This collaboration aims to transform podcast listening, allowing creators to craft multi-layered soundscapes that fully immerse listeners in their content.
Podeo, the Arabic podcast platform, has announced a partnership with Dolby Laboratories to integrate Dolby Atmos immersive audio into its service. This collaboration sets a new standard for how listeners experience stories, prayers, documentaries and more by adding a three-dimensional sound experience.
With Dolby Atmos, Podeo allows podcast creators to craft immersive, multi-layered soundscapes that enhance the listener’s experience. The technology brings sound to life by surrounding listeners with audio from all directions—above, below and around—creating a more dynamic and emotional connection to the content. Whether it’s a suspense-filled thriller, an in-depth interview, or a sound-rich travel experience, Dolby Atmos makes listeners feel as though they are part of the narrative.
Speaking about the collaboration, Stefano Fallaha, CEO and Founder of Podeo, said: “Imagine sound moving around you—above, below, and all around—capturing every nuance of emotion, action, and environment. This isn’t just listening anymore; it’s feeling the story unfold. The integration of Dolby Atmos in our service is a testament to Podeo’s relentless pursuit of empowering creators to forge deeper connections with their audiences and take their podcasts to new heights. We are raising the bar for the entire industry.”
Karan Grover, Senior Director at Dolby Laboratories, IMEA, added: “Podeo has always been at the forefront of Arabic-language podcast innovation. With Dolby Atmos, they’re delivering an experience that exceeds expectations, setting new benchmarks for both creators and listeners. We look forward to working with Podeo to transform the podcast landscape, with a deeper, richer, and more lifelike spatial sound experience that makes listeners love podcasts more in Dolby.”
With Dolby Atmos now rolled out on the Podeo app — the Arabic podcast app for listeners and creators in the MENA with 4m+ shows — Podeo continues to lead the way in reshaping the podcast experience.
Additionally, Podeo recently announced Series A funding, raising $5.4m to enhance podcast discoverability and monetisation as it expands globally.
