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Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

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Re: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

#21
post #4

Ffs... I am a really good predictor for what Google is killing next. I just started using it because it was preinstalled on the pixel and I was lazy.

It’s getting rolled into YouTube Music, not killed off.

The UI might not be as good. I guess we’ll see.

Re: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

#23
post #15

FFS. How do I subscribe to Podcasts on an Android phone now?

TFA explains the situation pretty well. Google Podcasts is still around until next year, and the Youtube Music app will have that functionality added this year. It's all in the first paragraph.

YouTube.com/podcasts doesn't even fucking work outside the USA.

Re: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

#28
Oh no, not that service I never used because I learned my lesson trusting Google with basic media organizational applications!

Seriously, it's sad that they broke their reputation on this, but the writing was on the wall from day zero. If you're an Android user, I recommend BeyondPod (http://www.beyondpod.mobi/android/index.htm): it's simple, it's reliable, it integrates to a search engine, and it also supports pasting in links with authentication so you can get any Patreon exclusive feeds you have access to (something that, to my knowledge, Google Podcasts was never able to support).

Re: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

#29
post #15

FFS. How do I subscribe to Podcasts on an Android phone now?

TFA explains the situation pretty well. Google Podcasts is still around until next year, and the Youtube Music app will have that functionality added this year. It's all in the first paragraph.

Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it.

They said the same thing with Google Play Music, and never added the same functionality to YT music, which is massively inferior for everything besides discovering new music

Re: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024

#30

There were Google Podcasts?

Yes, I'm using it. I first started using Spotify for podcasts but those idiots (sorry Spotify) don't let you disable the auto play so it automatically starts a new podcast after you finish one. At least on the free tier. I then switched to Google. The reason I care is that I often listen to podcasts when I'm in bed at night as it helps me sleep.
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