`Spotify` adds subscriber-only podcast video

Paid video is moving into mainstream podcast distribution, not just course platforms. Useful signal for paid community, creator tooling, and gated media experiments.

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Spotify is adding gated, subscriber-only podcast video, expanding paid podcasting beyond audio feeds.
The only concrete product detail is the paywalled-video angle; pricing, rollout scope, and creator eligibility are not provided.
Sponsor Supporting Cast frames subscription infrastructure as trust-sensitive, a clear angle for creator monetization tools.

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