podcasts

It's not an April Fool's joke – another Google app, Podcasts, is shutting down on Tuesday. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has also placed a notice on the Podcasts website, urging users to migrate to YouTube Music for their podcast needs. What Happened: The decision to shut down...

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher is expanding his podcast network to include a show hosted by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele. What Happened: The new show, which is part of Maher’s podcast operation, will be hosted by Steele, who was previously an anchor on ESPN’s...

Leading podcast host Joe Rogan had some big-name guests on "The Joe Rogan Experience" throughout 2023. Among including musicians, politicians, controversial figures, and a recent fourth appearance from the world's richest man Elon Musk. What Happened: Rogan tops the list of most popular podcasts on...

Elon Musk has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of suppressing free speech in the country, following the regulatory requirements imposed on online streaming services. What Happened: Musk’s accusations stem from the Canadian government’s latest...

ByteDance-owned TikTok’s latest testing of full-length podcasts suggests that the short-form video hosting platform has been gearing up to challenge the dominance of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube, Spotify Inc. (NYSE:SPOT)...

Twitter is set to shake up the social media landscape with its latest announcement: the introduction of three-hour podcast videos.  What Happened: The decision came after owner and CTO Elon Musk responded to a user request, sparking excitement among content creators. The move...

Sports betting giant DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) has grown from a leading daily fantasy sports operator to a sports betting leader over the years and has also looked to diversify itself in the sports sector. Here’s a look at its new efforts. What Happened: The Boston-based company announced...

Not Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT), one out of three listeners prefer Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube for listening to podcasts.  What Happened: The latest survey by Morning Consult suggests that 33% of U.S. adults prefer YouTube as their...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is adding benefits to its already robust Prime membership umbrella by making more ad-free music and podcasts available to its more than 200 million Prime members. What Happened: According to a press release, Amazon Music expanded its offering for Prime...

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler was asked some hard-hitting questions by podcast host Jon Stewart. Many of the answers centered on Gensler wanting to do the right thing, but being resource constrained. Here’s a summary of the conversation. What Happened: Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart asked...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) announced Thursday that it is launching a podcast feature on its website and app. Users will be able to listen to their favorite podcasts on the Twitter app. The company has experimented with a product ideas in recent years with mixed results. Fleets, an Instagram story-...

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have announced a new home of their audio content. What Happened: The Obama’s media company, Higher Ground, announced an exclusive, multi-year, first-look deal with Audible, the online audiobook and podcast service owned by...

A Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) executive who was instrumental in roping in Joe Rogan is leaving the company. What Happened: Courtney Holt, architect of Spotify's podcasting strategy, will depart after nearly a four-year stint at the company, the Ankler reported. The executive would...

Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR) could be working on a dedicated tab for podcasts, according to a screenshot posted on the microblogging site by security researcher Jane Manchun Wong. What Happened: Wong's tweet features a screenshot of a microphone icon on Twitter’s bottom menu bar,...

One of the most popular podcasts in the world made headlines once again Friday, prompted a handful of reactions. What Happened: "The Joe Rogan Experience" and several other podcasts weren't available on Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) Friday, according to Rolling Stone....