Posted 9/29/2023, 6:22:00 AM

Google Podcasts Shutting Down in 2024, Users to Switch to YouTube Music Podcasts

Google Podcasts will shut down in 2024, users need to switch to YouTube Music for podcasts.
YouTube Music Podcasts will be available globally before end of 2023. Currently only in US, Canada, Latin America.
Google will make the migration from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music easy with a simple transfer tool.
YouTube Music will support RSS feeds to add podcasts not hosted on YouTube.
Google will increase investment in YouTube Music podcasts to make it a top podcast destination.

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