Spotify cranks up the podcast game with fresh tricks

Spotify's not playing around—new updates are here to shove podcasts right under your nose. Think Home page shoutouts and a Following feed so you never miss a beat from your faves.

Creators get cool tools too, like dropping links to other Spotify gems mid-episode and emoji reactions to fan comments. Because who doesn’t love a good 🔥 in the comments?

YouTube’s flexing with its own podcast charts, but Spotify’s betting on video podcasts and paying creators to keep the content fire. Still, YouTube’s got a third of U.S. listeners hooked—Spotify’s got work to do.

Early buzz? The Home page recs are already getting more likes and saves. And that Following feed? Tap Podcasts, then Following, and boom—your podcast universe, organized.

Creators, mark your calendars: Soon you can link to songs, playlists, or other podcasts right from your episode page. Plus, hit those comments with emoji reactions—because words are so 2024.

Spotify’s message? We’re not just a music app anymore. With YouTube and Apple in the ring, it’s all about keeping you hooked—one podcast at a time.