Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content

By Sarah Perez · TechCrunch · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:00 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.

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