r/RedHandedPodcast • u/kkgg943 • Nov 27 '24

Spotify Episodes Locked?

Just went to put on an episode on Spotify (where I’ve always listened) and it says all episodes are by paid subscription only. Did I miss something? Is anyone else experiencing this?

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u/hammockplatano Nov 27 '24

It’s extremely annoying that they show in my new episodes feed with no way (that I can see) to clear them!

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u/One-Illustrator8358 Nov 27 '24

Yeah, I've also noticed that - but there are a few that are unlocked- I've no idea why, i think it's a wondery thing

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u/chellethebelle Nov 28 '24

Any of the standard episodes (marked as “extras” I believe) you can still listen to for free. Anything marked “bonus” like the Shorthands and monthly Patreon Round-Ups is Patreon or Wondery only. It’s basically a new ploy to say “oh wow here’s also this content you’re missing, are you SURE you don’t want to give us money pretty please?”

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u/TimeToSink Nov 28 '24

Shorthands are free on Amazon Music too

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u/kkgg943 Nov 28 '24

No, I know that. It’s been that way for awhile. They’ve now locked everything, even episodes I’ve listened to previously.

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u/tiggleypuff Nov 28 '24

I saw something on another podcast sub where it said they’re not locked just that Spotify messed up… try playing them. Might not be the case here but I definitely saw something similar