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Didn't Tidal end that program a few months ago? Or is it different than what this article is talking about: https://musically.com/2023/03/01/tidal-shuts-direct-artist-payouts-scheme-after-paying-500k/

I’ve had good experiences with Castbox.

I use Stitcher

I didn't see it in the comments but I am very happy with Podcast Guru om android.

On Android I use Podcast Addict and on PC I use Podgrab running from Docker. I haven't found a.way to sync them

Guess not what you're after, but I switched from Spotify to Deezer which has podcasts built in. So I only need one app.

I use Playapod for Android. I've used it for years and haven't found anything better.

Still love Pocketcasts and would use nothing less (though I have a lifetime membership since I beta'd the web player when it first launched, so YMMV)

I’ve been very happy with Podurama for the last few months.

On desktop I use Tildes. It's fairly minimalistic in terms of features, but very smooth and attractive UI. It does what I need with no headaches and looks great doing it. Like many others here I use AntennaPod on mobile.

If you like taking notes, I and found Snipd recently. To take a note you hit back twice on your headphones and it uses AI to create a transcript and summary of what they just said. So far seems pretty good but I've only tried it on thr Huberman podcast. It's free right now but they will try to monetize in future.

I support Pocket Casts because it's made by Automattic, the makers of WordPress, Tumblr, and WooCommerce. Their CEO, Matt Mullenweg, is someone who seems to really care about the freedom and diversity of the internet. As far as players go, it's got all the features you'd want for an Android app.

I seldom listen on my PC, but if I want to I can usually find the stream on whatever service the podcast has chosen (their own site, or whichever embedded player they elect to use).