Podcasts: listening and discovering

In short: Podcasts are episodic audio content on almost any topic that can be subscribed to via an app and listened to offline. They are well suited to times when the eyes are otherwise occupied, such as commuting.

In more detail: Podcasts are distributed via RSS feeds, so new episodes automatically appear in the listener’s podcast app.

In detail

• Topic variety: From news to true crime to niche subjects, there is a suitable podcast for almost any interest.
• Subscribing: A podcast app automatically downloads new episodes as soon as they are published.
• Offline listening: Downloading before a trip allows listening enjoyment even without an internet connection.
• Adjusting speed: Many apps allow increasing playback speed to save time.
• Discovering new content: Recommendation lists, charts, and search functions help find suitable new podcasts.
• Interactivity: Some podcasts offer community features such as listener questions or live events.
• Advertising in podcasts: Many podcasts are funded through spoken ads, often presented personally by the host (suchmaschinen-effektiv-nutzen, netiquette-online-kommunikation).