Apple Podcasts, which accounts for 37.5 percent of podcast downloads, offers free distribution through simplified submission processes for both audio and video creators.
Harpo Entertainment partners with Amazon for multi-year distribution deal, expanding The Oprah Podcast to twice-weekly episodes across Amazon's platforms.
Netflix attracted 13 percent of U.S. viewing households to podcasts in Q1 2026, with 46 titles launched, signaling significant adoption as audio content moves to television screens.