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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesHot Pod |
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| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | A long running podcast industry newsletter, now published under The Verge, covering news, deals, and analysis for people who work in podcasting. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Podcast professionals, network staff, and anyone who wants regular, informed reporting on industry deals and trends. |
| Not the best fit | Casual podcasters who just want to make a show and aren't interested in following industry business news. |
| The gotcha | It's an industry trade publication, not a how to guide, expect news and analysis rather than production or growth tips. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | No additional note in the catalog. |
| Category | Directories |
| Tool type | Industry news and resources |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Hot Pod |