SEATTLE — Amazon Music today announced its launch of podcasts in Canada, available across all tiers of service at no additional cost, including free access on Echo devices with Alexa, in the Amazon Music app, and on the web at amazon.ca/podcasts.
For the first time, Canadian customers will be able to stream favourite podcasts as well as new, original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by well-known creators including Will Smith, DJ Khaled, Dan Patrick, Becky G and Jake Brennan.
“With the launch of podcasts on Amazon Music in Canada, our goal was simple: to give customers access to even more entertainment and culture in one place,” said Mike Lawless, head of Amazon Music, Canada, in a press release.
Popular shows such as Crime Junkie, Stuff You Should Know, The Apology Line, Revisionist History, Canadian True Crime, Spittin’ Chiclets and The Secret Life of Canada are available now, along with millions of episodes from top shows and more being added all the time, says the press release. Amazon Music customers will be able to discover new favourites through curated recommendations across top categories, popular podcast charts and access to trailers on show pages.
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