Podcasts are coming to Twitter as part of a major Spaces revamp
Twitter has integrated podcasts into the revamped Spaces Tab on the mobile app for Android and iOS. It's testing the improved app on random users in English.
YouTube is finally getting serious about podcasts
YouTube appears to be rolling out a new Explore page for podcasts, that finally surfaces the content in a dedicated way.
The best podcasts of 2022
There are hundreds of thousands of podcasts out there for nearly every subject. We’ve compiled a list of the best podcasts, whatever your interests may be.
Spotify app update finally lets you separate your music and podcasts
Spotify is giving the app's Home page a makeover with two tabs that separate your music and podcast feeds.
Gay Pride & Prejudice creators on updating Jane Austen for the podcast age
In an interview with Digital Trends, the creator and cast of Gay Pride & Prejudice discuss updating the classic novel to a narrative podcast with an LGBTQ twist.
The 10 scariest horror podcasts
It seems that podcasts are a dime a dozen these days, but fortunately for horror fans, the quality quite closely matches the quantity. From The NoSleep Podcast to Alice Isn't Dead, here's our favorites.
Facebook abandons podcasts to keep chasing TikTok
Facebook is dropping its podcasting platform this summer and it all appears to be part of a larger focus on short-form video content by its parent company Meta.
Looking to start a podcast: Here’s everything you need to know
Don't know how to start a podcast? It can be daunting, going it alone. Here's your guide to getting started, from outlining your niche and scripting your first episode to what kind of equipment you need and how to get your podcast online and shared for your new listeners to enjoy.
Author Damon Young talks about his new Spotify podcast Stuck
In a conversation with Digital Trends, author Damon Young discusses his new podcast, Stuck with Damon Young.
The best true crime podcasts
Skip the hardboiled detective stories -- the best crime stories are true. We've curated a list of the best true crime podcasts to keep you up at night.
The best podcasts for kids of any age
Whether your kids love science or music, there are some amazing podcasts out there. We've picked some of the best for all age groups, from toddlers to teens.
The best history podcasts for Android and iOS
Listen to our pick of the best history podcasts for bizarre true histories that put fiction to shame and in-depth analysis of famous events and characters.
Amazon Prime, the gift that keeps giving, now includes free Audible content
Sweetening an already sweet pot, Amazon just added free Audible audiobooks, podcasts, and other content for Amazon Prime members.
The best video game podcasts
One of the best ways to keep up with video games is by listening to the myriad of podcasts available. These are just a handful of the best video game podcasts.
The best podcasts in Spanish you can listen to right now
From humor to psychology, including journalism, current affairs, feminism, film, and lifestyle, some of the best podcasts are in Spanish -- and there is plenty of material to cull from!
HBO Docs Club podcast will revisit classic documentaries
Brittany Luse and Ronald Young Jr. will co-host HBO Docs Club, a new HBO Max original podcast that will revisit classic HBO documentaries and add more context.
How to listen to podcasts on a Mac
Bring your podcasts to your computer and never miss an episode. You can listen to podcasts for free on a Mac using Apple’s MacOS app or one from a third-party.
MSI branches out with a new microphone, keyboard with custom switches
MSI has expanded its reach a bit by launching keyboard switches and a new podcasting microphone.
Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives
By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
Spotify looks to lure podcasters, listeners away from Apple with polls, Q&As
In its fight with Apple to be the number one player in podcasting, Spotify has announced two new tools to make episodes more interactive: Polls and Q&As.
Silicon Valley is racing to build an audio-only internet, and I hope it succeeds
I used audio-based apps like Clubhouse as my main source of media for a week, and now I'm convinced they're the future of the internet.
Spotify now lets you mix tunes and talk with podcast playlists
Playlists have always been a big part of Spotify, and now they're set to become even bigger with the ability to create podcast-based playlists. It's a mobile-only feature for now, but users can create huge lists of podcast episodes for listening on-the-go, or they can add podcasts to existing playlists.
Spotify wants to turn its popular podcasts into movies and TV shows
Spotify partnered with Chernin Entertainment in hopes of turning some of its more than 250 original podcasts into viewable entertainment.
Amazon Music adds podcasts, will roll out exclusive shows
Amazon Music had been one of the few streaming music services without podcasts, but now it's introducing exclusive shows from DJ Khaled, Becky G, and more.
Spotify launches new video feature for select podcasts
The new feature rolls out to select Spotify podcasts on Tuesday like The Morning Toast, The Misfits Podcast, and Fantasy Footballers.
Eat, Sleep, Game is Spotify’s first gaming podcast playlist
Spotify has announced its latest human-curated podcast playlist, Eat, Sleep, Game. The playlist hosts a selection of episodes from a range of gaming podcasts.
Joe Rogan is coming to Spotify — and so are the advertisments
Joe Rogan is moving his hit podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, exclusively to Spotify. But he won't be making the move alone: Here come the ads, too.
The best podcasts for the week of May 11, 2019: Tell Them, I Am and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week, we have Americans in France, Muslims in America, and love in Italy.
The best new podcasts for the week of April 27, 2019: Rough Translation and More
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week, we have comedians on current events, a Supreme Court case, money tips, and language lessons.
The best podcasts for the week of May 25, 2019: Lost Notes and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A mom who goes missing, a million reasons to get a library card, and little-known musical history.
The best podcasts for the week of May 18, 2019: Personal Best and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week, we have Selma's bloody past, just trying to do your best, and questioning your manhood.
The best new podcasts for the week of March 9, 2019
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. We pick a few of our favorites each week from among the crowd and tell you why they're worth your precious time.
The best new podcasts for the week of June 1, 2019: The Queen and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A Svengali-like psychiatrist, a con woman who became much more, adventures in Alaska, and the promise of Utopia.
The best new podcasts for the week of May 25, 2019: The Lady Vanishes and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equally. With new and returning podcasts coming every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A mom who goes missing, a million reasons to get a library card, and little-known musical history.
The best new podcasts for the week of September 6, 2019: Hit Man and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A hitman book, tween science, and Chicago stories.
More than 800,000 Apple Podcasts are now available on Echo devices
Got an Alexa device and love podcasts? The two have come together and now you can stream over 800,000 Apple Podcast shows through Alexa devices like Echo Dot, Echo Plus and Echo Spot . Access includes popular shows like Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, The Daily, Business Wars podcasts, and more.
Spotify ramps up podcast discovery with ‘Your Daily Podcasts’ playlist
With growing investments in podcasting as a medium, it only makes sense that Spotify would want its listeners to spend more time listening to podcasts. To make the podcats discovery process easier, it has launched a new personalized playlist just for podcasts: Your Daily Podcasts, available for free and premium users.
Pocket Casts goes freemium, adds Plus subscription for diehard podcast fans
One of the best podcast apps on the market, Pocket Casts is shifting to a freemium model. Unlike before, when the podcast-listening app charged a $4 upfront fee, Pocket Casts is now a free download, but it locks a few exclusive perks behind a new “Plus” subscription for diehard podcast listener.