The Music DNA of Podcast Search: Why Apple and Spotify Still Rank Like Record Stores

Type “Michael Jackson” into any music app and three layers of identity light up at once: the artist (Michael Jackson), the album (Thriller), the track (Beat It). All three are iconic. All three sing. Apple Podcasts spun out of iTunes. Spotify launched as a music app and bolted podcasts on later. Their podcast search engines still carry that DNA. They’re built to navigate a world of artists, albums, and tracks. ...

May 6, 2026