See our Introduction to Playdio here.
Will Playdio shows replace Podcasts?
Podcasts currently have the advantage of being relatively easy to distribute. They are not limited to any service's user-base, so you don't need an account with anyone to subscribe to a podcast. However, the two main problems with podcasts are that [1] you can't easily include music, as there isn't a licensing framework, and [2] there is no natural monetisation mechanism for the podcast creator. Playdio addresses these key issues, and as streaming music services become more ubiquitous, this "ease of distribution" advantage will become more marginal.
Will Playdio shows only be available on Spotify?
Playdio only really suits either streaming or subscription music services. If we uploaded Playdio shows to an a-la-carte service, (where you pay for every individual download), the price you would have to pay for the entire show and its related music would be prohibitive. Spotify is currently a great fit for what we are trying to achieve. We are already in talks with a number of other streaming and subscription platforms to host Playdio shows, and look forward to announcing new partners shortly. Ideally we would like Playdio to be completely platform independent to ensure shows are as widely available as possible.
How can I listen to a Playdio show on the tube / in my car / on the train / while on holiday?
If you take out a Spotify Premium subscription, you can cache your Playdio shows on a compatible mobile device, and make them playable "off line".
How do I get the Spotify program?
Spotify is available here. The "Open" version is free (add supported), but is limited to 20 hours per month. There is also a £4.99 "unlimited" version, which gives you (oddly enough) unlimited access via your computer, with no adds !. If you wish to listen to Playdio shows on your compatible mobile, you will need to go for the £9.99 pcm premium subscription. None of the Spotify subscriptions come with a minimum term, so you can try them out for a month and see how you get on.
Spotify is currently only available in Sweden, Norway, Finland, the UK, France and Spain.
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