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The show that brings you the latest updates across the world of podcasting. From platform changes and algorithm shifts to new creator tools, monetization opportunities, editing software, and listener trends. Hosted by podcast producer Jacob Gooden, each episode delivers an easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s happening in the industry and what it means for podcasters, editors, and creators. Stay informed, stay ahead, and keep podcasting.

Apple, Netflix & Spotify Are Changing Podcasting — Here’s What You Need to Know

The podcast industry is rapidly evolving as major platforms like Apple, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, and Amazon push deeper into video, streaming distribution, and creator monetization. In this edition of The Podcast Industry Brief, I'm breaking down major announcements shaping the future of podcasting — from Apple’s video podcast rollout to Spotify lowering monetization requirements and new AI editing tools changing how creators produce content.This episode highlights a growing shift toward video-first podcast experiences, new licensing deals bringing podcasts onto streaming platforms, and emerging tools that could dramatically improve podcast production workflows.Resources & Links• Apple Podcasts Video Beta: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/• Netflix Exclusive Pete Davidson Podcast: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/pete-davidson-podcast-news-release-date• Hulu & Headgum Partnership: https://deadline.com/2026/02/were-here-to-help-podcast-streaming-hulu-february-1236707677/• CNN & Lemonada Media Licensing Deal: https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/14/cnn-and-lemonada-media-forge-streaming-video-podcast-deal/• Podcasts Are Dead - it's all about video now: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/podcasts-are-dead-its-all-about-video-now-pkh52dnhn• Substack TV App: https://www.theverge.com/news/866054/substack-tv-app-beta-launch-newsletters• Amazon Kelce Clubhouse: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/DC3A251C-7D33-49D8-9277-EBD9E348247D• Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW: https://weekly.podcastmovement.com/p/evolutions-comes-to-sxsw-plus-a-first-look-at-talent• Spotify Partner Program Updates: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-01-07/spotify-partner-program-updates/• Riverside Mobile Editor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTdoAhdDsyJ/?img_index=1&igsh=YjNtanRqdWEydnJr• Descript Underlord V2: https://descript.canny.io/changelog/announcingunderlord-v2• Apple Creator Studio: https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/• Opus Clip iOS App: https://opusclip.canny.io/changelog/opusclip-ios-app-is-here• Opus Clip IOS App Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9es_30E_0• Wondercraft AI: https://www.wondercraft.ai/blog/ai-video-is-finally-good-enough-now-comes-the-hard-part• YouTube Auto-Dubbing: https://www.threads.com/@neal_mohan/post/DUtUCIgj2Xw?xmt=AQF0gXiexURAp4Dbe9jxUhcObsXY3v4W8XAK4hZ_TqSF5JmRsKtdq56xfOWZXht73InJr-Nf&slof=1• Overlap AI: https://overlap.ai• PodGround Grants: https://podground.io/grant Connect with meThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thejacobgoodenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobgooden/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejacobgoodenNewsletter: TBDChapters00:00 What Happened This Month00:19 Apple Podcast Is Adding Video Support01:10 Netflix Launches Exclusive Pete Davidson Podcast01:57 Hulu Sign Deal with Headgum02:39 CNN Strikes Deal With Lemonada Media03:07 Podcasts Are Dead04:05 Substack Announces TV App04:51 Amazon Launches Kelce Clubhouse05:56 Podcast Movement Is Coming To SXSW06:52 Spotify Is Making It Easier To Get Monetized08:11 Riverside Mobile Editing Updates08:28 Descript Underlord V209:56 Apple Creator Studio Launch10:35 Opus Clip Mobile Editor11:09 Wondercraft AI13:44 Tool of the Month: Overlap AI15:02 Service of the Month: PodGround15:46 Is There Anything I Missed?

17 feb 2026 - 16 min