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Spotify rolls out video podcasts to free and premium users worldwide

By Maria Santos
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Podcasts are a thing for several years now, but they only recently blow up. Spotify and other music streaming services are pushing out lots of features related to podcasts, including the option to see the actual podcasters, while listening to them.

Spotify revealed that it’s now rolling out a new video podcast feature with select podcasts, which will allow both free and premium users to listen to or watch these podcasts. Spotify also highlighted some of the podcasts that will benefit from video integration: Book of Basketball 2.0, Fantasy Footballers, The Misfits Podcast, H3 Podcast, The Morning Toast, Higher Learning with Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay, and The Rooster Teeth Podcast.

Regardless of whether you’re using an Android or iOS device, you can watch podcasts by pressing the play icon that usually appears on compatible podcasts. They should start automatically and sync almost immediately with the audio feed.

The option to download the audio on your phone so that you can listen to your favorite podcasts on the go will remain available. Keep in mind that the video feature will only roll out in countries where podcasts are supported.

Questions & Answers

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Which podcasts are confirmed to have video integration at launch?

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The podcasts confirmed for video integration include Book of Basketball 2.0, Fantasy Footballers, The Misfits Podcast, H3 Podcast, The Morning Toast, Higher Learning with Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay, and The Rooster Teeth Podcast.

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Will users need a premium subscription to access the new video podcast feature?

A.

No, both free and premium Spotify users will be able to listen to or watch the new video podcasts. The feature is being rolled out to all users globally where podcasts are supported.

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How do users initiate watching a video podcast on the platform?

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Users can watch podcasts by pressing the play icon on compatible podcasts. The video should start automatically and sync almost immediately with the audio feed, regardless of device type.

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