If you’ve ever been hit with a libellous, abusive, or misleading review on your Apple Podcasts listing — and struggled to get it removed — Podnews wants to hear your story.
The leading podcast industry publication is inviting creators to share their experiences with Apple’s support process for handling harmful or inappropriate reviews. All submissions will remain anonymous and your podcast won’t be named in any published story.
The goal is to shed light on how Apple manages (or fails to manage) harmful user feedback on one of the industry’s most influential platforms.
Why This Matters
Apple Podcasts reviews can significantly impact your podcast’s reputation and visibility — especially when star ratings and comments influence search results and listener perception. Yet many podcasters report frustration with trying to remove reviews that are clearly offensive, false, or even defamatory.
Common issues include:
- Reviews containing personal attacks or misinformation
- False accusations or libelous claims
- No clear path for removal, even after flagging content
- Slow or non-existent responses from Apple support
By gathering real examples, Podnews hopes to pressure platforms to improve moderation systems and better protect creators from unfair reviews.
Podnews is specifically looking for:
- Reviews that contain false, damaging, or hateful content
- Attempts to flag or report them through Apple Podcasts support
- Any outcomes (or lack thereof) after contacting Apple
Your identity will be kept confidential, and you do not need to name your podcast. This effort is about documenting systemic issues, not calling out individuals or shows.
Send your experience to: editor@podnews.net
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