Hark Audio

Hark Audio is a podcast curation platform and mobile app that helps listeners discover content across the vast podcast landscape. The company's editors handpick compelling moments from podcasts and organize them into themed playlists called "Harklists," which function as curated mixtapes of podcast clips. These collections cover topics ranging from broad themes like tennis to specific subjects like comedians discussing depression or the best moments featuring particular celebrities.

The Hark app provides standard podcast functionality including access to millions of shows, offline downloads, variable playback speeds, and personalized recommendations based on listening habits. Users can import existing podcast subscriptions and listen across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Alexa devices, CarPlay, and Android Auto. The platform also allows podcast creators to develop their own "Best Of" Harklists featuring highlights from their shows.

Named a TIME Best Invention of 2021, Hark Audio targets listeners who want to explore beyond their regular podcast rotation but find the overwhelming number of available shows difficult to navigate. The service aims to surface quality content from both well-known and lesser-known podcasts through its editorial curation approach.