What OpenAI buying TBPN means for podcast listeners
13 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast. What this means for editorial independence, tech-media trust, and what listeners should watch out for going forward.
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How to build a podcast habit that actually sticks
12 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
Build a podcast listening habit that lasts. Practical routines, when-to-listen strategies, and how to stop your queue from breaking your motivation.
What's new in Podtastic — July 11, 2026
11 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
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.
Best podcasts for founders in 2026
10 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best podcasts for founders in 2026 — shows for building, fundraising, and running a company. Long interviews, weekly panels, and daily catch-ups.
How to build a podcast queue that actually gets listened to
9 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
A practical guide to podcast queue management. Stop your Up Next list becoming a graveyard of good intentions. Structure, auto-add limits, weekly triage.
Instant Play is here: Podtastic 5.0
2 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
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 and How to Train Yours
1 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
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.
Maintenance Notice: Podtastic 5.0 in Progress
1 Jul 2026 • Ben Bowler
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 to manage your episodes
30 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
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.
10 Best Sports Podcasts to Listen to in 2026
29 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best sports podcasts to listen to in 2026 — NFL film breakdowns, NBA analysis, Premier League soccer, and the daily-driver shows worth your queue space.
Why Every Podcast App Is Adding AI Summaries in 2026
28 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Why every podcast app is shipping AI summaries in 2026 — what it means for listeners, where it falls short, and how to spot one that's actually useful.
How to Sync Your Podcast Listening Across Devices
27 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to sync podcast listening across phone, laptop, tablet, and CarPlay — which apps do it natively, which don't, and how to set it up cleanly.
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