Spotify said on Wednesday that it reached an exclusive multiyear licensing deal with popular podcast “Armchair Expert,” adding to the streaming service’s growing repertoire of audio programs. “Armchair Expert,” launched in 2018, is cohosted by comedian Dax Shepard and Emmy-nominated producer Monica Padman. It was the most downloaded new podcast on iTunes in 2018 and one of the most popular podcasts on Spotify. “Armchair Expert” will be free and available exclusively on Spotify starting July 1. “With this Spotify partnership, Dax Shepard will continue to maintain editorial oversight and creative control of all Armchair productions,” Spotify said in a statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 12, 2021 18:02 UTC