John Jastremski is moving on from Spotify and The Ringer, and he is not slowing down. The veteran host announced Thursday that his five-year run with The Ringer has ended. He shared the news in a social media post, thanking colleagues while outlining what comes next.
“After five amazing years, my run at The Ringer has come to an end,” John Jastremski wrote. He called the experience a “special ride” and expressed appreciation for those he worked with during his tenure.
However, Jastremski made it clear his audience will still hear from him regularly. He said his “New York, New York” podcast will continue on the same schedule and expand its reach.
“The show rolls on,” he added, noting the program will now extend to YouTube as part of a broader content push.
The announcement arrives during a period of change within Spotify’s podcast division. The company recently trimmed roughly 3% of its workforce, according to Front Office Sports. The cuts impacted several areas of its content operation, including The Ringer.
Multiple staffers publicly confirmed their exits following that round of layoffs. Among them were longtime contributors who helped define the brand’s editorial voice over the past decade. Additionally, programming shifts have accompanied those staffing decisions. Reports indicated Jastremski’s contract would not be renewed, with plans for him to continue independently.
His announcement Thursday confirms that direction.
Jastremski appears to be embracing flexibility. He described himself as a “free agent” in the audio, digital and gambling spaces, signaling openness to new partnerships.
He also noted he will maintain a presence on SportsNet New York (SNY) while continuing to produce content across platforms.
“Next chapter. Next run. Stay tuned,” he wrote.
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