

Christ Church Spitalfields (The Nave)
June 3, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
The Podcasting Blueprint: 10 Years of Laughter and Loyalty
How do you sustain a cult audience for over a decade while evolving into a commercial powerhouse?
Lizzy Pollott (Acast) is joined by award-winning podcasters Elis James and John Robins to deconstruct the blueprint of their creative journey and approach to community-building. They’ll reveal the strategy behind forming their own independent company, Significant Productions, and partnering with Audio Always to pioneer the BBC’s new Audio Release Policy - becoming the first major title to commercialise via Acast while remaining a staple on BBC platforms.
For creators, learn how to navigate platform pivots and scale a loyal fanbase into a multi-channel 1.5m+ audience. For advertisers, discover the untapped potential of partnering with a legacy podcast community built on ten years of deep-rooted listener trust. For everyone else, come and have a laugh.