Spotify

GET /v1/spotify/podcast

Spotify Podcast API

Get a Spotify podcast show — title, publisher, description, and episode counts as structured JSON.

2 credits per request

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TL;DR

Get a Spotify podcast show — title, publisher, description, and episode counts as structured JSON. The Spotify Podcast API (Spotify) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/spotify/podcast that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Spotify Podcast API?

The Spotify Podcast API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats for Spotify podcast with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.

What you get

Podcast fields as clean structured JSON
IDs, URLs, and titles where the platform exposes them
Engagement or popularity signals when available
Stable IDs for joining with other endpoints

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Parameters

url*stringSpotify URL, URI, or ID. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.limitoptionalintegerMax items to return (default 20, max 50). Flat 2 credits per call.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/spotify/podcast?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk%3Fsi%3DcmNoUKzbRR6nimU5APejeg" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "spotify",
    "type": "podcast",
    "uri": "spotify:show:4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk",
    "url": "https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk?si=cmNoUKzbRR6nimU5APejeg",
    "name": "The Joe Rogan Experience",
    "description": "The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.",
    "artists": [
      "Joe Rogan"
    ],
    "image": "https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6765630000f68d2e7936ee02774abeceb710f2",
    "totalEpisodes": 2725
  }
}

Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Top-level fields

platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
typeContent type of the item.
uriPlatform URI for the item.
urlCanonical URL of the item.
nameName of the item or account.
descriptionDescription text.
artistsArtists credited on the item.
imageImage URL.
totalEpisodesNumber of episodes.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Spotify URL, URI, or ID. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 50). Flat 2 credits per call.
cache	boolean	No	Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

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How it works

1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
2. Create a key from your dashboard.
3. Send one request to /v1/spotify/podcast and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Analytics

Track views, likes, and engagement over time.

Competitor Monitoring

Benchmark the performance of other creators.

Dashboards

Power reporting and BI with real metadata.

Content Curation

Filter and rank videos by performance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Spotify Podcast API do?+

The Spotify Podcast API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Spotify podcast using one GET request to /v1/spotify/podcast. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Spotify Podcast API cost?+

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Spotify API key or OAuth?+

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Spotify Podcast API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

More Spotify APIs

Spotify Artist API Spotify Track API Spotify Album API Spotify Search API Spotify Podcast Episodes API

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