Subscription Details
What is The Generation Why Podcast Patreon paid membership?
A paid membership to The Generation Why is a subscription that provides access to exclusive benefits, including ad-free listening of the full catalog, early access to new episodes, and bonus content. Benefits vary by tier. Additionally, if you subscribe through Patreon, you can listen on both Patreon and Spotify.
How much does membership cost?
You need a little something extra... : $2.00 per month or pay annually for $1.80 per month*
You can't eat just one... : $5.00 per month or pay annually for $4.50 per month*
Have your cake and eat it too... : $10.00 per month or pay annually for $9.00 per month*
*or equivalent in your local currency
How do I subscribe to a membership?
From Patreon
- Go to Patreon and make sure you are logged into your account.
- Ensure you have the Member view selected (not Creator).
- Search for "The Generation Why Podcast".
- Select the page version that shows "Patreon" in the image, from the search results.
- If you want to pay annually and save, toggle on Pay Annually*.
- Select Join under Choose your Membership.
*not available on iOS devices
From Spotify
You can subscribe to the membership on Spotify by searching for the show on Spotify.
- Go to Spotify and make sure you are logged in to your account.
- Search for "The Generation Why Podcast" and select the version that shows "Patreon" in the image
- You’ll find that the exclusive content will be marked by a padlock. Click the padlock.
- A prompt will show up, letting you know you need to support the creator to access the exclusive Patreon audio. Click on the Get Access button.
- You’ll be asked to connect your Patreon account to Spotify. You can either log in with your existing account or sign up and create a new one.
- After logging in/creating an account, click Agree.
- If you don’t have a membership with the creator, you’ll be asked to choose a membership to join the creator’s community on Patreon.
- Add your payment information or use a saved payment method if you have an existing account.
- You’ll be taken to a Spotify page listing all the podcasts you have access to.
You can also access your podcasts from your Connected Apps page on Patreon, where you can see a list of Available exclusive Podcasts with links to Listen on Spotify that are available as part of your membership
Is there a free trial?
No, at this time we are not offering a free trial for this membership.
Technical Support
I signed up through Patreon, how do I listen to exclusive content on Spotify?
You will need to link your account to Spotify. You can link your account from Spotify or from Patreon. Follow these steps to link your account.
I canceled but am still getting charged. What should I do?
At this time, we cannot issue refunds for memberships purchased via Patreon. For specific refund questions, please contact Patreon support.
I'm having trouble accessing my subscription. What should I do?
First, ensure you're signed into the correct account on your chosen platform (Patreon or Spotify). Also, confirm your Patreon subscription is active and accounts are properly connected.
Account Management
How do I cancel my subscription?
- Go to Patreon.com and log into the same Patreon account you used when subscribing.
- Click the settings link from the left-side menu.
- Go to the Memberships tab.
- Locate your membership, and click View Details.
- Click on Cancel Membership, then confirm cancellation.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
Generally, cancellations are effective at the end of your billing cycle without refunds for partial months. You will retain your original membership access up to the next billing date, which is determined by your join date. You are not billed on the next billing date and lose membership access at that time. For specific refund questions, please contact Patreon support.
Wondery+ Comparison
How does this differ from Wondery+?
A Patreon membership provides exclusive content for one specific show. Wondery+ provides ad-free access to all Wondery shows, including early access and exclusives, across multiple platforms. And now, Wondery+ also streams video versions of many popular podcasts across a wide range of devices.
Which is better for me, a Patreon membership or Wondery+?
It depends on how you prefer to engage with the content and what Wondery shows you like. If you primarily engage with content on Patreon or Spotify and are only interested in this show, then you may enjoy the Patreon channel membership. However, if you're interested in exploring Wondery's extensive podcast library without advertisements, Wondery+ would likely offer better value. This premium service provides comprehensive access to Wondery's content across multiple platforms, including the Wondery app, Wondery.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and various other third-party applications - click here for more details.
Can I use my Patreon membership to access the show on Wondery+?
No, Patreon membership content and features are only available on the Patreon and Spotify platforms.
For questions on Patreon in general or Patreon memberships including billing, cancellations, and refunds visit the Patreon Help Center.
For questions on Wondery content and membership benefits, please contact the Wondery support team here and we'll assist you further.