Spotify will allow comments on podcasts

O Spotify will launch a new feature that allows listeners to comment on podcast episodes on the platform.

At first, these comments will only appear to the creator of the podcast in question, who will be able to approve and decide which comments they want to become public and appear for everyone.

Podcast creators will also be able to choose to make comments visible on the show generally or only on specific episodes.

And if they don’t want to receive any type of comments, simply disable the feature.

According to Spotify, comments are a way to expand the existing functionality of questions and answers and polls on the platform’s podcasts, implemented in 2021.

“With the introduction of comments, we’re also excited to give all creators — regardless of where their episodes are hosted — better ways to manage their entire show, including listener feedback,” Spotify’s statement reads.

These actions can be done through the new Spotify for Podcasters mobile app, making it easier for podcast creators to access and manage their product.

“Podcast creators can now use Spotify for Podcasters on desktop or with our new mobile app to engage with listeners, manage their Spotify presence, check their latest stats, and track growth in real time. And fans can comment directly on podcast episodes they are already listening to on Spotify,” the statement added.

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