Head-to-head comparison
NPR Training vs The Podcast Show London
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Free audio storytelling and journalism resources from NPR's newsroom training team.
Best for: Audio journalism craft
UK and Europe's largest podcasting festival, held annually at London's Business Design Centre.
Best for: European industry event
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
NPR Training
Pros
- Completely free, no signup required
- Working-newsroom perspective
- Practical not theoretical
Watch-outs
- Strong journalism orientation
- Light on monetization topics
- Updates irregularly
The Podcast Show London
Pros
- Best European podcast event
- Strong platform participation across the industry
- International advisory board
Watch-outs
- London travel and hotel costs
- Schedule is dense over two days
- Day-pass pricing varies
Which one should you pick?
Pick NPR Training if
You’re building around audio journalism craft. Publishes practical, opinionated craft articles for audio reporters — structure, editing, mixing, interviewing. All free.
Pick The Podcast Show London if
You’re building around european industry event. If you're in the UK or European podcasting industry, this is the event of the year. The 2026 fifth edition runs May 20-21 at London's Business Design Centre in Islington.
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Frequently asked
What does NPR Training do better than The Podcast Show London?
NPR Training's standout is "Completely free, no signup required". The Podcast Show London doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Best European podcast event" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick NPR Training; if the second does, pick The Podcast Show London.
What are the trade-offs?
NPR Training: strong journalism orientation. The Podcast Show London: london travel and hotel costs. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use NPR Training and The Podcast Show London together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using NPR Training for one show or episode type and The Podcast Show London for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.