Spotify has significantly lowered the eligibility criteria for its Partner Program, making it easier for video podcasters to monetize their content. The company reduced the minimum episode requirement from 12 to 3, consumption hours from 10,000 to 2,000, and engaged audience members from 2,000 to 1,000 within the last 30 days. These changes aim to encourage more content creation and support creators in building sustainable businesses on the platform.