The Podcast Top 5

Spotify’s Video Warning, YouTube’s Audio Takeover & Instagram’s Great Purge

May 7, 2026·4 min
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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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