About this episode

This episode discusses Spotify's video upload warning, Buzzsprout's new features, YouTube's audio ad sales, and Instagram's removal of fake followers.

On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Spotify’s warning for podcasters using API-based video uploads, Buzzsprout adding video distribution to Apple Podcasts, and SiriusXM becoming the exclusive seller of YouTube audio ads in the U.S.   Plus, Instagram’s “Great Purge of 2026” wipes out millions of fake followers, impacting everyone from influencers to major celebrities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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