The Podcast Top 5

Netflix’s Clips Feed, YouTube Podcast Lineups & a $100M+ AI Podcast Deal

May 13, 2026·4 min
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On this episode of The Podcast Top 5, hosted by Emily Soule, we break down Netflix’s new Clips feature a vertical, TikTok-style feed designed to surface bite-sized highlights and drive viewers into full shows. YouTube is also rolling out curated “top podcast lineups” across genres like Sports, Comedy, and True Crime, aimed largely at advertisers navigating the podcast boom.   Meanwhile, reports suggest OpenAI has acquired the tech-focused show TBPN in a deal worth the “low hundreds of millions,” signaling just how valuable podcasting has become in the AI era. From short-form video to major acquisitions, the podcast landscape is evolving fast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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