Podcasts and shows

Listen to your favorite podcasts, and discover many more including shows with music.

• Get recommended and featured podcasts and shows.
• Save the podcasts and shows you like. New episodes then automatically save.
• Download to listen offline.
• Some episodes feature videos too.

Note: While Spotify doesn’t play ads that interrupt the music listening experience of Premium subscribers, some podcasts may include advertising, host-read endorsements, or sponsorship messages.

Find and play podcasts and shows

• Mobile and tablet

• Desktop and web player

Save podcasts and shows

• Mobile and tablet

• Desktop and web player

Find latest episodes of your saved podcasts and shows

For: Mobile

1. Tap Home .
2. Tap Podcasts.
3. Tap Following.

Download podcasts and shows

Select  on a podcast or show episode to download.

Note: You may need Premium to download some shows.

Learn more about downloads

Frequently asked questions

What ads am I getting on my podcasts?

• Premium subscribers and free tier listeners may receive both Spotify ads and creator sponsorships on all podcasts.

What are Spotify ads?

• Spotify ads are promotional messages from advertiser brands, creators, and show hosts that are inserted dynamically into podcast episodes by Spotify.

What are creator sponsorships?

• Creator sponsorships are promotional messages integrated within the podcast episode. They comprise a variety of formats, such as:
  • Baked-in Host Reads: A promotional message integrated into the episode
  • Branded Editorial Segment: A sponsored segment of the episode, typically featuring on-screen brand visuals
  • Product Placement: A brand’s product remains visible throughout the episode, possibly with organic host interaction.
• Note: those providing creator sponsorships may include some show hosts who are compensated as part of Spotify’s original and licensed content.

Get a podcast on Spotify

Check out Spotify for Creators.