The Ringer
Owned by: Spotify
Latest news
- Nov 29: After a launch of Spotify’s video ambitions earlier in the month, industry observers are increasingly asking... why has Spotify’s Head of Podcast Monetization and Innovation so publicly decided not to back it? First spotted by Chris Petersen and again earlier this week by John McDermott, while you can watch this episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast in full video on YouTube, you can only listen to the same episode on Spotify. The Ringer isn’t posting video on Spotify for many of their shows, including ones specifically about video, like The Big Picture, The Rewatchables, The Watch, and The Prestige TV Podcast; and many sports shows - like The Ringer NBA show, which again posts full video on YouTube, but only audio on Spotify. Given Spotify has been shouting about video since June last year, we’re curious as to The Ringer’s reticence.
- Oct 22: Spotify’s The Ringer has announced a set of new talent joining the network. Todd McShay, Joel Anderson, Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby are to join the network’s talent roster.
- Oct 17: Science says that 60% of people can’t get through a 10-minute conversation without telling at least one lie. Spotify's The Ringer launches Truthless this week - a limited-run show that explores one universal truth: everyone lies. Each episode dives into a single story where a guest reveals a personal lie, unpacking the insecurities and quirks that drove it.
- Sep 11: Rugby Rodeo is new today from Spotify's The Ringer, looking at the world of women's rugby. It's hosted by England teammates Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne. The Women's Rugby World Cup will be held in a year's time in England, so it's an ideal time to focus on the sport.
- Aug 5: The New York Post reports that Spotify’s five-year contract with Bill Simmons ends in early 2025, and that he may leave the company, though that’s “incorrect and idle speculation” according to a Simmons spokesperson. Spotify bought The Ringer in Feb 2020.
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