Today at Spotify Stream On, artists, songwriters, video and content material creators, podcasters, and streamers from everywhere in the world joined Spotify to listen to about our newest bulletins and galvanizing tales throughout our world platform. And for the podcasters in attendance, we touched on one of the vital thrilling traits within the area: video.
Video is likely one of the fastest-growing areas of podcasting, with greater than 70,000 video creators on the platform. We anticipate that development to proceed. With progressive partnerships on the best way from Collab, Creative Juice, Get Engaged Media, Golden Child, and Karat to carry their creators’ movies to Spotify, in addition to restricted video collection solely accessible on Spotify from Mindset Mentor, we’re wanting ahead to introducing tens of millions of recent listeners to video podcasts.
Forbidden Fruits with Julia Fox and Niki Takesh returns—on video
We’re additionally excited to disclose that Forbidden Fruits with Julia Fox and Niki Takesh is not going to solely return for a Season 2 on March 17, however the brand new episodes will likely be launched as an all-video podcast.
“Video is a whole added layer because now we actually have to get dressed,” Niki quipped to For the Record. “But we’re excited for the lewks!”
Fans can anticipate extra of the identical no-holds-barred cultural commentary from Julia and Niki—two opinionated and transgressive folx who cite appearing, writing, designing, and styling of their resumes—however with a vivacious new look that matches the hosts on this second. Equipped with a eager understanding of the present intersection of popular culture, intercourse, and stigma, this duo will proceed to discover taboo content material and interview culturally related friends with empathy and understanding to achieve deeper perception.
“We have some amazing guests lined up for our listeners. It’ll never be a dull moment over here,” Julia stated.
Drew Afualo’s The Comment Section is shifting solely to Spotify
Known because the web’s defender of girls, Drew Afualo attracted a loyal following throughout social media, and has constructed on that together with her weekly video podcast, The Comment Section, the place she and her friends discover probably the most dreaded part of their tagged movies on TikTok.
“I am so excited to move to Spotify for so many reasons, but one of the main ones is that it’s by far my favorite streaming platform,” Drew instructed For the Record. “I have used Spotify for so many years, and to have them partnering with me is such an honor. I truly feel like Spotify sees my vision and understands where I want to go with The Comment Section. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us next!”
Starting April 5, Drew’s present will grow to be a Spotify unique. But followers can nonetheless anticipate the identical candid dialogue and many laughs as Drew retains it actual and provides in-depth recommendation on the problems listeners care about most.
Can’t watch for Season 2 of Forbidden Fruits to premiere? Catch up with all of Season 1’s hot-button matters beneath.