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You can now listen to Substack podcasts on Spotify
Substack shows are coming to Spotify. The partnership lets Substack podcast creators add Spotify distribution for their programs with only “a few clicks.”
Joe Rogan nabs an estimated $250 million from Spotify to share his big-brained ideas
Joe Rogan just signed a new deal with Spotify to continue his many podcast ventures, which is valued to be worth around $250 million. Additionally, the contract allows Rogan’s content to appear on other platforms, with some caveats.
Spotify for TVs gets a new look and features to match the mobile app
The Spotify TV app has been revamped to make the user experience of streaming more enjoyable when you’re not using your phone.
Google Podcasts, which is an actual thing, to shut down next year
Google Podcasts is shutting down next year to make room for expanded YouTube Music functionality. Google's dedicated podcasting app never really caught on.
Spotify reportedly locks white noise podcasters out of an ad program
Spotify will reportedly stop paying white noise podcasts to read ads for its products. The move will impact podcasters' earnings and boost the company's bottom line.
Spotify considered removing 'white noise' podcasts to save money
White noise podcast creators on Spotify are making serious money, and the audio streaming service was reportedly not happy about it and tried to cut them off.
Spotify Desktop app gets a new look and upgraded library features
Spotify has updated the desktop app with plenty of visual improvements and new features, like a “now playing” view that gives you immediate access to merchandise and tour dates. This was done to align the desktop app with the various smartphone and tablet apps.
Spotify ends its podcast deal with Harry and Meghan
Spotify and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they’ve “mutually decided to part ways,” ending a deal for Harry and Meghan to produce podcasts for the company. The agreement, which the two sides reached in 2020, was said to be worth $25 million.
YouTube Music adds podcasts in the US
You can now listen to podcasts in YouTube Music, and you don't need to pay.
What we're listening to: 'Mockery Manor'
In this installment of our audio confessions, senior editor Daniel Cooper explains his love for a British thriller podcast that had him hooked almost immediately.
Spotify is expanding distribution for some Gimlet podcasts
Reports indicate that Spotify is dropping the paywall for a number of high-profile podcasts produced by Gimlet Media. Spotify purchased Gimlet back in 2019 for $230 million. It remains to be seen which podcasts would become free-to-play or what this means for the future of Spotify-branded podcasts.
Spotify's latest publishing tool can swiftly turn broadcasts into podcasts
The tech could help publishers find new audiences and maybe make it easier for you to listen to your favorite radio hosts on demand.
Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music
You might be able to start watching a video podcast on YouTube at home, then switch to the audio version when you head out.
The best sci-fi movies, books and shows to consume over the holidays
The year 2022 delivered a number of great options in the sci-fi genre in books, TV, movies and podcasts and we gathered them here.
Eight charged in $114 million pump-and-dump stock scheme on Discord and Twitter
Eight men have been charged over a $114 million stock manipulation scheme orchestrated through Discord and Twitter.
Amazon Music offers Prime members expanded ad-free listening
You'll get access to more than 100 million songs ad-free if you're a Prime member, as long as you don't mind listening in shuffle mode.
Spotify is reportedly dropping 11 original podcasts
Spotify is said to be dropping 11 original podcasts as it focuses on big exclusives.
Spotify's latest acquisition is a company that detects harmful content in podcasts
It says Kinzen will help 'identify emerging threats on the platform' across many languages.
Twitter starts rolling out podcasts to Blue subscribers
Twitter has begun rolling out its redesigned Spaces tab.
Twitter is testing podcasts as part of a redesigned Spaces tab
It is currently testing the feature with a limited group of English language users.