On March 29, 2024 local time, it was revealed that Google has started sending notifications within the Google Podcasts app that the service will end on April 2, 2024. Google is asking app users to migrate to YouTube Music in the future.
Google Podcasts service will end in the US next week
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-podcasts-service-shuts-down-in-the-us-next-week/
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According to overseas media Bleeping Computer, users will be able to use Google Podcasts until April 2, 2024, after which they will no longer be able to listen to programs. There is a transition period until July 2024, and you will need to use the app's export function to support the transition.
The service will end on April 2, 2024 only in the United States, and plans for other regions have not been determined. However, it has been clear for some time that the service will no longer be available in other regions by the end of 2024.
Google has been operating Google Podcasts, which was introduced in 2018, for a while, but in 2023 it will distribute the podcast viewing function on YouTube Music, and has been working to unify the functionality.
In September 2023, it was officially announced that “Google Podcasts will be completely shut down in the second half of 2024,'' but the specific date was unknown.
Google Podcasts will end in 2024, podcasts will be integrated into YouTube Music – GIGAZINE 
Since it is scheduled to be phased out in early 2024, Google may have already integrated the feature into YouTube Music. BleepingComputer points out that “Google could become a bigger player in the podcast space as well, not only because of its narrow focus, but also because of the growing public interest in video podcasts,'' and the ability to distribute video and music. In addition, it was expressed as. The view is that Google will expand its influence in the podcast field.
