Why audio-only podcasts are still winning
22 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
Audio-only podcasts are still winning in 2026 despite the YouTube-first push. Here's why background listening and commute time still outweigh video on screen.
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How to listen to private podcast feeds
21 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
Paste a Patreon, Substack, Memberful or Supercast URL into your podcast app to listen to private podcast feeds. Here's how it works in every major app.
The complete guide to podcast discovery in 2026
20 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
The complete guide to podcast discovery in 2026. How to find shows you'll love when category browsing is broken and recommendation engines are uneven.
Best gaming podcasts in 2026
19 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best gaming podcasts in 2026, from weekly news shows to deep criticism. Picks for console fans, indie-curious listeners, and industry watchers.
Why podcasts are switching to YouTube-first publishing
18 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
Why podcasts are publishing on YouTube first in 2026. How discovery, ad rates, and listener data are quietly pushing shows away from audio-first.
How to find old podcast episodes
17 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
Find old podcast episodes from any show, including episodes pulled from the feed. Archive search, RSS recovery, Wayback Machine, and platform-specific tactics.
What's New in Podtastic — May 16, 2026
16 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
A 14-day free trial, inline episode search on podcast detail pages, auto-mark played, and a cleaner maxi player share/report menu. Podtastic 2.2.4 is here.
Best food podcasts in 2026
15 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best food podcasts in 2026, from cooking shows to food science to industry conversations. Picks for home cooks, food-curious listeners, and professionals.
How to listen to podcasts on Sonos
14 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
Listen to podcasts on Sonos via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, AirPlay, or voice control. The full setup, plus how to fix the most common Sonos podcast problems.
Best podcast apps for power users in 2026
13 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best podcast apps for power users in 2026. Compare silence trimming, transcripts, queue tools, and AI features across Pocket Casts, Overcast, AntennaPod, and more.
Best film podcasts in 2026
12 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
The best film podcasts in 2026, from rewatch shows to industry analysis to film history. Picks for cinephiles, casual film lovers, and curious listeners.
Are AI-generated podcasts taking over?
11 May 2026 • Ben Bowler
AI-generated podcasts now make up nearly half of new podcast feeds. Whether they're taking over depends on what you mean by 'over' — here's the actual picture.
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