Originally launched as an audio podcast in 2017 to cover that year's general election and titled Electioncast, it was subsequently renamed Brexitcast.

[9] On 30 August 2023, BBC Sounds announced it would be introducing weekend editions of its Newscast from Saturday 2 September, with presenters Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.

[10] Following the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, another spin off called The Conflict: Israel-Gaza, presented by senior presenter and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet on the ground with the Newscast team and correspondents in the region, was launched, giving a daily recap and analysis of the day's events.

[11] On 3 July 2024, The Newscast All-Dayer was launched on BBC Sounds to provide live coverage of the 2024 general election.

[12] The then Duke of Cambridge, Prince William discussed the first round of his Earthshot Prize when the podcast visited Kensington Palace.