It’s no secret that the number of podcasts has increased in recent years. And it’s become one of the best ways to enjoy spoken word content, especially as you can find programs covering all kinds of subjects, from education, information, entertainment, politics and more.

So, if you’re one of those who love this content, particularly, one of The BroadSwords fans, looking to enjoy our podcasts, you’re probably looking for a good platform where you can centralize all the audio programs you love.

Podcasts have become one of the best ways to enjoy multimedia content, because, unlike videos, they don’t require any visual attention, so you can play one of these programs in the background while you do something else.

This means of entertainment has become so popular that more and more programs are choosing this format. And if you want to do it too, you need to discover some practical tips to help you create your podcast.

However, if you’re one of those people who simply love listening to podcasts, but don’t know which platforms you can find them then you’re in luck because in the next few lines, we’ll be telling you about some of the best apps and web pages you should know about, and where you can find your favorite programs. All in one place.

Spotify

It’s no secret that Spotify is one of the most widely used and popular streaming music services in the world. However, not only does it have a huge library of songs you can also find podcasts.

Being such a well-known platform, you’ll find all your favorite podcasts there, as well as others that aren’t so popular, but worthwhile. However, you should know that to enjoy all this content, both streaming music and podcasts, you need to pay a monthly or yearly subscription.

You can use Spotify in your mobile app, both Android and iOS, as well as its web page or computer program version. You can enjoy its benefits wherever you are.

Spotify’s visual interface is very simple, but it works well. It’s also quite fluid, allowing users to download their favorite content for offline enjoyment.

You can find all the options you need in Spotify, both an advanced search engine to be able to create playlists and much more. So it’s one of the best alternatives for listening to podcasts that you shouldn’t miss.

Apple Podcast

Apple mobile users also have an exclusive application in their ecosystem with which they can listen to podcasts. It’s called Apple Podcasts, and it has millions of programs for you to enjoy.

Obviously, on Apple Podcasts, you’ll find all the features and options you might need from one of these tools, such as the ability to subscribe to channels from content creators you want to know your new episodes, also has iCloud synchronization so you can enjoy programs on different brand devices.

SoundCloud

Now it’s time to talk about SoundCloud, which is one of the best-known platforms for listening to music because it allows users to upload their content to be enjoyed by millions. In fact, it’s a great way to gain followers, if you’re a music producer or singer just starting out.

But that’s not all, as SoundCloud also incorporates certain social features such as being able to comment on tracks and interact with artists. This creates a pleasant environment of exchange between listeners and content creators.

SoundCloud, too, has become a platform for listening to and enjoying podcasts. In fact, more and more users are uploading their content to this site, so many interesting programs can be found.

It’s worth noting that, for the most part, the podcasts you’ll find on SoundCloud aren’t as well known as those on other platforms but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth your while. In fact, there are some gems to be found on this service.

SoundCloud is not only available as a web page but also as an application that you can install on your smartphone, whether Android or iOS. So there’s no excuse not to give it a try, especially as it’s a free platform with lots of valuable content.

Audible

We start this list with one of the most interesting platforms for reading podcasts. Audible is a service owned by Amazon, so you’ll also find some very popular and useful audiobooks.

But, at least for now its main focus is audiobooks with over 90,000 of them and over 6,000 in Spanish, you can also find podcasts unique to the platform.

It’s also important to bear in mind that Audible is a subscription service, so you’ll have to pay almost 10 euros a month to access all its content, both audiobooks and the special podcasts we’ve been telling you about. All this, of course, with no ads or annoying commercials.

But you can not only use this platform in its web version, but from the official page itself, you can also download the mobile app, Android and iOS. And, an added detail, is that you can listen to your favorite content also on your Amazon Echo, if you have one, and without an Internet connection. That’s certainly a pretty interesting option.

Castbox

We continue with another great alternative for listening to your favorite podcasts. It’s Castbox, which is a cross-platform app, meaning you can download Android and iOS for free. Although you can also enjoy its content on the official website, or via your smartwatch, smart car, among other teams.

One of Castbox’s main features, compared with other alternatives, is that it relies on a fairly minimalist interface, without too many options which, in turn, is fairly fluid. What’s more, you can quickly find a vast catalog of podcasts that you can download or, if you want something more organized, you can save the ones you want in your favorites section.

In addition to this, Castbox has a function that lets you stream podcasts when creating personalized lists. This means you can select the programs you’re interested in, and they’ll be played in the queue, one after the other.

If you’d like to get started and create your own podcast, you should know that Castbox also offers tools that could help you. This way, you can start creating your unique content and send a request to the platform so that, after a review, they include your programs in their catalog.

Deezer

It’s time to talk about one of the best music streaming services, which gives you access to a pretty comprehensive catalog of songs, although you’ll have to pay a monthly subscription. But that’s not all, because for several years now it has also had podcasts.

Deezer is a multiplatform service, which means you can use it both on your Android and iOS phones, but also from the computer. This means you get to choose how you want to enjoy your favorite content.

In Spain, you can see Deezer has different categories where podcasts are organized, according to their theme. Certainly, this is one of the most interesting options, especially if you were already a user of the application for its streaming music benefits.

As far as podcasts are concerned, you can find and download the programs you like to enjoy without an internet connection. What’s more, you can create playlists, among other benefits. All this in a fairly simple, minimalist, and fluid interface, in which you won’t miss a single feature.

iVoox

It’s impossible to list the best podcast platforms without mentioning iVoox, as it’s probably one of the best-known in the world. In fact, this service is one of those that has staked the most on redefining and increasing the popularity of this multimedia format.

In iVoox, you can find all kinds of audio programs, from the most popular to those that aren’t so well known but they’re very interesting. But that’s not all, as it incorporates the options you might need, such as an advanced search engine to find what you want, you can also subscribe to your favorite content channels to keep abreast of the news and, logically, download the programs to enjoy them offline.

However, one of the most interesting things about iVoox is that it comes with a number of tools designed for users who dream of creating their own podcasts. In this sense, you can enjoy unlimited transfers and storage, but you can also choose to monetize your content.

iVoox is available in mobile app format, and from its website, you can go directly to the Play Store or App Store to download the version you need. Although its web format is also functional.

Podcast & Radio Addict

Podcast & Radio Addict is an application developed by Android mobiles, in which you can find a large library of programs, as well as audiobooks and radio stations. It’s a complete program in this respect.

To further enhance its potential, this application lets you listen to YouTube or Twitch videos, so you can turn these services into a kind of impromptu podcast. What’s more, it features a powerful advanced search engine, including Apple Podcast, The Podcast Index, and Podcast Addict.

You can use keywords to find the podcast program you’re interested in. As far as its visual interface is concerned, you should know that it’s quite intuitive and beautiful, as well as simple. What’s more, there’s a recommendation section based on your tastes and history.

This application also allows users to create playlists based on various parameters, such as the subjects they cover. It also lets you activate an accelerated play mode, in case you don’t have much time to enjoy a long program. It’s an interesting proposition and one that you can download to your Android-powered mobile.