The Obamas head to Audible
by Ariel Shapiro from The Verge - All Posts on (#60M0E)
Photo by PHILIP DAVALI/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Well, now we know where the Obamas are heading after their split with Spotify. I had a whole fancy intro before getting the news, but this is about as hot as Hot Pod gets, so let's get into it.
Obamas take their podcasts to Audible after leaving Spotify
Amazon's Audible and the Obamas' production company Higher Ground announced a multi-year first-look deal on Tuesday, ending the speculation of where the former first couple would take their podcasts after their deal with Spotify ends in several months.
It's a big get for Audible, which is better known for audiobooks than podcasts even as it ramps up the development deals. It is also a curious choice for the Obamas, who were reported to be frustrated by the limitations that came with...