How to make a succesful daily news podcast?

What does it take to make a successful, daily news podcast? How do you choose the angles and the topics? What does the production process look like? What are the challenges? And with guests, hot and rapidly developing news, how to stay relevant?

We’re diving into the ins and outs of DS Vandaag, the daily news podcast by De Standaard (Mediahuis). ​De Standaard pioneered in Belgium, with the first daily news podcast back in 2019. They instantly jumped to the top of the podcast charts and that’s where you can still find them, bringing relevant stories and insights to the listener who is eager to learn more about what’s happening in the world in about 20 minutes. ​

Alexander Lippeveld (LinkedIn) has been with the podcast team since day one and therefore is unquestionably thé expert speaker for this session. He's hosting the podcast almost every day. Event host Niels De Keukelaere has also been working on De Standaard podcasts since 2020, so expect to feel some collegial vibes and deepers questions!

This session was recorded on January 23th 2025.


Niels De Keukelaere

Niels De Keukelaere (LinkedIn) is the founder of WAJOO.STUDIO. With his background in journalism and sound design, he started podcasting in Belgium in 2016 and has been working on podcasts for media, companies and organisations in Belgium and internationally. He specializes in getting the best out of podcasts in content and through post-production. He works on various levels, including storytelling, sound, multicam video edits, branding, as podcast consultant, voice & more. Discover what WAJOO can do for you. If you speak Dutch, check out our Belgian website. Follow Niels on LinkedIn for insights and updates and get in touch.

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