Spotify Picks in ChatGPT
Spotify can now be used within ChatGPT, letting users get music and podcast recommendations by connecting their Spotify account. Both Free and Premium users can ask for songs, playlists, or podcasts, and ChatGPT will provide personalized suggestions. Premium users get more tailored results, while free users can explore popular playlists. Users control their connection and privacy, as sharing is opt-in and content isn’t used to train AI. The feature is available in English, in 145 countries, on web and mobile for all ChatGPT users.
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Jenny Slate and Friends Launch New Podcast "I Need You Guys"
Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman are launching a new podcast called "I Need You Guys" with SiriusXM and SmartLess Media, where they catch up and chat with special guests like John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, and more. The show was announced at SiriusXM’s Built With Audio event and the first episode will air on October 21, with new episodes coming out every Tuesday. The podcast will be available widely and on the SiriusXM App, with SiriusXM handling ad sales.
Top Football Podcasts to Listen to on Spotify
Spotify is featuring a collection of football podcasts that offer fans more than just game scores by exploring stories, strategies, and personalities behind the sport. The lineup includes shows from familiar voices like The Ringer, as well as podcasts hosted by former players such as Chris Long and Johnny Manziel, giving unique insider perspectives. Spotify hopes this curated selection will help listeners feel more connected to football while being entertained.
New Platform Flightcast Aims to Boost Video Podcasts
Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary Of A CEO, has launched Flightcast, a new platform co-founded with former MrBeast engineer Roxcodes, to help video podcasters grow their audience. Flightcast simplifies podcasting by offering unified distribution, analytics, and AI-powered growth tools across platforms like YouTube and Spotify. The platform features innovations like one-step multi-platform uploads, an all-in-one analytics dashboard, and AI-generated content tailored to each creator.
Google and “Call Her Daddy” Host Alex Cooper Launch Collaboration
Google has announced a long-term partnership with Alex Cooper and her media company Unwell, known for the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. Alex and her team will use Google’s technology—including Pixel phones, Google Workspace, Pixel Watch, and Buds—for content creation, editing, and collaboration. The partnership includes working together on campaigns and events, starting with a new ad for Pixel 10 and T-Mobile, and more collaborations at Unwell Vegas.
Podcast Tool
Soundly AI is a new all-in-one podcast production platform that uses artificial intelligence to automatically deliver studio-quality audio with a single click. Founded by podcaster Chalin Askew to solve the common pain points of manual editing and inconsistent sound quality, the tool eliminates background noise, corrects microphone issues, and streamlines the entire editing process without requiring technical expertise. By reducing production time and cutting costs by up to 70%, Soundly AI aims to make professional-grade podcasting accessible to creators of all levels, enabling them to focus on content rather than complex audio engineering.
Podcast Of The Day
Wedding Pros Who are Ready to Grow
Wedding Pros Who are Ready to Grow is a dedicated business podcast hosted by consultant and speaker Becca Pountney, designed specifically for wedding industry entrepreneurs looking to transform their creative passion into a profitable and sustainable venture. Through a blend of actionable strategies, expert interviews, and real-life stories from fellow wedding professionals, the show offers practical guidance on everything from marketing and client management to scaling operations and maintaining inspiration. Whether you're a planner, photographer, florist, or any wedding-focused business owner, this podcast provides a supportive and resource-rich space to learn, laugh, and build the dream business you envision.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
While chart rankings can be exciting, they don’t tell the whole story. Platforms like Apple Podcasts weigh follows, completion rate, and listener intent, while Spotify prioritizes subscribers and growth. Instead of chasing chart position alone, regularly monitor your actual audience behavior—especially completion rates and retention—using Spotify for Podcasters or Apple Podcasts Connect. Combine this with growth in website traffic, social media followers, and engagement to build a full picture of your podcast’s health and reach.
Pro move: Set up a simple monthly dashboard that tracks retention, social growth, and website referrals—this helps you focus on meaningful growth, not just temporary ranking boosts.
A Final Note
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