Podcast Easy

The 21^st century continues to take human interaction to the next level, all thanks to technology. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with people working from home, podcasts started picking up speed and become incredibly popular with those who like multitasking.

In order to avoid missing out on the latest episodes or your podcasts becoming unavailable unexpectedly, downloading them for offline use can be a great idea, which is where Podcast Easy’s straightforwardness comes into play.

Users are provided with a clean and distraction-free interface void of extra bells and whistles. In order to start downloading the podcasts’ files, the RSS feed link needs to be placed inside the input field at the center of the program’s main window. When pressing the “Refresh” button, users are prompted to either download all the podcasts available in the feed or simply check for any newly posted podcasts.

These options are useful for those who want to download the entire podcast collection for archiving purposes, while also letting people retrieve only the latest episodes for catching up with the topics discussed. Afterwards, files are saved in MP3 format for a high degree of compatibility with any of the listening devices of your choice.

If you want to avoid hunting down the download folder in the file explorer, a shortcut is available for you to quickly jump in and enjoy the episodes you preserved. Moreover, a surprisingly handy status ribbon can be checked out in the bottom of the application window for staying up to date with the program’s ongoing operations.

In order to keep your personal directories organized, the download folder location can be changed inside the settings menu. The app also supports the OPML format, for a broader range of compatibility with RSS feeds. In case downloading problems occur, a proxy connection can be established via the app itself.

The developer also recommends using the built-in clearing function for getting rid of outdated links inside older podcast feeds. This is done for improving the app performance to allow faster downloads. An option to skip downloading altogether can also be triggered for those who wish to use the app as a way to check for new podcasts without opening the websites directly.

Finally, depending on the length or source of the RSS feed, the program can sometimes hang or refuse to download the audio files of podcasts. Depending on the platform your podcasts use, your mileage may vary.

For those looking for a way to save their favorite podcasts for offline listening, Podcast Easy offers speed and support for OPML files in a clean and accessible layout.