Spotify Lets You Create AI Podcasts on Any Topic You Want

Your morning podcast routine just got a serious upgrade, and it's all about you.

Spotify announced this month that it's rolling out AI tools that let users create their own personalized podcasts without any recording equipment or editing skills. Just type in what you want to learn about, and the app generates a custom audio show tailored to your interests.

The feature works like having a personal audio assistant. Users can request daily briefings on their city's events and concerts from their favorite artists, or ask for quick explainers like "Help me understand economics in five minutes." The AI creates the podcast and saves it straight to their library for listening anytime.

What makes this especially powerful is the customization. Users can upload PDFs, paste text, share links, and even choose which voice they want narrating their personal show. Want a weekly deep dive into your hobby or a daily news brief about your neighborhood? Just schedule it once and let the AI handle the rest.

Spotify also launched Studio by Spotify Labs, a desktop app that connects to your email and calendar to create briefings based on your actual schedule and interests. It's like having a producer who knows exactly what you need to hear each day.

For Premium users in the U.S., Sweden, and Ireland, there's another new trick: an AI powered Q&A feature that answers questions about the podcasts you're listening to. Curious about a concept mentioned in passing? Just ask, and get an instant explanation without pausing your episode.

The Ripple Effect spreads beyond just listening. Podcast creators are getting new tools too, including sponsorship management features and subscription options that let fans pay for exclusive content. Spotify is betting that when users create their own audio content and engage more deeply with shows through questions and answers, everyone wins: listeners get exactly what they want, and creators build stronger communities.

The move follows similar AI features from competitors like Google's Ask YouTube, but Spotify's approach feels more personal. Instead of just answering questions about existing content, it's creating entirely new content shaped by what each user cares about most.

These tools are transforming Spotify from a place where you passively consume into a space where you actively shape your audio experience, one custom podcast at a time.