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podium (Podcasts)

A modern, open-source Podcast app for Android.
New in version 1.0.0-alpha09
- Fixed podcasts sometimes being duplicated when syncing with gpodder.net or nextcloud-gpodder.
- Fixed playback breaking after the app and its service got killed by the system (#63).
- Fixed the country search field allowing line breaks, so pressing Enter didn't confirm the search (#46).
A modern, open-source Podcast app for Android, written in Kotlin using Compose.
The app uses Material 3 Expressive design to fit right in with modern Android UI.

🚀 Notable Features

- 📥 Download your favorite episodes or enable auto-download to always download new episodes.
- Create 📂 lists of podcasts or episodes to keep your library organized.
- 🔍 Discover new podcasts on the » Discover « tab (powered by Apple Podcasts).
- Listen to your favorite podcasts on the go with 🚘 Android Auto.
- ☁️ Sync your subscriptions and play states with gpodder.net or extcloud-gpodder.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.0.0-alpha09 (1000009) suggested Added on Sep 25, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.podiumpodcasts.podium.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.0.0-alpha08
    - Fixed issue with non-standard ìtunes:duration values (#40).
  • Version 1.0.0-alpha08 (1000008) - Added on Apr 16, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.podiumpodcasts.podium.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.0.0-alpha06
    This release contains some new features and a new language:

    - Added syncing support (only gpodder, nextcloud-gpodder will be added later) (#1).
    - Added Italian 🇮🇹 translation (by @aldomelpignano) (#28).
    - Improved settings with separated category screens.
    - Fixed a bug where the episode's image seed color didn't update with the podcast's color.
    - Fixed podcast adding issues (#27).
    - Fixed opml compatibility issues (#32).
  • Version 1.0.0-alpha06 (1000006) - Added on Apr 08, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.podiumpodcasts.podium.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log