Is Spotify Gentrifying Podcasting? Inside the Platform Wars

APR 17, 202513 MIN
The Independent Creator

Is Spotify Gentrifying Podcasting? Inside the Platform Wars

APR 17, 202513 MIN

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<p>Hey podcast fam! šŸ‘‹</p><p>Josh dropped another super interesting episode where he digs into something pretty surprising—Gen Z isn't abandoning podcasts for TikTok after all! Who knew?!</p><p><strong>What we chatted about this time:<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Turns out a MASSIVE 55.9% of Gen Z listens to podcasts on Spotify (whoa!)</li><li>YouTube is climbing the charts at 20.6% (no surprise there)</li><li>The whole "Spotify taking over the podcast world" debate—good or bad?</li><li>Passive listening is totally a thing (dishes, driving, chores—podcast time!)</li><li>TV podcast watching is becoming a legit thing!</li></ul><p>Josh got real about the whole "audio vs. video podcast" dilemma too. Spoiler alert: do what feels right for YOU, but video does open doors to more eyeballs!</p><p>Report <a href="https://podcastindustry.org/2025-gen-z-survey/">https://podcastindustry.org/2025-gen-z-survey/</a></p><p><strong>What's your podcast listening style?</strong> Are you a Spotify devotee? Do you watch or just listen? Drop a comment and let Josh know—especially if you're repping Gen Z!</p><p>Don't forget to hit that ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review button if you're digging the show!</p><p>Later taters! šŸ„”āœŒļø</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Podcast Viability</p><p>01:07 Gen Z's Engagement with Podcasts</p><p>03:05 Spotify's Dominance in Podcasting</p><p>07:20 The Impact of Exclusivity on Podcast Platforms</p><p>10:14 The Importance of Video in Podcasting</p><p>12:08 Passive vs Active Listening in Podcasts</p>