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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So I'm in the process of switching from Spotify to Tidal for my music streaming (since Tidal pays artists like three times more than Spotify does). The only problem is, Tidal doesn't support podcasts, which is another big thing I used Spotify for.

So what are some good apps for podcasts? I listen both on my PC and my Android phone, and I'm not really thrilled about the idea of paying for another subscription (so now I'm making two payments to cover the functionality I got with a single, cheaper payment). I'm cool with paying a one-time up-front fee, though.

Any suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Podcast Addict is amazing. No complaints.

https://podcastaddict.com/app

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like the app and I've used it for over a decade. I absolutely hate the UI. It's extremely confusing.

I just keep the player widget on my home screen, but everytime I go to search for podcasts or to unsubscribe from one it takes me a few minutes to figure out what to do to get there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Prior to Podcast Addict I used Spotify for my podcasts. So, for me at least, it's been a big improvement; though I'll concede that's a low bar to clear.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I support Pocket Casts because it's made by Automattic, the makers of WordPress, Tumblr, and WooCommerce. Their CEO, Matt Mullenweg, is someone who seems to really care about the freedom and diversity of the internet. As far as players go, it's got all the features you'd want for an Android app.

I seldom listen on my PC, but if I want to I can usually find the stream on whatever service the podcast has chosen (their own site, or whichever embedded player they elect to use).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I too love PocketCasts and love what Mullenweg has done, but want to point out that Automattic bought PocketCasts from NPR - https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/16/22580023/automattic-pocket-casts-podcast-app-tumble-wordpress

Automattic themselves didn't/don't make PocketCasts.

Edit: Fixed type (lost > love)