Stops my podcast after 2 1/2 hours and starts the next one?

[Sleepbops200]

Why does my spotify stop my 4(+) hour long podcasts at 2 1/2 hours and start another one. It's getting really annoying to keep going back and forth. Also, this really sucks because I listen to relaxing sound podcasts (5-8 hours) to sleep, to then be woken up 2 1/2 hours to the intro of a new podcast. Seriously, this needs to get fixed especially since I bought the family plan to skip out on commercials that would wake me up. 

Plan

Family plan

Country

Usa

Device

Samsung galaxy 10, windows 11

[Dian]

Hey @Sleepbops200,

Thanks for posting in the Community.

Does this happen with a particular podcast or every podcast over 2 1/2 hours? Is this reproducible on a different device as well?

How about a different account, does the same issue occur?

Keep us posted,

Cheers!

[Sleepbops200]

This happens to every podcast over 2 1/2 hours. It happens to all my devices, my laptop, my computer, my phone, and all my Google devices. So, in my family account it happens to mine and if I change over to my SO's it does it as well. 

I haven't tried an account not attached to my family one, so I don't know if it does on others as well. 

Thank you! 

[AlejaR]

Hey @Sleepbops200,

Thanks for your reply and for the info shared.

In this case, we'd like to gather as much info as possible. Since you mentioned this is happening on both your mobile device and computer, can you let us know the exact make/model and OS of the affected devices along with the current Spotify version you have running in both of them? 

On another note, just to confirm, did you notice if this started to happen after a specific event such as an OS update? If yes, please send us the details.
 

Lastly, did you use a VPN? If yes, try switching it off.

It'd be awesome if you could open the account of a relative or friend on the affected devices, to see if you notice any difference.

Take your time, we'll be on the lookout!