Following on from our discussion of Spotify’s pivot to spoken word - we turn our attention to the 600lb gorilla in the market. 

 

Apple were, of course, first to the party - adding podcast support back in 2005, and building Apple Podcasts (nee iTunes) into the world’s largest listening platform.

 

But for the last five years, the folks from Cupertino have seemingly turned their backs on the medium.

 

We dig in to their reasons for doing this, the ramifications it could have for listeners — and explain why we think they’re making a big mistake.

 

After that:

 

• Our views on the Joe Rogan / Spotify deal (18m45s)

 

• Pour one up for first ever Pulitzer-audio-prize-winners This American Life (22m37s)

 

And finally…

 

Listening recommendations (from 24m30s)

 

This time

This is Love  

The Anthropocene Reviewed 

 

Next time

Prison Bag 

Floodlines 

 

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