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Spotify's paid podcast subscriptions are now available outside of the US
Spotify is rolling out paid podcast subscriptions in 33 new markets, including the UK, Canada and Hong Kong.
Spotify strikes a multi-year deal with J.J. Abrams' new podcast unit
Spotify has struck a deal to be the exclusive home of podcasts from J.J. Abrams' new Bad Robot Audio division.
Amazon Music now offers synchronized transcripts for podcasts
Amazon Music now offers podcast transcripts synchronized with the audio, but only for some shows.
Facebook’s Audio hub for podcasts, live chats and more is now live
The Clubhouse-style audio rooms are now available to all verified public figures and creators.
Spotify brings polls and Q&A to all Anchor-hosted podcasts
You will soon see more polls and Q&A prompts on podcasts created with Spotify's Anchor production suite.
Spotify is taking over Delta's entire in-flight audio section
Spotify is taking over the audio section of Delta's in-flight seatback entertainment by offering select playlists along with 42 podcast series.
Spotify will allow any US podcaster to charge for a subscription
Spotify is making its paid podcast subscription program available to all US creators and, soon, to international listeners.
HBO Max adds scripted stories to its growing podcast library
HBO Max announced on Wednesday that it plans to expand its online audio offerings to include original, scripted programming as well as "look-back" shows for classic series like 'Band of Brothers'.
Lucille Ball's radio show is now a 'podcast' on SiriusXM
Lucille Ball has a podcast thanks to SiriusXM, which is bringing 'Let's Talk To Lucky' back decades after it aired on the radio.
The NBA is working with iHeartMedia to produce over 20 basketball podcasts
In all, the two organizations plan to co-produce more than 20 shows together, with the first one to debut sometime this fall.
Tumblr's parent company is buying popular podcast app Pocket Casts
Automattic 'will explore building deep integrations with WordPress.com and Pocket Casts.'
Facebook launches its Clubhouse clone and podcast streaming
Facebook is rolling out its Clubhouse-like audio rooms, as well as a handful of podcasts.
Sony Music buys UK podcast network Somethin’ Else
Sony's Music Entertainment division has bought one of the largest independent podcast networks in the UK.
Apple Podcasts subscriptions launch globally
Apple is rolling out paid subscriptions and channels on its Podcasts app.
Apple will reportedly open paid Podcasts subscriptions on June 15th
In an email obtained by The Verge, the company reportedly tells producers and publishers it will launch the feature globally on June 15th.
Blast Box lets musicians stream performances that are only available for 24 hours
Blast Radio has launched a service where musicians can broadcast performances that disappear in 24 hours, and they can stream through an easy-to-use box.
Apple delays paid podcast subscription launch to June
Apple has announced that paid podcast subscriptions won't be available until June.
Spotify adds handy search filters to its mobile apps
They should get you to the music and podcasts you’re looking for a bit faster.
Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' becomes a Spotify exclusive on July 1st
You can add Armchair Expert to the pile of Spotify exclusive podcasts.
Spotify and FanDuel will let you take on Bill Simmons in fantasy sports
FanDuel has signed a deal with Spotify to make itself the exclusive sports betting partner of The Ringer.