Does Spotify podcasts have regional restrictions?

[Big_Bro]

I'm from Kurdistan-Iraq and have Spotify Premium, I just saw video from a new Joe Rogan episode and I clicked on the link to watch it on Spotify but the link didn't work, I tried to search for it within Spotify but I couldn't find it, I also can't find other podcasts or the podcast chart! I created a free account and set the country to US and everything is working fine. So, are there a regional restrictions on Spotify podcasts and other content? 

[Yordan]

Hi @Big_Bro,

Welcome to the Community and thanks for reaching out!

Some content may be available in one country, but not in another. Do you have access to other podcasts? If yes, then the one you were trying to play is indeed region-locked, meaning it's not available globally.

If you're unable to play any podcast, however, it's possible that the feature itself isn't available in your region yet. Currently, there are a few countries that don't have access to podcasts in general. This can vary over time, depending on the permissions from rights holders.

If there's any new information to share about this, you'll be able to find it here.

Hope this cleared things up. The Community is always here if there's anything else you need assistance with.

Take care.

[benjisoul]

I have the same issue. Spotify why the regional locks.

[Umka]

This is such a descrimination and a politicized move. Shame on Spotify, YouTube and such content creators. All lies around and fear of opinions. This is such a 1984 by Orwell. But alas, no one hears because it is not convinient to hear. 

[benjisoul]

that's the downside of spotify

[democracy_for_all]

I also find this very frustrating. Being Irish, living in Germany I can't access Irish content? Feels like living in pre-internet times, living in your local bubble...

[lampavgolove]

I'm in Estonia, and in my account no podcasts. Why?

[hasanzaman22]

Plan

Premium

Country

Azerbaijan

Device

iPhone XS

Operating System

iOS 17

My Question or Issue

Merhabalar,

Ben Azerbaycanlıyım ve Azerbaycanda yaşıyorum. Öğrenci planı ile premium kullanıyorum. Türk podcastlerini(Ortamlarda satılacak bilgi, Hikayeden Adamlar vb...) dinleyemiyorum. Spotifyda arattığımda çıkmıyor, link üzerinden geçtiğimde ise senin ülken için kullanılamıyor diyor spotify. Uzun zamandır böyle ve bu durumdan çok rahatsızım. Lütfen bu sorunu çözmem için bana yardım edin.

Şimdiden teşekkürler, saygılarımla...

[MaxW90]

Plan

Premium Duo

Country

DR Congo

Device

Laptop, Pixel 6

Operating System

Android Oreo, Windows 11

My Question or Issue

On both of my devices I can't find podcasts anywhere (only playlists that have some podcasts uploaded). I previously had a premium account in Canada but I moved to Congo (Kinshasa) several years ago and just recently switched my account over to the DRC. 
Does Spotify offer less services to countries like the Congo?

[Jack149000]

Hi, when will I be able to listen podcasts in spotify? Previously, I used to listen to podcasts in spotify but now it isn’t showing anymore. I hope that podcasts will be available in all of the countries as we are paying for it. I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 

[th07_]

Plan

Premium

Country

Vietnam

Device

Iphone 12 Pro max

Operating System

IOS 17.3

My Question or Issue

I can’t listen or find a podcast on my account and I don’t have podcast button