What's New in Podtastic — June 26, 2026
26 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podtastic 4.2: thumbs up/down on Smart Skip, a new full-swipe library action, and members-only feed downloads for paying podcasters' subscribers.
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12 Best Comedy Podcasts to Listen to in 2026
25 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best comedy podcasts to listen to in 2026 — celebrity interview shows, absurd improv, food chat, and the long-runners that still bring it every week.
How to Use Podcast Chapters to Skip to the Good Parts
24 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to use podcast chapters to skip straight to the parts of an episode you care about — across iOS, Android, and the apps that auto-detect chapters.
The Complete Guide to AI Features in Podcast Apps (2026)
23 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
The complete guide to AI features in podcast apps — summaries, topic jumping, smart queues, on-device vs cloud processing, and how to pick an app that uses AI well.
12 Best Podcasts for Beginners in 2026
22 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best podcasts for beginners — easy to start, hard to put down. News, story, comedy, ideas, and true-life across twelve shows that introduce you to the medium.
Why Podcast Apps Are Pivoting to Freemium in 2026
21 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Why podcast apps are pivoting to freemium in 2026 — and what the model means for listeners. A look at where the trend is heading and who benefits.
How to Import Podcasts to a New App
20 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to import podcasts to a new app — OPML export and import, step by step, for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Podtastic and more.
Podtastic 4.1: CarPlay Is Here
19 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podtastic 4.1 ships with Apple CarPlay support. Update from the App Store and Just Press Play is right there on your car's dashboard.
What's New in Podtastic — June 19, 2026
19 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podtastic this week: free to try, $2.99/month annual paid tier, new CarPlay 'Just Press Play' tab, and a friendlier first-listen experience.
11 Best Podcasts for Your Commute in 2026
18 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best podcasts for your commute — short enough to finish in one trip, smart enough to be worth your time. News, story, comedy, and ideas in 30 minutes or less.
How to Listen to Podcasts in the Car (2026 Guide)
17 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
How to listen to podcasts in the car — CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and offline downloads — without missing a beat on your commute or road trip.
Podtastic is now $2.99 a month
15 Jun 2026 • Ben Bowler
Podtastic is now $2.99 a month. We listened to the feedback — pricing was the main blocker. Same features, same trial, lower price.
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