Ariel Shapiro

The embattled but groundbreaking show will end its current iteration next month.

Plus Spotify gets into NFTs, I get into Upfronts, and advertisers get more into podcasts

Plus, a new audio outlet from Longreads founder Mark Armstrong

Max Cutler will spearhead a new creator content mission, while Bill Simmons will lead the streamer’s push into global sports.

Plus, ‘Suave’ takes home the Pulitzer

Plus, iHeart leans on podcasts as recession looms large

Plus, Wondery inks deals with eight more shows

Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano will depart Spotify this summer.

Plus, NYT launches a new election podcast, and Apple prepares an update for podcasters

Ek doubles down on podcasting investment (and not everybody is happy about it)