The Diary Of A CEO Wins Best International Podcast at the iHeartPodcast Awards 2025
The Diary of a CEO Wins Best International Podcast at the 2025 iHeart / Audible Podcast Awards
Austin, Texas – March 2025: The Diary of a CEO, the global chart-topping show hosted by British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, has been crowned Best International Podcast at the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards, presented by iHeartMedia and Audible.
Why This Win Matters
- Industry recognition: Voted on by podcast executives and an international judging panel, the award honours exceptional audio quality, listener engagement and worldwide reach.
- From bedroom to billion-stream brand: Bartlett launched the show alone in a small room with a single mic. Today it tops Spotify and Apple charts and has surpassed one billion streams.
- Global influence: The podcast’s raw, long-form conversations with leaders, artists and scientists resonate with millions seeking depth over click-bait sound-bites.
Steven Bartlett’s Reaction
“The Diary of a CEO has completely changed my life. It helped me find my people all over the world and showed me I’m not weird for caring about deep, honest conversations.”
Bartlett thanked the 80-plus team members at The Studio @ FLIGHTSTORY, the UK-based production arm he founded to create purpose-driven media.
The Simple Formula Behind the Podcast’s Success
- Minimalist production – no scripted intro, no background music, just honest dialogue.
- High-profile yet vulnerable guests – from Simon Cowell and Richard Branson to psychologists, scientists and policy-makers.
- Storytelling over sound-bites – episodes dive into emotion, failure and self-reflection, meeting growing demand for meaningful content.
FLIGHTSTORY’s Growing Media Portfolio
- The Diary of a CEO is the flagship show of FLIGHTSTORY, Bartlett’s modern media company.
- The Studio @ FLIGHTSTORY has already launched four original podcasts, with more in development, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to purposeful storytelling.
About the iHeartPodcast Awards
The annual iHeartPodcast Awards celebrate creators shaping the future of audio. With more than five million podcasts and 500 million listeners worldwide, the event highlights the voices influencing a golden age of on-demand storytelling.
