Best Podcast Episodes About Spotify
Everything podcasters are saying about Spotify — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 28, 2026 – 16 episodes
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“… What happens when you leave a narrative like that forever is that it becomes truth. So I kind of want to set that straight. So if you look at Spotify, we've paid out over $70 billion to the music industry, $11 billion of those just last year. I want to be clear, that's more than anyone has paid anyone ever in the music industry. So the music industry is bigger than it ever was. People talk about the heydays of the 80s and the CD era, but the music industry is bigger than that. And not only that in the CD era the distributor the record store we give about 70 of what we make back to the music …”
“… stream payouts and so forth. And the sort of advice at the time was you shouldn't engage because you only bring more attention to the matter. And if we just keep paying more than anyone else, the record is going to set itself straight. That doesn't happen. What happens when you leave a narrative like that forever is that it becomes truth. So I kind of want to set that straight. So if you look at Spotify, we've paid out over $70 billion to the music industry, $11 billion of those just last year. I want to be clear, that's more than anyone has paid anyone ever in the music industry. So the music industry is bigger than it ever was. People talk about the heydays of the 80s and the CD era, but the music industry is bigger than that. And not only that in the CD era the distributor the record store we give about 70 of what we make back to the music industry If we bring in we get about 70 cents to the music industry The record store, if you wanted to be at the front of the record store, could keep 70% or 100. So like the pie is bigger and the share of the pie that goes to the music industry is bigger than it ever was. And so when I tell that to people, they're like, huh, but I keep hearing …”
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Many believe Spotify pays artists less per stream compared to other platforms, but that’s a misconception. In reality, Spotify has paid over $70 billion to the music industry, and the payout structure is based on user engagement, not per stream. This means that while per-stream payouts may appear lower, they reflect higher overall usage, benefiting artists more than ever before.
“… sort of jet rock and roll uh percussive and then you said just use my phone And you hand me your phone Why I did this I don know And I can see your Spotify Yeah And what did I see? The first thing I saw. First thing, I hand him the phone and I just hear, oh my God. Oh no. What was the very first thing? It was a Hilary Duff playlist. And then I recently went to the Pantages to see The Notebook, the musical. So I was listening to it. I did too. The very first thing I saw was The Notebook and then like seven songs from The Notebook. Yeah. And then. It's a great soundtrack. It is. It is a great …”
“… glimpse, you know, because I see all of my, you know, I have my DJ list and it's all rockabilly songs and then the clash and then you know it's just this it's it's all this different stuff stuff from the 90s but it it pretty fast rock and um you know sort of jet rock and roll uh percussive and then you said just use my phone And you hand me your phone Why I did this I don know And I can see your Spotify Yeah And what did I see? The first thing I saw. First thing, I hand him the phone and I just hear, oh my God. Oh no. What was the very first thing? It was a Hilary Duff playlist. And then I recently went to the Pantages to see The Notebook, the musical. So I was listening to it. I did too. The very first thing I saw was The Notebook and then like seven songs from The Notebook. Yeah. And then. It's a great soundtrack. It is. It is a great soundtrack. I'm not aware. Oh, okay. Is that, what are the songs? Like, is Notebook a song? No. Notebook. I fill you with my thoughts. You're a notebook. Nixon was a crook. You were a notebook. Okay. So what? It's based on the movie. It's not a musical about a notebook. It's a beautiful musical. It's like picture if you and Ryan Reynolds were singing in …”
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In this hilarious segment, Conan discovers his friend's Spotify is filled with Hilary Duff and 'The Notebook' musical, leading to a comedic exploration of their differences. The juxtaposition of Conan's rockabilly tunes against David's teenage girl playlist creates a laugh-out-loud moment that showcases their unique personalities.
“… her when she was on the show I told her I was like you know your cover of I Here from the Color Purple was my number one song two years in a row on Spotify Now, does that tell you where I was at mentally? Yes. But love that song. Huge fan of that song. Right. Also, I know not a lot of people love it, but Dear Evan Hansen, I do actually really love that. Okay. I have not seen the show, but I know like every song. The soundtrack. Yeah. I saw the movie, but I heard the show's better. I saw the movie too. I saw the movie too and was it kind of bad yeah but I still enjoyed myself yeah yes I did enjoy …”
“… blonde oh my god the soundtrack is unbelievable and i've heard a lot of the song it's so good so that that one the color purple that's one of my favorite broadway cynthia twice No way I so jealous Me getting chills again I so jealous So I told I told her when she was on the show I told her I was like you know your cover of I Here from the Color Purple was my number one song two years in a row on Spotify Now, does that tell you where I was at mentally? Yes. But love that song. Huge fan of that song. Right. Also, I know not a lot of people love it, but Dear Evan Hansen, I do actually really love that. Okay. I have not seen the show, but I know like every song. The soundtrack. Yeah. I saw the movie, but I heard the show's better. I saw the movie too. I saw the movie too and was it kind of bad yeah but I still enjoyed myself yeah yes I did enjoy myself enjoy I will say too when we went to see that in theaters I took my mom and sister and Jason again doesn't really care for Broadway my mom loves Broadway but doesn't watch it a ton so we go to Dear Evan Hansen we were like five ten minutes late so I already know what happened my mom in the middle of everything going who is that Who is that? …”
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In this hilariously relatable segment, a creator shares their aspirations of singing for Disney fireworks while navigating the complexities of self-promotion. The funniest moment comes when they recount their awkward audition experience, where they had to sing for a role they were certain they weren't right for, leading to a laugh-out-loud realization of their own limitations.
“… But as I texted you, and I think I've already mentioned on the pod, as part of the promo, they released Long Face, a Vampire Lestat single on Spotify under the artist's name, like the Vampire Lestat. So they've like given him like his own artist page. That track has 483,000 plays. I believe 480,000 of them are me. so um we're just we're out here living we're out here living i was gonna ask you like if you just knew on the date of march 3rd 2026 what was going to top your spotify wrapped like is it done that's literally what you texted me you were like how comforting to already have your …”
“… a Montreal bookstore and losing his shit as he's listening to these booksellers, A, mangle French in their Quebecois accent, and B, talk about how much they love Armand. is just like one of the best things I've ever seen. Everything has been so exciting. But as I texted you, and I think I've already mentioned on the pod, as part of the promo, they released Long Face, a Vampire Lestat single on Spotify under the artist's name, like the Vampire Lestat. So they've like given him like his own artist page. That track has 483,000 plays. I believe 480,000 of them are me. so um we're just we're out here living we're out here living i was gonna ask you like if you just knew on the date of march 3rd 2026 what was going to top your spotify wrapped like is it done that's literally what you texted me you were like how comforting to already have your spotify wrapped number one tech uh track out there i guess the the uh the variable here the complicating aspect to that is they have indicated they will be releasing, they just gonna it a slow drip of tracks until the show comes out So who knows I mean that just guarantees I think that your entire top five will probably all be songs from the show comes …”
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The Vampire Lestat is making a splash with a new single, 'Long Face,' which has garnered nearly half a million plays on Spotify. As fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming season of 'Interview with the Vampire,' the excitement grows over the show’s unique storytelling that intertwines past and present, featuring beloved characters in a modern rock musical setting. This blend of nostalgia and innovation promises to redefine the vampire genre and keeps fans buzzing about their future Spotify Wrapped playlists.
“… so cool. It's amazing. Yeah. So, what I think is interesting about that, right, is, you know, I want to talk to you in a minute about some of the Spotify stuff, some of the stuff that has been hard and squeezing artists to some degree. And some of that all comes from this idea, right, of you've got to find and build community in whatever ways that you can, right? Get the music out to people, but also have something there. And I feel like what you guys have, whether you stumbled upon it, or whether it's just, you know, the way that your, your ethos as a band and as human beings have, you know, …”
“… We just do whatever you want. And you can listen to it or download it for free or do normal people stuff. Or you can do crazy people stuff and make record labels and shit. And people have, right? Record labels have come out of that, right? Yeah, it's so cool. It's amazing. Yeah. So, what I think is interesting about that, right, is, you know, I want to talk to you in a minute about some of the Spotify stuff, some of the stuff that has been hard and squeezing artists to some degree. And some of that all comes from this idea, right, of you've got to find and build community in whatever ways that you can, right? Get the music out to people, but also have something there. And I feel like what you guys have, whether you stumbled upon it, or whether it's just, you know, the way that your, your ethos as a band and as human beings have, you know, decided to be creative and make art is that it seems like you've been able to bypass a little of that commercialization and form that community, which then in turn is like is sustaining, right? Like I think about fish, the dead, you know, the idea of that sort of like the taping community, right? And this idea of like, we're going to play lots of …”
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's decision to remove their music from Spotify has sparked a conversation about artist autonomy and the pitfalls of streaming services. While the band embraces a unique relationship with technology that fosters creativity, their departure from Spotify highlights the darker side of the music industry and the challenges artists face in maintaining control over their work. This move not only reflects their values but also invites fans to rethink how they engage with music in a digital age.
“… I'm curious. Which is cool, but I mean, there's a lot of good Apple Music playlists on there. Do you wanna know what can do that? Yes, go on. I'd Spotify. When you said that, I was like, wait a minute. I was in Spotify the other day because I made a video going over the, which by the way, I tested it in two playlists. It did a pretty good job. I actually preferred the music that it picked for me in Apple Music than Spotify. But Spotify did its thing where it's like, you gave me a specific genre. Here are the people that we think you would like in that genre mixed in with some of the people that …”
“… auto-mix to fade into each other, particularly well, from this genre, from my taste. A super complex request like that. And I want it to be able to do that perfectly. It can't do that right now. It can kind of give you moods and genres. But hold on, I'm curious. Which is cool, but I mean, there's a lot of good Apple Music playlists on there. Do you wanna know what can do that? Yes, go on. I'd Spotify. When you said that, I was like, wait a minute. I was in Spotify the other day because I made a video going over the, which by the way, I tested it in two playlists. It did a pretty good job. I actually preferred the music that it picked for me in Apple Music than Spotify. But Spotify did its thing where it's like, you gave me a specific genre. Here are the people that we think you would like in that genre mixed in with some of the people that you already listen to. And I've always praised Spotify for its playlists and how good it is at discoverability for new artists. So I can't really knock them after doing all the praise that they give you artists that you might not know, but like that they think you would like because it's been so right in the past. But I am kind of knocking them …”
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In a surprising twist, users are finding Apple Music's playlists outperform Spotify's in personalized music selection. While Spotify excels at discoverability, Apple Music's recent updates have made it a strong contender for tailored listening experiences. This competition highlights the evolving landscape of music streaming services and user preferences.
“… the color that they're using. So, I mean, I think it looks cool. Yeah. I've seen, like I mentioned earlier, there was a lot of comparisons now to Spotify because those are the big players. And now, it definitely does make Spotify look more outdated. Really, in what way would you say? Because I'm not a Spotify user, so like that's an interesting take. Like what? So, I mean, I am a Spotify user. I have been since probably like 2012, I wanna say, 2013. So, 10 years of Spotify Plus. But it kind of just looks, I mean, it didn't feel outdated until Apple made this update because it's just kind of like …”
“… animated on top of that, but then that dress, like the purple color, bleeds all the way down the entire track listing. Which is really cool. It just looks very cohesive. Yeah, it's like it immerses the entire UI in like the album art cover or whatever the color that they're using. So, I mean, I think it looks cool. Yeah. I've seen, like I mentioned earlier, there was a lot of comparisons now to Spotify because those are the big players. And now, it definitely does make Spotify look more outdated. Really, in what way would you say? Because I'm not a Spotify user, so like that's an interesting take. Like what? So, I mean, I am a Spotify user. I have been since probably like 2012, I wanna say, 2013. So, 10 years of Spotify Plus. But it kind of just looks, I mean, it didn't feel outdated until Apple made this update because it's just kind of like you get the box of the album artwork or the square of the playlist, and then it's just like a black background, and then all the names of all the songs that you're listening to on your playlist or something like that, or the album. Versus, like you said, now with Apple Music, which is still in beta, it's still not public, but it looks a lot more …”
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Apple Music's latest update transforms the user experience with immersive album artwork that fills the entire screen. This visually cohesive design makes it stand out against Spotify, which now appears outdated in comparison. As tech trends shift, this update marks a significant leap in how music apps engage users.
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“Either one. Who else? Olivia Dean Rod Wave Olivia can I look in my Please I would love you to look up Wait Are we Spotify or Apple We Spotify in this household What are you Spotify Yeah Come on Are you like do you love L or New York L.A. I know. How are you holding up being in New York so long? I'm from here. Oh. Yeah. So it's like a lot of memories coming back. Yeah. Sienna Rose. Have you heard of Sienna Rose? Golden Skin. She's just in the same type of vibe. so you like like slow yeah so sienna rose we have the john i the new dijon album is yeah well have you …”
“Either one. Who else? Olivia Dean Rod Wave Olivia can I look in my Please I would love you to look up Wait Are we Spotify or Apple We Spotify in this household What are you Spotify Yeah Come on Are you like do you love L or New York L.A. I know. How are you holding up being in New York so long? I'm from here. Oh. Yeah. So it's like a lot of memories coming back. Yeah. Sienna Rose. Have you heard of Sienna Rose? Golden Skin. She's just in the same type of vibe. so you like like slow yeah so sienna rose we have the john i the new dijon album is yeah well have you heard his song with bonnie verre no which one is that day one day one so it's maybe my song of the year besides this other bonnie uh bro i just start like i when albums come out i like don't give them the attention because i'm like oh i gotta give it some time let it die down don't let people affect me but you know the new justin bieber the swag i've …”
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In this segment, Tyriq hilariously navigates the awkwardness of condolences while discussing the emotional power of music. The funniest moment comes when he quips, 'Just don't let it happen again,' after a heartfelt apology, showcasing the blend of humor and vulnerability that makes the conversation engaging.
“If you have it on Spotify, you should probably give it a try. That's very cool. I like that. It gives me an idea, because I have a sort of niche musical fascination that I'm now wondering if this can handle. Have I told you about my thing about songs where the titles don't appear in the lyrics? No. For some reason, I love songs with titles that don't appear in the lyrics. Give us some examples. Bohemian Rhapsody, Day in the Life, Annie's Song. There are lots of these. …”
“If you have it on Spotify, you should probably give it a try. That's very cool. I like that. It gives me an idea, because I have a sort of niche musical fascination that I'm now wondering if this can handle. Have I told you about my thing about songs where the titles don't appear in the lyrics? No. For some reason, I love songs with titles that don't appear in the lyrics. Give us some examples. Bohemian Rhapsody, Day in the Life, Annie's Song. There are lots of these. Songs that have a sort of descriptive title, and they're not echoed in the lyrics. Let me see what happens if I go into Spotify. Where do I find this? If you tap your library, the tab there, and you'll see a big plus button at the upper right-hand corner. You should see Prompted Playlist. Prompted Playlist. Okay. You'll tap on that. Make me a …”
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Spotify's new feature can create playlists of songs whose titles don't appear in the lyrics, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' This niche interest in music opens up a world of creativity, allowing users to explore unique playlists that update automatically. With just a few taps, you can dive into a collection of songs that surprise and delight.
“… is— It feels solvable to me. I think it's solvable at the beginning. No. Sorry, it feels solvable now. I think a counterexample is something like Spotify. Spotify is arguably the best bundle on the internet. But the reason why they were able to assemble the bundle is because they only needed to negotiate with four entities. And so it's interesting, because on one hand, that limits Spotify's upside, because those entities are able to negotiate such a large share of Spotify's revenue. On the other hand, that's also why Spotify was possible, because they only needed to negotiate with four. And if …”
“So this is why the geographic force is— It feels solvable to me. I think it's solvable at the beginning. No. Sorry, it feels solvable now. I think a counterexample is something like Spotify. Spotify is arguably the best bundle on the internet. But the reason why they were able to assemble the bundle is because they only needed to negotiate with four entities. And so it's interesting, because on one hand, that limits Spotify's upside, because those entities are able to negotiate such a large share of Spotify's revenue. On the other hand, that's also why Spotify was possible, because they only needed to negotiate with four. And if you're trying to get every artist on earth, well, of course, I've got to get Taylor Swift. Okay, good luck with that. Oh, all the small fry will sign up. Music's unique in particular, because music, the moment a song comes out, is now part of the back catalog. And actually, people only ever listen to back catalogs. So it's a pretty unique industry …”
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Spotify's success as a music streaming platform hinges on its ability to negotiate with just four major entities, allowing it to create a compelling bundle. While this limits their revenue share, it also simplifies the negotiation process, making Spotify's model unique in the industry. This highlights the importance of back catalogs in music, as listeners predominantly engage with older songs.
“Man, Spotify had some good earnings this morning. Revenue up 13%, premium users up 10%, monthly active users up 11%, and €701 million in operating income, which was above expectations. Quoting Bloomberg, Spotify said it expects to reach 759 million monthly active users in the current quarter. The shares rose as much as 19%, their biggest intraday gain since April 2018. After increasing 29% last year, the stock gave up most of those gains heading into the …”
“Man, Spotify had some good earnings this morning. Revenue up 13%, premium users up 10%, monthly active users up 11%, and €701 million in operating income, which was above expectations. Quoting Bloomberg, Spotify said it expects to reach 759 million monthly active users in the current quarter. The shares rose as much as 19%, their biggest intraday gain since April 2018. After increasing 29% last year, the stock gave up most of those gains heading into the quarterly report as analysts focused on concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence and Spotify's ability to continue to raise prices. The solid beat in results is an early win for Gustav Sonderstrom and Alex Nordstrom, who took the helm at the company as co-chief executive officers at the beginning of the year from longtime leader and …”
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Spotify's earnings report exceeded expectations, with revenue up 13% and monthly active users projected to hit 759 million. This positive news comes as the company navigates fierce competition from Chinese AI giants like Alibaba and Tencent, who are aggressively giving away cash incentives to attract users to their new AI models. As Spotify diversifies into a broader entertainment hub, the race for AI dominance intensifies, posing challenges for monetization and user retention.
“… anymore in this digital ecosystem now with the two button problem? Where not everything is cable news People have podcasts They have radio They have Spotify They have Rumble They have YouTube Twitch You have Kik You have all these different platforms People can go They don't need to listen to your bullshit anymore They don't need your scale in the hotel room They have their own scale they bring with them That's why I'm optimistic about the future The ability to gaslight people And isolate people from the truth And play stupid is over Why do I bring up this Ketanji Brown Jackson thing?”
“… Can I provide a definition? Yeah. I can't. You can't. Not in this context. I'm not a biologist. Human adult female. Not hard. Dumb playing dumb third hand. Or lying. I don't know. Now do you get why with the framing like nobody's giving you a pass anymore in this digital ecosystem now with the two button problem? Where not everything is cable news People have podcasts They have radio They have Spotify They have Rumble They have YouTube Twitch You have Kik You have all these different platforms People can go They don't need to listen to your bullshit anymore They don't need your scale in the hotel room They have their own scale they bring with them That's why I'm optimistic about the future The ability to gaslight people And isolate people from the truth And play stupid is over Why do I bring up this Ketanji Brown Jackson thing?”
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's response to defining 'woman' during her Supreme Court hearing ignited a firestorm of criticism. Many believe she either lied or was intellectually incapable of providing a straightforward answer, revealing a broader frustration with political correctness and the media landscape. This moment underscores the public's declining tolerance for perceived dishonesty and manipulation in political discourse.
“On Friday, Spotify announced that it's launching audiobook charts for the US and UK. Now, similar to the streaming giants music and podcast charts, the audiobook charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre. Now, these rankings are based on listening behavior and engagement on the streaming service, the company says. The new charts are accessible to both free and paying users within the Audiobooks Hub You can find them by …”
“On Friday, Spotify announced that it's launching audiobook charts for the US and UK. Now, similar to the streaming giants music and podcast charts, the audiobook charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre. Now, these rankings are based on listening behavior and engagement on the streaming service, the company says. The new charts are accessible to both free and paying users within the Audiobooks Hub You can find them by tapping the search button in the app and selecting the Audiobooks tile to enter the hub Then you need to scroll all the way down to the Dive Deeper section to find the charts. Now, the move marks Spotify's latest investment in the audiobook space, following its official support of the format in 2022. Since then, Spotify has continued investing in …”
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Spotify's new audiobook charts aim to transform how listeners discover popular titles, benefiting both readers and authors. This initiative follows their ongoing investment in audiobooks, including features like Page Match and audiobook recaps, enhancing user engagement. With these charts, Spotify is solidifying its position in the audiobook market while also exploring physical book sales.
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Apple Music's 2026 playlist is updated weekly, keeping fans engaged with fresh content all year long. This innovative approach not only enhances user experience but also showcases Apple's commitment to evolving its music service. As Spotify continues to dominate, Apple Music's strategy could be a game-changer in the streaming landscape.
“… song. But if you have a hundred songs and you clip it down, I mean, you could have a TikTok page with a thousand videos easily. You can get them on Spotify. That too. Yeah, maybe I need to open up my field of vision here a little on that. Yeah, you do. Now, here's the deal. With Sono, the free tier is that Sono may own some of the rights. Now, paid tier, you typically own what you create. Now, in order to get your songs on Spotify, you just can't call them up and go, hey, I'm Burt, and- Hey, Burt. Like he's never heard that before. I can't even use that on my wife. There we go. And so, what you …”
“… covers to find the one that is the way I wanted and the way I felt like I wrote it, what I had in mind when I wrote it. Are you doing anything with the music once you've made it? No, I'm not really. That's a great song. You know what? I love that song. But if you have a hundred songs and you clip it down, I mean, you could have a TikTok page with a thousand videos easily. You can get them on Spotify. That too. Yeah, maybe I need to open up my field of vision here a little on that. Yeah, you do. Now, here's the deal. With Sono, the free tier is that Sono may own some of the rights. Now, paid tier, you typically own what you create. Now, in order to get your songs on Spotify, you just can't call them up and go, hey, I'm Burt, and- Hey, Burt. Like he's never heard that before. I can't even use that on my wife. There we go. And so, what you have to do is go to like DistroKid, and or- Distro? Yeah, DistroKid, and there's also CD Baby. They've been around forever. And- Yeah, I've heard of them. And so, what they do is that they will get your songs onto the different various music platforms, and then you'll make a little bit of a commission. But to get attention to those, you take those …”
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Want to get your music on Spotify? You can't just call them up; you need a distributor like DistroKid or CD Baby to help. Once you have your songs out there, the key to gaining attention is to create engaging clips for platforms like TikTok, especially if your music appeals to older audiences.
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