SiriusXM Shutting Down Popular Podcast App Stitcher
- Stitcher, a popular podcast-listening app, will be shutting down on August 29, 2023.
- SiriusXM, the owner of Stitcher, plans to incorporate podcasts into its flagship subscription business.
- Stitcher Studios and Earwolf networks will continue to operate and produce original podcast shows.
- Ad-supported versions of shows that were on Stitcher will still be available on other platforms.
- Stitcher Premium, which provided ad-free access to thousands of podcasts, will be discontinued and refunds will be issued to subscribers.