Patreon podcast player please?

January 27, 2022 9:10 PM

I've joined my favorite podcast's Patreon thing and now I can download a ton of extra content via that app. But after having gotten used to listening to podcasts on Spotify, I miss being able to change playback speed, queue up multiple episodes, start from last position, etc. What Android app can I use for these downloaded mp3's that will let me do that kind of stuff?

I do not need an app to download/stream things, as these are only available to stream via the Patreon app or to download.

posted by DirtyOldTown to Technology (8 answers total)

Best answer: Apologies in advance because this is not totally answering your question as written, but I think it answers the question of "how can I listen to Patreon podcasts in a podcast app instead of the Patreon app?"

I subscribe to several podcasts on Patreon, and they all provide a custom RSS link that includes all of the Patreon episodes, but it's a little hard to find if you don't know where to look for it. In the app, the link is under the individual creator's page, then "Overview" > "Get audio RSS link". On the web, it's under the individual creator's page, then "My membership > Private RSS link". Once I have that link, I just add it to my podcast app and it works like a normal podcast.

For an actual app suggestion, I really like Pocket Casts. I'm not sure if it can play already-downloaded mp3 files, but it can definitely add/play the Patreon RSS feeds (unlike Spotify).
posted by catabananza at 10:21 PM on January 27, 2022 [8 favorites]

pocketcasts can play files that exist on your device too
posted by kbuxton at 10:26 PM on January 27, 2022

I used Pocket casts for years but have recently switched over to Google Podcasts and just added my Patreon rss feeds to it and it works great.
posted by deezil at 5:26 AM on January 28, 2022

I use Podcast Addict for access to Patreon feeds and any podcasts that I subscribe to. The free version is great with what ads they have to support being minimal and non intrusive.
posted by googlebombed at 6:24 AM on January 28, 2022 [5 favorites]

I use PocketCast myself.
posted by kschang at 6:35 AM on January 28, 2022

Yeah, just to be clear, there is probably a feed for the Patreon content that a podcast app can hook into. For Pocket Casts (my preferred app as well) instructions are here. Check the Patreon page to get the private feed address.
posted by Rock Steady at 10:22 AM on January 28, 2022

Response by poster: Thanks for the tip about finding the RSS feed. It turns out it works with BeyondPod, which I bought the pro version of years ago. I'll use that!
posted by DirtyOldTown at 11:47 AM on January 28, 2022

While you have a solution, I've been using Podcast Republic app for years and love it. Highly recommended!
posted by jazon at 9:09 PM on January 28, 2022