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Spotify is acquiring an audiobook companySpotify is acquiring an audiobook company
Patreon’s building native video hosting for creators to sidestep YouTubePatreon’s building native video hosting for creators to sidestep YouTube
The case of Facebook’s puzzling podcast dataThe case of Facebook’s puzzling podcast data
Podcasts always had instrumental music — now some have singing, too

It ain’t over ‘til the podcaster sings

Aria Bracci
Apple gains two big subscription podcast partnersApple gains two big subscription podcast partners
Amazon Music launches its first true podcasts feature: synced transcriptsAmazon Music launches its first true podcasts feature: synced transcripts
YouTube gets serious about podcastingYouTube gets serious about podcasting
Ashley Carman
Amazon is building a Clubhouse competitor that turns hosts into DJsAmazon is building a Clubhouse competitor that turns hosts into DJs
Vaccine showdown at the radio station conglomerateVaccine showdown at the radio station conglomerate
How public radio is trying to save print

Why Chicago Public Media and the Chicago Sun-Times are exploring a merger

Aria Bracci
The Daily’s founding producer, Theo Balcomb, is leaving the TimesThe Daily’s founding producer, Theo Balcomb, is leaving the Times
The next big thing in podcasts is talking back

The race to build the best interactive audio app is on

Ashley Carman
Another one (Gimlet podcast) bites the dust (goes exclusive)Another one (Gimlet podcast) bites the dust (goes exclusive)
Clubhouse finally lets you record conversationsClubhouse finally lets you record conversations
Spotify expands interactive podcast polls and Q&As to even more showsSpotify expands interactive podcast polls and Q&As to even more shows
Trouble in the Club(house)Trouble in the Club(house)
Ashley Carman
Clubhouse needs creators, but creators need cash

Hosts looked to Clubhouse for sponsors — it rarely delivered

Ashley Carman
Welcome to Hot Pod from The VergeWelcome to Hot Pod from The Verge
Ashley Carman

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