If spotify gets a few exclusives from e.g. gimlet, that might drive listeners there, which might make such exclusives cheaper to get.
I really hope this fails though. One of the great things about podcasts is the open RSS based ecosystem. I think current listeners might be reluctant to move away from that. What scares me is that new listeners could come to spotify and not realize it is weird for podcasts.
The only real issue RSS has is that ads have to be baked in. Sadly I don't know if we could have an open system with personalized ads.
I really hope this fails though. One of the great things about podcasts is the open RSS based ecosystem. I think current listeners might be reluctant to move away from that. What scares me is that new listeners could come to spotify and not realize it is weird for podcasts.
The only real issue RSS has is that ads have to be baked in. Sadly I don't know if we could have an open system with personalized ads.