Delve into Narrative Storytelling

20 May 2026
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“If there’s nothing left to say, keep going anyway.” Said no one, ever. 

Your favourite tales – whether you’re reading in bed or regaling mates at a party – don't last forever. What gives them power is shape: a beginning, a build, a payoff. And when it ends well, it doesn’t “finish” – it lingers, gets shared, gets talked about and takes on a life of its own.  

In a podcast show world full of sprawling 300-episode series, it’s easy to assume scale is the only route to fandom or commercial impact. But limited-run narrative podcasts prove otherwise. These are tightly crafted, culturally resonant moments – and bloody good stories at their core – that grab attention, spark conversation and create moments for brands to show up. 

Lewis Goodall (host, Coining It) and Benedict Townsend (host, Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World) join Global Studios’ Head of Podcasts Al Riddell and producer Mary Goodheart as they explore why short-run storytelling can leave a lasting mark. And why, for brands, these finite series can unlock some of the most powerful partnership opportunities in podcasting. 

 

Speakers
Al Riddell
Al Riddell, Head of Podcasts, Content and Production - Global
Lewis Goodall
Lewis Goodall
Mary Goodhart
Mary Goodhart, Journalist and Narrative Audio Producer
Benedict Townsend
Benedict Townsend, Writer, Presenter, Comedian - Scroll Deep

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