Michelle opens this episode of Michelle's Podcast News by setting the date and introducing the topics for discussion. She delves into Spotify's recent executive shake-up and its implications for the company's podcast strategy, providing insights into how these changes might shape the future of Spotify's podcasting endeavors. Michelle also examines the company's forecasted profitability for its podcast segment in 2024, highlighting key factors that could contribute to this financial milestone. The episode concludes with an overview of the new partnership between Nation Player and BBC podcasts, exploring what this collaboration means for listeners and the podcasting landscape.

(0:00) Introduction and date

(0:18) Spotify's executive shake-up and podcast strategy

(2:10) Spotify's podcast segment profitability in 2024

(2:57) Nation Player and BBC podcast partnership