Photo Illustration by Chris McGrath/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Spotify has laid off about 3 percent of staff in its podcasting group. The layoffs Monday impacted 15 positions across The Ringer and Spotify Studios. The changes are being described as improving the unit's execution and speed, rather than as a cost-cutting matter, according to a person familiar with the matter.