or to simply ignore the video and listen to them in the background. Edison Research says YouTube has now become the most popular way for people to consume podcasts, period. You could see YouTube ...

Spotify is betting on video to take its podcasting business to the next level. The Swedish audio giant has been investing in video creators over the last year with new tools and incentives.

And while parasocial relationships with your podcast friends are no substitute for therapy, a thoughtful, informative, empathetic podcast can be a useful addition to your mental health toolbox.