Not that Wikipedia is an authoritative source, but it does say this: * A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet.

Not that Wikipedia is an authoritative source, but it does say this: * A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. * Podcasting is the preparation and distribution of audio files using RSS feeds to the devices of subscribed users. * the content can be accessed using any computer or similar device that can play media files. If we consider this to be the commonly accepted definition of a podcast, then how does the JRE fare? 1. JRE and other Spotify shows can only be streamed, not downloaded. 2. Spotify doesn't use RSS feeds to deliver audio files, rather a private API that powers their apps. 3. Spotify shows can not be accessed using any computer or similar device that can play media files, only those capable of running Spotify's own app. So the JRE is 0/3 for meeting what I think it's fair to say is the general definition of a "podcast" as understood today.