Spotify amps up podcast discovery with new features

Spotify is enhancing its podcast features to compete with Apple and YouTube. The platform will now recommend podcasts on its Home page and introduce a Following feed for easy access to new episodes. Upcoming tools will allow creators to recommend content and engage with fans through comments. These updates aim to increase podcast engagement and solidify Spotify's position in the growing podcast market. Despite these efforts, YouTube remains the preferred service for one-third of weekly podcast listeners in the U.S.