Pocket Casts

Pocket Casts is a podcast player application that provides listening, search, and discovery tools across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and web browsers. The app features cross-device synchronization, allowing users to seamlessly continue listening to episodes across different devices, and offers curated podcast recommendations to help users discover new content.

The platform includes organizational tools such as custom filters, automated playback queues through its Up Next feature, and smart storage management with auto-archiving capabilities. Additional features include episode search functionality, variable speed playback, silence trimming, chapter support, and integration with smart speakers, car systems, and wearable devices.

Owned by a consortium of public radio stations including NPR, WNYC, WBEZ, and This American Life, Pocket Casts offers both free and premium tiers. The premium Pocket Casts Plus subscription provides additional features such as folders for podcast organization, bookmarks for saving favorite episode segments, and enhanced wearable app functionality.