How fast can you speed up podcasts without losing meaning? Research-backed playback speeds by content type, plus Skip Silence, the smarter alternative to just cranking the multiplier.
The practical guide to podcast discovery in 2026. Search by episode, follow the graph, use the 10-minute test, and stop letting charts dictate your listening.
The best history podcasts of 2026 — from narrative epics like Hardcore History to accessible academics like In Our Time. The definitive list for curious listeners.
OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast. What this means for editorial independence, tech-media trust, and what listeners should watch out for going forward.
Build a podcast listening habit that lasts. Practical routines, when-to-listen strategies, and how to stop your queue from breaking your motivation.
What shipped in Podtastic this week: multilingual episode support, cross-device settings sync, a free-tier escape from the expired banner, and Smart Skip survey polish.
The best podcasts for founders in 2026 — shows for building, fundraising, and running a company. Long interviews, weekly panels, and daily catch-ups.
A practical guide to podcast queue management. Stop your Up Next list becoming a graveyard of good intentions. Structure, auto-add limits, weekly triage.
The biggest Podtastic update yet. 90% of popular podcast episodes now play instantly — no processing wait, no battery drain. Here's the story of how ⚡ Instant Play came together.
How podcast algorithms work in 2026 and how to train yours — what each app's recommendation engine actually does, the signals it uses, and how to make it serve you.
A brief heads-up as I ship the plumbing for Podtastic 5.0. Expect occasional blips and a few more log-in prompts over the next couple of weeks.
Swipe any episode row in Podtastic to mark it played or clear its download in one gesture, on iOS and Android. Here's exactly how it works.