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Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 5:49 AM UTC

illcollins wrote: post #2

Nice idea. Doesn't seem to work if the category has spaces in it's name though. Works: https://podflix.app/category/Technology Doesn't work: https://podflix.app/category/Management%20&%20Marketing

Fixed!

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 5:49 AM UTC

kranner wrote: post #10

You should probably change the favicon from the default Vue favicon.

Fixed

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by em-bee » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 5:53 AM UTC

to be the netflix of podcasts the selection surprisingly lacks any fiction podcasts.

i wouldn't sign up to netflix for news but for movies and tv series, and likewise i expected podflix to give me audio books and audio dramas.

for fiction podcasts it is also crucial to keep already released content available (again, like netflix does).

i don't care much about rating, but i'd love decent categorizations that make finding content easier.

greetings, eMBee.

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 5:57 AM UTC

bastijn wrote: post #24

The 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 their favorite app.

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 5:58 AM UTC

em-bee wrote: post #33

to be the netflix of podcasts the selection surprisingly lacks any fiction podcasts. i wouldn't sign up to netflix for news but for movies and tv series, and likewise i expected podflix to give me audio books and audio dramas. for fiction podcasts it is also crucial to keep already released content available (again, like netflix does). i don't care much about rating, but i'd love decent categorizations that make find…

em-bee I am adding different genres as we speak

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by daveFNbuck » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 6:00 AM UTC

wenbin wrote: post #27

Or you can just search any podcast episodes: https://www.listennotes.com Nowadays I don’t subscribe to any podcasts. I just find interesting episodes and add to playlist — like pocket/instapaper — episode-centric, instead of podcast-centric. https://www.listennotes.com/listen/ And if you want to build an app, you can use podcast api: https://www.listennotes.com/api/

How do you find interesting episodes? That sounds like a lot more work than finding interesting podcasts.

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 6:01 AM UTC

daveFNbuck wrote: post #36

wenbin wrote: post #27

Or you can just search any podcast episodes: https://www.listennotes.com Nowadays I don’t subscribe to any podcasts. I just find interesting episodes and add to playlist — like pocket/instapaper — episode-centric, instead of podcast-centric. https://www.listennotes.com/listen/ And if you want to build an app, you can use podcast api: https://www.listennotes.com/api/

How do you find interesting episodes? That sounds like a lot more work than finding interesting podcasts.

When you build a recommendation engine at episode level

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by shrikar » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 6:03 AM UTC

_raoulcousins wrote: post #25

How does this compare to Pocketcast's Discover section? I guess being free is a big advantage.

I haven't heard of them will look into it.

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by jeena » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 6:03 AM UTC

pbreit wrote: post #28

wenbin wrote: post #27

Or you can just search any podcast episodes: https://www.listennotes.com Nowadays I don’t subscribe to any podcasts. I just find interesting episodes and add to playlist — like pocket/instapaper — episode-centric, instead of podcast-centric. https://www.listennotes.com/listen/ And if you want to build an app, you can use podcast api: https://www.listennotes.com/api/

I have a thesis that the download-orientation of podcasting has held it back. Just stream, like every other medium.

Every decent podcast player lets you stream as easy as downloading. Why I don't use the streaming is that when I go through a tunnel on the train I don't want the stream to stop. Same on a plane or underground.

Re: Show HN: Podflix – Like Netflix for Podcasts

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Post by krrrh » Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 6:03 AM UTC

pbreit wrote: post #28

wenbin wrote: post #27

Or you can just search any podcast episodes: https://www.listennotes.com Nowadays I don’t subscribe to any podcasts. I just find interesting episodes and add to playlist — like pocket/instapaper — episode-centric, instead of podcast-centric. https://www.listennotes.com/listen/ And if you want to build an app, you can use podcast api: https://www.listennotes.com/api/

I have a thesis that the download-orientation of podcasting has held it back. Just stream, like every other medium.

The download-orientation is exactly what makes it popular for anyone without unlimited mobile data.

That said, I don’t know of any current podcast app that doesn’t handle streaming if that’s what you want.