The Complete Guide to Bluetooth Audio Codecs for Podcasts
26 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
How SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, and Auracast Bluetooth audio codecs handle podcasts, and how to pick earbuds that don't fatigue you on long episodes.
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Why Podcast Episodes Keep Getting Longer (and What Listeners Are Doing About It)
25 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podcast episode length trends keep climbing. Here's what's driving the drift and how time-poor listeners are quietly rewarding shows that resist it.
A Quick Note on Apple Review Times (and What's Coming)
24 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
A short note on why Apple's App Store review is slowing our iOS releases right now, and why Android sees changes faster.
7 Short Podcasts Under 20 Minutes Worth Your Time
24 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Seven short podcasts under 20 minutes worth your time: news, economics, science, songwriting, all edited tight enough to fit a commute or a walk.
Managing 40+ Podcast Subscriptions Without Drowning
23 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Manage podcast subscriptions with a three-tier system: daily anchors, weekly picks, and dip-in shows. One rule per tier. Ends the backlog anxiety.
The complete guide to podcast transcripts in 2026
22 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podcast transcripts became standard in 2026. This guide covers where to find them, how they're made, how accurate they are, and how to actually use them to find quotes, jump to moments, and follow along.
Who podcast advertising really serves
22 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Programmatic ads and platform lock-in have quietly reshaped podcasting around advertisers and networks, not creators. Here is what changed, and the case for a listener-first alternative.
Best video podcasts to watch in 2026
21 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best video podcasts in 2026, tech, business, science, and culture shows worth watching, not just listening to. Every pick is available on Podtastic.
Why video podcasts are winning in 2026 (and audio isn't going anywhere)
20 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
YouTube has 1 billion monthly podcast viewers. Spotify hosts 330,000+ video podcasts. Here's what the shift to video actually means for the way you listen.
Best podcast apps for CarPlay in 2026
19 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best podcast apps for CarPlay in 2026, tested for the way you actually listen in the car, glanceable controls, Siri playback, cross-device sync, and safe skip behaviour.
What's new in Podtastic, July 18, 2026
18 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
This week: a redesigned maxi player, a live transcript view that scrolls with your position, a Jump-to-Video button for shows with a video feed, and a fresh icon set across iOS, Android, and the web.
Best podcasts for your morning commute (2026)
17 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best morning-commute podcasts in 2026, hand-picked news briefings, tech news, deep dives, comedy, and learning shows, sorted by how long your commute actually is.
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