48 teams head to North America for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
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