I disagree with this response. We have a premium subscription and I get hearing the ads recorded by the Podcaster. I don't love it, but I understand.  Lately though, I am hearing targeted ads, not recorded by the Podcaster, from local businesses and the county health agency, that specifically reference things occurring locally now. The county health ad just played four times in a row. The demand that I pay another, additional fee to the Podcaster and change my listening platform to avoid this is putting me off podcasts. ... View more