Personalised recommendations would be outta this world! Even if it changes my perception and make me try new podcasts :-)
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Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts
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#92The feature that I'm looking for in a podcast service (especially one that calls itself "Like Netflix") is ad-free content. I'd be happy to pay a monthly fee not to hear yet another ad for the same darned things over and over and over again on my favorite podcasts.
Agreed. I'm thoroughly conditioned not to tolerate commercials any more and when one comes on, I turn off the source. This is why I don't listen to podcasts any more. If Netflix had commercials, I'd drop my subscription yesterday.
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#93what index are you using? I can't find my favorite podcasts
Sorry guys I am indexing content slowly. If you can provide me the name of the podcast I can index immediately. Also, will be providing feature to submit podcasts on the site
I'm kinda surprised not to find the Accidental Tech Podcast in the Tech section.
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#94The feature that I'm looking for in a podcast service (especially one that calls itself "Like Netflix") is ad-free content. I'd be happy to pay a monthly fee not to hear yet another ad for the same darned things over and over and over again on my favorite podcasts.
Agreed. I'm thoroughly conditioned not to tolerate commercials any more and when one comes on, I turn off the source. This is why I don't listen to podcasts any more. If Netflix had commercials, I'd drop my subscription yesterday.
It's not too difficult to hit the "Skip forward 15 seconds" button a few times.
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#95The reason why netflix became big so fast is not because of their suggestion service or categories but because they made accessible content that was otherwise not available to them at a reasonable price except from illegally obtaining it. I.e. The content versus the small monthly fee is the power. Ratings are actually something Netflix has proven to be bad at. They even want(ed) to remove the stars system and replace…
Hi Bastijn: 1) I think recommendation play a critical role in any customer-facing app. It's also powerful when we can start recommending episode instead of a podcast 2) The categories or topics are pretty strict on itunes. Have more subtopics will certainly make it lot easier to consume content. 3) I am also not planning on competing with any existing app. If possible I will even allow methods to subscribe using thei…
I'm not denying that proper suggestions is a great service. I am questioning if it is enough to build a product around. Especially when people do not yet know they have an issue or are missing it. Netflix, Spotify, Apple music, they all share a common thing that made them great: give access to content not previously available for a fixed price. Your service doesn't. That doesn't mean there isn't a product here, it does mean you need to market your product completely different than "a netflix for podcasts". People probably feel they already can get all the podcasts they need for free so they do not easily see the value in a netflix for podcasts.
In any case I wish you all the best and hope you find good product market fit!
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#96Earlier quoted context omitted.
Hi Bastijn: 1) I think recommendation play a critical role in any customer-facing app. It's also powerful when we can start recommending episode instead of a podcast 2) The categories or topics are pretty strict on itunes. Have more subtopics will certainly make it lot easier to consume content. 3) I am also not planning on competing with any existing app. If possible I will even allow methods to subscribe using thei…
I'm not denying that proper suggestions is a great service. I am questioning if it is enough to build a product around. Especially when people do not yet know they have an issue or are missing it. Netflix, Spotify, Apple music, they all share a common thing that made them great: give access to content not previously available for a fixed price. Your service doesn't. That doesn't mean there isn't a product here, it do…
I think it's a bit cruel to compare multi-billion-dollar businesses with a lone guy doing his thing. None of those services started small.
It's a fact that there isn't yet a good recommendation engine for podcasts out there. There are tons of clients relying on a few (relatively dumb) directories. The first service that can crack that particular nut, could easily become a lifestyle business or even get acquired. Not everything has to be a unicorn.
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#97Pagination seems to be broken... I can never get to page 2 of specific podcasts.
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#98Earlier quoted context omitted.
Agreed. I'm thoroughly conditioned not to tolerate commercials any more and when one comes on, I turn off the source. This is why I don't listen to podcasts any more. If Netflix had commercials, I'd drop my subscription yesterday.
It's not too difficult to hit the "Skip forward 15 seconds" button a few times.
It’s even easier now that the iOS podcast app lets you choose a skip duration for the forward and backward buttons— I’ve got mine set to skip 45 seconds forward and 15 back.
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#99The feature that I'm looking for in a podcast service (especially one that calls itself "Like Netflix") is ad-free content. I'd be happy to pay a monthly fee not to hear yet another ad for the same darned things over and over and over again on my favorite podcasts.
"I want to talk to you all about squarespace, I was updating my squarespace on my Bolden Branch sheets on my Casper mattress waiting for my delivery from BlueApron.com listening to my audiobook from Audible.com about to take a sh*t on my Squatty Potty" [0]
But yeah, I really hate hearing about Squarespace, Simple Contacts, RX Bar, Mac Weldon, Hello Fresh/Blue Apron, Butcherbox, Betterment, Privacy, Rocket Mortgage, and the whole lot.
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#100Congrats on the launch! After many, many years of my not being into podcasts, I recently returned, and am loving podcasts. The challenge has been both in finding a decent player/client, and discovery of podcasts. I'm most recently using Stitcher, and so far its not so bad. My favorite feature is the ability to automatically download episodes for offline listening. So...for now, i think I've got a decent player/client…
Try Overcast! I use Stitcher to avoid ads on some of my favorite podcasts (Stitcher Premium feature), but using Overcast is unquestionably a better experience. More focused and intuitive interface, tons of control over downloads, and the ad-free version (ad-free app, not ad-free shows) is a very affordable $10 per year.
I honestly don't understand what people see in Overcast. It was already less feature-complete than Downcast, and now there is Pocket Casts with every feature under the sun, an android version, and a modern interface too.
All of them more or less suck at recommending/discovery, but apart from that, Pocket Casts is a clear winner for me.