The live audio boom in lockdown, primarily driven by Clubhouse, inspired many major platforms to develop their own feature. Most notably was Spotify, which acquired Betty Labs and relaunched its Locker...

Live audio sparked in lockdowns and blurred the lines between social media and podcasts. Although Clubhouse kickstarted this craze, its success post lockdown has lagged , and other major platforms are...

During the pandemic, live audio (arguably a new generation of radio) became a much-needed distraction and comfort to many people in lockdown. Clubhouse, which originally began with invite-only exclusivity,...