The chapter delves into Apple's new podcast subscription feature, drawing parallels with Patreon and highlighting the concerns raised by their revenue cut model. It explores the implications on the podcast ecosystem, platform lock-ins, and debates over early releases and exclusivity. The conversation also discusses the challenges of discoverability, platform value propositions, and the future evolution of podcast platforms in light of subscription models.

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