What's New in Podtastic — April 25, 2026
25 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
A week of playback polish, onboarding improvements, overnight background processing on Android, and better network recovery across iOS and Android.
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Best Philosophy Podcasts to Expand Your Mind
24 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
Discover the best philosophy podcasts for 2026, from beginner-friendly primers to deep dives on ethics, metaphysics, and the history of ideas.
How to Listen to Podcasts on Smart Speakers
23 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
Learn how to play podcasts on Alexa, HomePod, Google Nest, and Sonos, with voice commands, setup tips, and fixes for common speaker issues.
How to Listen to Podcasts on Any Device: The Complete Guide
21 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to listen to podcasts on any device, phone, computer, smart speaker, car, watch, or TV. Setups, gotchas, and the best apps for each.
Best Startup Podcasts for Founders in 2026
20 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best startup podcasts in 2026 for founders, operators, and investors, covering fundraising, building, selling, and the daily reality of early companies.
Why YouTube Is Winning the Podcast Race
19 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
YouTube is now the most-used podcast platform in the US. Here's how it happened, what it means for listeners, and why the audio-only players still matter.
How to Bookmark Podcast Moments
18 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to bookmark podcast moments that matter. The apps that support it, workarounds for apps that don't, and habits for finding your clips later.
What's New in Podtastic — April 17, 2026
17 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
Smart Skip Silence now ramps confidently instead of cutting, onboarding is down to three panels, recommendation cards got a redesign, and plenty of playback fixes.
Best Design Podcasts to Listen to in 2026
16 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best design podcasts in 2026 for UX, product, type, and graphic designers, with standout episodes, formats, and what each show does well.
How to Catch Up on a Huge Podcast Backlog
15 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to catch up on a huge podcast backlog without burning out. Triage, batch, speed up, and the habits that stop the pile from growing again.
How to Use Podcast Transcripts: A Listener's Guide
14 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to use podcast transcripts to find quotes, search episodes, learn faster, and listen smarter. Where to find them, how to read them, and the best workflows.
Best Short Podcasts Under 20 Minutes
13 Apr 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best short podcasts under 20 minutes — quick news briefings, science explainers, and daily roundups you can finish in one coffee break.
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