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If you're a paid subscriber to the Verge, there's great news. You can now listen to Decoder version History and the vergecast completely ad free. Just head to your account settings page to opt in and start listening without ads. Not a member of the Verge yet? No worries. You can sign up@theverge.com subscribe to get ad free podcasts plus other perks like exclusive newsletters and unlimited access to everything we publish.
Date: October 15, 2025
Host: Nilay Patel
Podcast: Decoder by The Verge
This episode is a brief announcement about an exciting update for loyal listeners of The Verge’s podcasts, specifically Decoder, Version History, and The Vergecast. Host Nilay Patel shares the launch of an ad-free podcast experience for paid Verge subscribers and explains how listeners can access this new benefit. The episode is concise, focused on communicating the value of membership, and invites non-members to consider joining for an enhanced listening experience and other perks.
On how to activate ad-free feeds:
“Just head to your account settings page to opt in and start listening without ads.”
— Host Nilay Patel (A), 00:05
Invitation to join The Verge:
“Not a member of the Verge yet? No worries. You can sign up at theverge.com/subscribe to get ad-free podcasts plus other perks like exclusive newsletters and unlimited access to everything we publish.”
— Host Nilay Patel (A), 00:15
This episode is a short, listener-oriented update offering a clear, easy-to-follow announcement about the new ad-free podcast benefit for subscribers. Nilay Patel keeps the message succinct, provides actionable steps, and conveys excitement about giving subscribers a more enjoyable listening experience — all while maintaining The Verge’s signature friendly and forward-thinking voice.