Why Would I Want a Podcast App?

Listening to podcasts on websites is just about the worst way you can do it. You have to remember to manually check for new episodes, jumping forwards or backwards is a pain and if the browser crashes you've lost your place.

Podcast apps solve all that and can give you more control over your listening experience. With the right app you can enjoy what is effectively a talk radio station of stuff just for you.

There is no 'best' podcast app. It all depends on what you're looking for, so here's what I recommend based on who you are:

I'm new to podcasts and looking for shows to listen to