SiriusXM today announced SiriusXM Podcasts+, a new subscription available directly in Apple Podcasts that will deliver a seamless, premium listening experience for some of the biggest shows on the SiriusXM Podcast Network. Beginning August 5, SiriusXM Podcasts+ will provide subscribers to the new service in the U.S., Canada, and over 50 other countries with ad-free listening to new episodes, exclusive bonus content, and early access to new episodes of popular shows. Many of these benefits will also be available to existing SiriusXM subscribers directly through the SiriusXM app.

At launch, SiriusXM Podcasts+ will include: “SmartLess,” and select shows from the SmartLess Media slate; the Freakonomics Radio Network, including its flagship show; “Last Podcast on the Left” and select shows from the Last Podcast network; as well as “99% Invisible,” “The Joel Osteen Podcast,” “Busted Open,” “The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly,” “Literally! with Rob Lowe,” and “Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast.” Additional podcasts are expected to join the subscription offering later this year.

SiriusXM Podcasts+ curated selection of shows, many of which are among the most listened to podcasts¹, will offer something for every listener, and introduce subscribers to new shows that speak to their interests. Transcripts of the podcasts, offering full-text display for each episode making them easier to navigate and accessible for the Deaf and hearing impaired, will be available in Apple Podcasts.

SiriusXM today announced SiriusXM Podcasts+, a new subscription available directly in Apple Podcasts that will deliver a seamless, premium listening experience for some of the biggest shows on the SiriusXM Podcast Network. Beginning August 5, SiriusXM Podcasts+ will provide subscribers to the new service in the U.S., Canada, and over 50 other countries with ad-free listening to new episodes, exclusive bonus content, and early access to new episodes of popular shows. Many of these benefits will also be available to existing SiriusXM subscribers directly through the SiriusXM app.

At launch, SiriusXM Podcasts+ will include: “SmartLess,” and select shows from the SmartLess Media slate; the Freakonomics Radio Network, including its flagship show; “Last Podcast on the Left” and select shows from the Last Podcast network; as well as “99% Invisible,” “The Joel Osteen Podcast,” “Busted Open,” “The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly,” “Literally! with Rob Lowe,” and “Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast.” Additional podcasts are expected to join the subscription offering later this year.

SiriusXM Podcasts+ curated selection of shows, many of which are among the most listened to podcasts¹, will offer something for every listener, and introduce subscribers to new shows that speak to their interests. Transcripts of the podcasts, offering full-text display for each episode making them easier to navigate and accessible for the Deaf and hearing impaired, will be available in Apple Podcasts.