Podbean Podcast App & Player

Name: Podbean Podcast App & Player
Rating: 4.82085 (32816 reviews)

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User Reviews for Podbean Podcast App & Player

Breaking up with wholesome

When I mentioned it in conversation, a friend asked, "Podbean? I don't know that app." I said, "Just a podcast app with the name BEAN in it so you know it must be wholesome!!!" Then I actually __*thought*__ about our relationship. Why did I put up with it?! The constant "no connection" message, even when connected to WiFi. The difficulty rewinding, which left me waiting for many long minutes for the audio to randomly reload-- like the anxiety for a text response from a date, you fear, is just not that into you. Pressing backup 30 seconds several times only to end up at the same minute mark! Talk about poor communication. Or opening the app with anticipation only to see the Discover page with suggestions that made me feel like you didn't even know me. Sometimes, Podbean, I don't even know why we did this. I think you just seemed so good, so genuine, but now I see that you don't nourish or support me at all. You'll call me a sell out, but I need to go with someone bigger; more reliable. Thanks for the memories; I wish you well.

attachment_issues, May 11, 2021

Good stuff!

Really good podcast, especially when practitioners are interviewed (like a Wes Beavis). The celebrity Christian interviews aren’t that helpful (IMO) from a practical standpoint since it’s like visiting a another church at a conference— what worked in one place doesn’t necessarily work in another. Also, Steve said a couple inconsistent things in his recent cast with Brendan Reed. Steve said integrity was important to him but he later related two examples where he purposely lied to the elders and purposely preached a poor sermon, both to try and “correct” his personal thought and behavior. Really? I get wanting to see personal growth in oneself and leadership team, but does the end justify the means? Seems to make an idol out of “managing leadership anxiety” over against the need for God’s people to hear the good news of Jesus. Anyway, still a great show and I look forward to it. Peace.

Big Squash, Jun 03, 2020

Poor Interface

As many have gone into, this app’s interface makes No sense. There are multiple ways to search for new content, but what I really need is to get to and view the podcasts I’m already listening to and their episodes.The episode list is Infuriating. Every podcast I’ve listened to likes to list and play in reverse order...so, for example, when I finish Episode 5, it will autoplay Episode 4, which I just heard. To make matters worse, the episode lists start with only recent episodes shown and then an option to “see more” - which will let you see the next 5-10. Well, God help you if you’re starting to listen to a Podcast with 100+ episodes, as you’ll have to get used to tapping “See More about 25 times at the start of every listening session.Two stars because it works and many podcasts are available - now just take the time to redo the interface/menus. I’s say ‘fix’ instead of redo, but this steaming pile of hot refuse is beyond repair.

JB_Smithwick, May 05, 2019

Frustrating

I don’t know if the below was ever sent as here it sits when I went to review again. I am changing from 3 stars to 1 star. If BARDSFM was not on Podbean I would discard it. Not only does all of the below continue to happen, the episodes change on me - once I choose one, it frequently jumps to one next to it…over and over. I have an iPhone XR and an older iPad. I DO, however, enjoy the chat feature on live broadcast - mostly reading, not participating. PLUS- since downloads are automatic, I had trouble with data storage. So did my sister - we went to Geek Squad and if I wasn’t there to point them to Podbean as a possible cause, they may not have figured it out. OLD Review: [Podbean carries one of my favorite podcast followings. I never investigated how the live chat works, etc — that’s on me. However, trying to advance the recorded episode times frustrates me because it buffers and buffers. E.g.: wanting to move past the beginning to when an interview starts; or wanting to “slide” it back to the beginning. I even tried to get out of Podbean and re-enter to hopefully reset, but it still kept the episode to where I left off (which, in some circumstances would be good, if one could easily maneuver the time-line). I am not tech-y, and respect your efforts. I am just telling you how it is with me. Thanks.]

Jmmhbloominton, May 03, 2022

Counterintuitive setup

I really want to enjoy this app. But everything about it feels backwards, and there’s no option to sort the locked episodes in with the standard ones based on date, which makes keeping up to date super difficult. For some reason downloading episodes is also separate from the original location, and I have no option to have it automatically deleted after I listen to it from that different location, which makes me spend a lot of time on the unsorted list, rather than just seeing the ones I have left to listen to. Clicking on an episode automatically begins the recording, rather than popping up with options about it. What happens when you tap the wrong episode? Now it’s redirected you to a new page, and you’ve got to backtrack to get to the right one. It’s exhausting, honestly, and if I didn’t have to use it to reasonably access the bonus content I get, I would just delete it. I wonder if they’ve got an access link that I can punch into Overcast.

KellyK376, Apr 04, 2018

Problem w/Lower Speed: Echo.

Slowing this app down just adds an echo or delay. Talk about a grating, unsatisfying, crude, low-tech approach! If, however, you are one of the 99 percentile then you use this app to speed up your podcast & this idiosyncrasy isn’t an issue.For 50% speed just say everything twice: I I can’t can’t stand stand this this app app but but it’s it’s all all I I have have on on my my iPhone iPhone that’ll that’ll play play .80x 80x!!Why slow down speed? Comprehension & retention. Technical podcasts are how to follow at high speeds. Trying to recall & share a partially understood podcast is impossible. Whether the subject matter is Covid-19 or nutri-genomics, politics, sociology, psychology, physiology, or comedy if you want to understand it enough to intelligently share: slow-it-down ...but without the annoying echo!

Mhfykfkydykdyj, Aug 17, 2020

Glitchy, difficult to navigate

Glitchy- If I press pause or hit the back button more than once or twice during a podcast, it will stop playing. Won’t go back, won’t go forward, won’t play. I’ve closed and reopened the app. Tried starting a different podcast, then gone back to the one that stopped- no change. The only way it will start again is to close the app for several days (ridiculous) or if I delete and reload the app. Due to this issue I would never use it, but a favorite podcast has bonus content only on Podbean so I listen only to that podcast on the app. Difficult to navigate- I’ve probably got about 30 podcasts saved on my Podcast app. My list of shows and episodes comes up immediately and is easy to navigate and toggle through. Using Podbean is like “50 First Dates”- I’m greeted with a generic home screen with no mention of my listening history and recommendations that clearly aren’t relevant. I have to search for the ONE show I listen to every. single. time. Once you finally get to the show you want, you have to go into a menu to have your episode list refresh- otherwise you’d never know that another episode had been released. Glitchy, not intuitive, cumbersome.

OtherGh, Oct 10, 2020

I wanted to love this app...

I originally posted 5 stars after switching to Podbean. I did love several of the features of this app that I didn’t have with others, and it never crashed. It also downloaded episodes quickly (I didn’t have mine set to auto download, just chose the individual episodes I wanted), and the downloads deleted immediately after they finished playing space and time. HOWEVER, I just deleted the app. Podcasts I listened to daily would disappear from my feed. I would have to search for them again to follow and listen. I thought it was me at first, maybe an accident with my touch screen. But then it did again, more than once, it happened with more than one show. I reached out to customer service, but the response was completely useless. Even if they didn’t/don’t have a fix or answer at the moment, the response could have been handled better. I would have preferred them not to answer at all than what I received. I was too annoyed at that point to keep trying. Promptly deleted.

sarahebeth, May 04, 2019

Only App that is designed for talk podcasts and not music.

Podbean is the only podcast app that I've found that when I press the back button on my Bluetooth device, it takes me back 30 seconds on my current podcast. When I press the back key on all the other apps, it takes me to the previous podcast. I don't want to leave my podcast, I just want to re-hear the last 30 seconds because I either didn't understand something that was being said or I was distracted and just want to hear it again. All the other apps - Apple, Stitcher... are designed for music and think you want to go back to the prior song. It's really frustrating because I have to look at my phone, while I'm driving to hit the back 30 seconds button. But with Podbean, I keep my eyes on the road and just tap the back button on my Bluetooth device and I can simply rewind the last 30 seconds - perfect!

sbowers9, May 08, 2019

Recent update lowered recording volume

I use Podbean to host and record my podcast. It’s been fine. But the most recent update caused the volume when recording to lower considerably. And if you talk loud to compensate, it’s almost like you’re practically yelling. And it easily starts crackling and popping, which again wasn’t an issue but now is. When editing in Audacity, I have to amplify my entire podcast which is painstaking and takes hours and hours and hours! for an episode which is less than 50 mins. Not sure what they did since everything was working fine before. Also, I tested out the group recording feature versus doing an unlisted live recording and the audio is absolutely terrible. I as shocked at how bad it is. Tinny, echoey, and sounds like you’re in a tunnel so I won’t be using that again. Please fix the volume issue!! As a side note, the website could be more user intuitive. A lot more.

TBWB, Jul 03, 2022

Description

The best podcast app / podcast player and audio livestream app to search, download, and listen to your favorite podcast, live stream, FM, radio and audiobook anywhere, anytime. Listening to over 50 million episodes of podcasts worldwide on iPhone/iPad. The Podbean podcast app enhance your podcast listening experience with intelligent speed, volume boost, customizable playlist and all the best features: — DISCOVERY / RECOMMENDATION — • Search by podcast name, episode name, or author name. • Browse new/trending/top podcasts by topics or categories. • Get customized recommendations based on your play history. • View your play history and favorite episodes. • Choose audiobooks from bestsellers and classics for free. — PLAYBACK / AUDIO EFFECTS — • Instantly stream or download podcasts to play offline. • Stay organized with customizable playlists. • Intelligent speed removes silences from an episode without distortion. • Volume boost normalize the volume and make shows easier to listen to. • Advanced playback features like auto-play next and Sleep timer. • CarPlay Support. • Integrates with Amazon Alexa. — NOTIFICATION / AUTOMATION — • Stay updated: Get new episode notification from followed podcasts • Automatic download and option to delete after being played. • Supports batch mode to download, delete, and add playlist. • Settings can be customized by podcast. — AUDIO RECORDER — • Professional audio recorder with easy-to-use interface. • Rich background music and various sound effects to choose from. • Powerful post production including edit, split, merge and export. • Provide free large space, various promotion and social sharing. • All-in-one podcast creator on your phone. — Audio Live Streaming— • Listen to an exciting variety of live audio shows • Engage with the host and other listeners with messages • Send gifts to reward the host • Call-in to share your thoughts and ask questions Podbean Podcast app now supports English, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Chinese, French, Spanish and Japanese.

Listen to the best podcasts on Podbean - Podcast App & Podcast Player, including This American Life, Serial, The Joe Rogan Experience, S Town, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Radiolab, My Favorite Murder, True crime, Criminal, Joel Osteen, The Dave Ramsey Show, ESPN Radio, The Moth, The Tim Ferriss Show, Freakonomics Radio, Startup, Stuff You Should Know, How Stuff Works, Bloomberg, Revision3, Relay FM, PodcastOne, The New Yorker, Showtime, Slate, TEDTalks, NPR podcasts, WNYC, 5by5, KCRW, NASA, CBS Radio, CNET, CNN, CBC, BBC and Bill O'Reilly etc. Podbean podcast app & player is ad-supported. User can choose to purchase Podbean VIP Subscription to remove ads, and get advanced features including: customize homepage, unlimited playlist and priority support. Current price for Podbean VIP Subscription is $9.99 USD per year, and may vary from country to country. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Podbean podcast app & player's terms of use: https://www.podbean.com/podbean-terms