Tech Culture The Web Popular podcast? Some guests are paying big to appear on your favorite shows Payments up to $50,000 aren't always properly disclosed By Daniel Sims , August 9, 2022, 3:29 PM
The Web Google YouTube planning to improve platform support for podcasts Presentation details more ads and analytics for audio content By Daniel Sims , March 30, 2022, 8:07 PM
The Web Spotify deal with Joe Rogan actually worth more than $200 million, report claims Spotify paid handsomely to win at podcasting By Shawn Knight , February 17, 2022, 4:39 PM 47 comments
Tech Culture The Web Spotify podcasts that mention Covid-19 to come with content advisory as more musicians leave service, Joe Rogan responds Rogan defended his show but said sorry to Spotify By Rob Thubron , January 31, 2022, 8:28 AM 49 comments
Tech Culture The Web Spotify starts removing Neil Young's music amid Joe Rogan 'vaccine misinformation' row Spotify chose Rogan's podcasts over Young's music By Rob Thubron , January 27, 2022, 5:18 AM 80 comments
Tech Culture The Web Neil Young demands Spotify remove his music over Joe Rogan's vaccine 'disinformation' "They can have Rogan or Young. Not both" By Rob Thubron , January 25, 2022, 6:45 AM 97 comments
Industry Spotify acquires Podz to help modernize podcast discovery Spotify is further investing in its podcast business By Shawn Knight , June 18, 2021, 9:41 AM
Apple Apple quietly replaces 'Subscribe' with 'Follow' in Podcasts app update The change should boost listener counts By Cal Jeffrey , March 10, 2021, 12:41 PM
Tech Culture The Web Apple partners with Common Sense Media to curate podcasts for kids Good news for parents who want wholesome audio content for their kids By David Matthews , March 9, 2021, 7:44 AM
Industry Spotify adds 25 million more users, but outlook remains uncertain due to pandemic The podcast bet continues to pay off By Shawn Knight , February 3, 2021, 10:19 AM
Tech Culture Apple Apple could launch podcast subscription service in 2021 In a bid to take on Spotify and Amazon, Apple may allow creators to charge for individual podcasts By Joe White , January 16, 2021, 12:27 PM
Industry Software Spotify drops $235 million on podcast ad-tech company At least they'll be targeted? By Pete Flint , November 11, 2020, 7:05 AM
Gaming Podcast 'Echoes of Valhalla' delves into the Viking history behind Assassin's Creed Valhalla 'We come from the land of the ice and snow' By Cal Jeffrey , October 5, 2020, 3:44 PM
Tech Culture The Web Amazon Music adds podcasts at no extra cost in major markets Podcasting is big business By Shawn Knight , September 16, 2020, 10:05 AM
The Web Tech Culture Spotify is rolling out video podcasts to free and premium subscribers Another way for creators to grow their audience By Shawn Knight , July 21, 2020, 11:59 AM
Industry Spotify is launching podcast charts to help users find new shows Spotify is committed to building its podcast business By Shawn Knight , July 14, 2020, 3:13 PM
Industry Sirius XM is close to acquiring Stitcher podcasting unit from Scripps The spoken word business could cost Sirius XM around $300 million By Shawn Knight , July 7, 2020, 9:27 AM
The Web Tech Culture Spotify's licensing deal for Joe Rogan podcast reportedly worth north of $100 million A big win for Spotify's podcast movement By Shawn Knight , May 20, 2020, 9:31 AM 12 comments
Tech Culture iHeartMedia is turning popular podcast series into books Can I get the audiobook version? By Shawn Knight , February 21, 2020, 4:47 PM
Electronics Tech Culture Apple Podcasts and Spotify podcasts are now available on Echo speakers One less reason to buy a HomePod By Adrian Potoroaca , December 14, 2019, 9:12 AM
The Web Apple Apple is looking to take on Spotify with its own, exclusive podcasts The giant is said to have reached out to media companies By Adrian Potoroaca , July 17, 2019, 8:25 AM
Tech Culture Spotify is allowing marketers to target listeners based on podcast preferences Ad frequency and format will not change and Premium users will remain unaffected By Cal Jeffrey , June 17, 2019, 5:10 PM
Industry Spotify acquires Gimlet Media and Anchor to expand its reach into podcasts The quest to become the king of audio By David Matthews , February 7, 2019, 6:17 AM
Google Mobile Google Podcasts app finally offers a dedicated means of listening to new content A true response to Apple's Podcasts app By Greg Synek , June 20, 2018, 10:12 AM
Gaming Tech Culture Nintendo Power returns as an official podcast The Nintendo Power brand lives on By Shawn Knight , December 21, 2017, 3:20 PM