Podcast Index

Podcast Index LLC is a software developer partnership that provides tools and data to content creators who want to build new podcast experiences without handling the complexities of indexing, aggregation, and data management. The company focuses on eliminating the technical barriers that prevent innovation in the podcasting space.

The company develops and maintains a comprehensive RSS namespace extension for podcasting that aims to unify the fragmented world of podcast standards. This namespace includes specifications for advanced podcast features such as transcripts, chapters, funding information, live streaming, value-for-value payments, and social interaction capabilities.

Podcast Index operates under established rules for standards-makers and prioritizes backward compatibility as new elements are added to their specification. Their namespace supports a wide range of podcast metadata and functionality, from basic episode information to complex features like time-split value distribution and remote item embedding, providing developers with standardized tools to create enhanced podcast applications.