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00:00:00 – 00:20:12
The video explores the Podcast Addict, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts apps, comparing their features and usability. The presenter critiques Podcast Addict's complexity and lack of user-friendly design, highlighting issues like subscription requirements and unclear navigation. They praise Pocket Casts for its ease of use, RSS feature, and convenient play button availability, ultimately recommending it as a better option over Podcast Addict. Apple Podcasts are also discussed, with a focus on its search functionality and lack of a play button feature. Overall, Pocket Casts is endorsed for its user-friendly experience, while Podcast Addict is deemed less intuitive. The presenter encourages viewers to stay tuned for more content.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter introduces the Podcast Addict app and mentions that they will compare it with other podcast systems. They mention they will also look at Apple Podcasts later in the video. The presenter then briefly demonstrates connecting their computer to a tablet for display. They state that they will now focus on the Podcast Addict app, emphasizing that they have never used it before.
00:03:00
In this segment, the creator explores Podcast Addict, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts. They discuss personalization in advertising experience, noting the absence of subscriptions in Podcast Addict and highlighting the presence of RSS feeds. The speaker mentions the organization of icons in Podcast Addict and compares it to Podbean, expressing uncertainty about its clarity for screen readers.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker finds the app complicated and expresses not being a fan of it. They demonstrate using the search button to find the podcast “Spinning Plates” by Sophie Ellis Baxter. The speaker navigates through the app, showcasing features like voice typing and searching Apple podcasts. They also mention the presence of an add button next to each podcast episode.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses an add button next to each podcast, similar to the Grover podcast system. The speaker expresses dislike for this setup as it may require subscribing to hear content. However, there is a download button and a contextual menu available. The speaker suggests having a play button next to each episode for easier access. They test playing and downloading a podcast and mention comparing this system to Pocket Casts and Apple Podcasts for evaluation.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses features of Pocket Casts, praising its RSS feature and ease of search. They highlight the play button next to each episode and mention the absence of a download button, but emphasize the play button’s importance. The speaker mentions being able to search for another episode while listening and praises the ability to download podcasts. They appreciate that Pocket Casts allows listening without the need to subscribe first, similar to Podcast Addict. The speaker also notes the convenience of being able to scroll down and listen to any episode with Pocket Casts and mentions other podcast platforms like Podbean.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the features of Apple Podcasts compared to other platforms like Pocket Cast and Podcast Addict. They demonstrate searching for podcasts on Apple Podcasts and note that Apple Podcasts lack a play button next to each episode, which is a feature they appreciate in other platforms. The speaker shares their experience with listening to podcasts on Apple Podcasts and mentions specific shows available on the platform.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their opinion that Pocket Cast is a better option compared to Podcast Addict due to its user-friendly features and ease of use. They highlight that Podcast Addict can be tricky and long-winded to search for podcasts, with a cumbersome initial setup process. Pocket Cast is recommended for its better user experience, with features like a download button next to each episode. The speaker suggests that viewers stay tuned for more videos to come.