diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 08c5823..27a81cd 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "siteforge",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.1.5",
+  "version": "1.1.6",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",
diff --git a/src/App.tsx b/src/App.tsx
index e31370b..105ce29 100644
--- a/src/App.tsx
+++ b/src/App.tsx
@@ -1578,6 +1578,27 @@ function FinishedSeriesPage({ content }: { content: SiteContent }) {
   )
 }
 
+function LatestEpisodePlayer({ content }: { content: SiteContent }) {
+  const [audioUrl, setAudioUrl] = useState('')
+  const [title, setTitle] = useState('')
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    fetch('/api/episodes')
+      .then(r => r.ok ? r.json() : Promise.reject())
+      .then((data: { episodes?: { title: string; audioUrl: string }[] }) => {
+        const latest = data.episodes?.[0]
+        if (latest?.audioUrl) {
+          setAudioUrl(latest.audioUrl)
+          setTitle(latest.title)
+        }
+      })
+      .catch(() => {})
+  }, [])
+
+  if (!audioUrl) return <div className="episode-embed-skeleton" aria-label="Loading player…" style={{ height: 152 }} />
+  return <EpisodeAudioPlayer src={audioUrl} title={title} size="full" spotifyUrl={content.platformSpotifyUrl} />
+}
+
 function EpisodesPage({ content }: { content: SiteContent }) {
   const siteTitle = content.seo?.title || DEFAULTS.seo.title
   usePageMeta(
@@ -1596,17 +1617,7 @@ function EpisodesPage({ content }: { content: SiteContent }) {
             {content.episodesSeoIntro || 'Verse by Verse with Nate is an expository Bible teaching podcast where we go through Scripture one verse at a time. Each episode digs into the text carefully and practically, helping you understand what the Bible says, what it means, and how to live it out. New episodes released regularly — subscribe on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.'}
           </p>
           <div className="embed-wrap">
-            <iframe
-              data-testid="embed-iframe"
-              style={{ borderRadius: '12px' }}
-              src={`https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/0Gq1TzoJOdReSZ1gYQi8Xl?utm_source=generator&si=fb1f6de857424592`}
-              width="100%"
-              height="352"
-              frameBorder="0"
-              allowFullScreen
-              allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture"
-              loading="lazy"
-            />
+            <LatestEpisodePlayer content={content} />
           </div>
           <PlatformButtons content={content} />
           <HeadlinerWidget />