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SiriusXM just announced a standalone podcast subscription service<\/a> called SiriusXM Podcasts+. The platform will be available via Apple Podcasts starting August 5 and will offer a \u201cpremium listening experience\u201d for some of the \u201cbiggest shows across the SiriusXM Podcast Network.\u201d<\/p>\n Subscribers will enjoy an ad-free experience, bonus content and early access to new episodes of popular shows. None of the content is exclusive, however, as you\u2019ll still be able to check out these podcasts via numerous other platforms.<\/p>\n At launch, the platform will be home to some of the bigger names in the space. There\u2019s Smartless<\/em>, the one with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, and other programs from the same production team. Other included podcasts include Literally! with Rob Lowe<\/em>, Andy Cohen\u2019s Daddy Diaries Podcast<\/em> and Last Podcast on the Left<\/em>. The company says that more programs will <\/a>.<\/p>\n Though tied to <\/a>, the company says it expects the \u201csubscription will expand to other platforms in the coming weeks.\u201d At launch, it\u2019ll be available in over 60 countries. SiriusXM Podcasts+ will cost $6 per month or $45 per year.<\/p>\n SiriusXM has become a <\/a>, which makes sense given that satellite radio talk shows are basically podcasts by another name. This move could continue that trend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n