# Spotify Podcast API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/spotify/podcast)

> Returns podcast metadata. Spotify calls podcasts `shows` internally, so Spotify podcast URLs use `/show/`. Pass either `id` or `url`.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/spotify/podcast` costs 1 credit per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `id` | no | Spotify podcast (show) ID. |
| `url` | no | Spotify podcast (show) URL. |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/spotify/podcast" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I get Spotify podcast data with an API?

Send a GET request to /v1/spotify/podcast with either an id or url parameter. The response carries the show's metadata in unified JSON — no OAuth or app registration needed.

### Why do Spotify podcast URLs say /show/?

Spotify calls podcasts 'shows' internally, so podcast URLs use open.spotify.com/show/. Paste that URL straight into the url parameter — SocialCrawl resolves it automatically.

### What fields does the Spotify Podcast API return?

The response includes the show's title, description, publisher details, and cover art, mapped to SocialCrawl's unified Author schema. Pair it with /v1/spotify/podcast/episodes for the episode list.

### How much does the Spotify Podcast API cost?

Each request costs 1 credit on the standard tier. New accounts include 100 free credits with no credit card, covering about 100 show lookups.

### Can I track podcast metadata changes over time?

Yes. Poll the endpoint on a schedule and diff the unified JSON responses — the schema stays stable across calls, so changes you detect are real changes, not format drift.

See the full Spotify API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/spotify

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

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