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There are many services that have been discontinued by Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:Google) In recent years (think Google+, Project Loon, Hangouts, Stadia, etc.), the latest is now joining the tech graveyard. Introducing Google Podcasts It ends on Tuesday, and users will be asked to switch their subscriptions to the newly integrated YouTube Music.This is big news for a service that has achieved 500 million downloads since its launch. in 2018users can host, discover, and listen to podcasts for free.
Background of the decision: YouTube is one of the most frequently visited sites on the web, and Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) is hoping to leverage that traffic to boost its podcast base. It would also help tech giants invest all of their podcasting dollars into one platform, with YouTube offering better brand recognition as video podcasts grow in popularity. Additionally, YouTube Music has a premium version that could be incorporated into the podcast experience as inflation-sensitive consumers grow tired of subscribing to multiple services.
The one-stop shop marks Google's (GOOG) (GOOGL) fourth podcast platform, as it looks to build on Spotify's popularity (New York Stock Exchange: Spot) and Apple Podcasts (NASDAQ:AAPL). Google Listen went out of service in 2012 and was replaced by Google Play Music until Google Podcasts took over for the past six years. After today, users in the US will no longer be able to stream on Google Podcasts, but they can move their subscriptions through June, giving additional time to those who may have missed the announcement.
We are looking for alpha podcasts: The Breakfast on Wall Street episode was available on Google Podcasts. You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Seeking Alpha website. Daily programming includes a morning show (Wall Street Breakfast) and an afternoon show (Wall Street Lunch), as well as a new Sunday special (Wall Street Brunch).
