Spotify, one of the world's leading streaming services, is scaling back its live audio ambitions. The company has announced that it is ending production of several of its live audio shows, including "Deux Me After Dark," "Doughboys: Snack Pack," "The Movie Buff" and "A Gay in the Life." This news was first reported by Bloomberg and has since been confirmed by a spokesperson for the company. Despite this, Spotify will continue to have live offerings from its shows "The Fantasy Footballers" and "The Ringer MMA Show."
"Deux Me After Dark" was a show that featured conversations between two people, usually celebrities, discussing a variety of topics. The show was hosted by a rotating cast of hosts, including comedians, musicians, and other personalities. It was a popular show that featured conversations about music, movies, and other topics.
"Doughboys: Snack Pack" was a show that featured two comedians, Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, discussing snack food and other food-related topics. The show was known for its humorous and entertaining conversations.
"The Movie Buff" was a show that featured conversations between two movie fans, discussing their favorite films and debating various topics related to cinema. It was hosted by a rotating cast of hosts, including film critics, actors, and other personalities.
"A Gay in the Life" was a show that featured conversations between two LGBTQ+ people, discussing topics related to their lives and experiences. The show was hosted by a rotating cast of hosts, including activists, actors, and other personalities.
Conclusion
Spotify's decision to end the production of these live audio shows is a significant step back from its ambitions in the live audio space. The company acquired the app Locker Room in March 2021 and rebranded it as Greenroom in June 2021. Despite this, the company will continue to have live offerings from its shows "The Fantasy Footballers" and "The Ringer MMA Show." It remains to be seen if Spotify will continue to invest in live audio in the future.