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I have a thesis that the download-orientation of podcasting has held it back. Just stream, like every other medium.

• jeena 8y ago
  Every decent podcast player lets you stream as easy as downloading. Why I don't use the streaming is that when I go through a tunnel on the train I don't want the stream to stop. Same on a plane or underground.
• krrrh 8y ago
  The download-orientation is exactly what makes it popular for anyone without unlimited mobile data. That said, I don’t know of any current podcast app that doesn’t handle streaming if that’s what you want.
  • pbreit 8y ago
    Doubt it. Audio is tiny compared to video and many/most have virtually unlimited data. They sort of have streaming but tend to be more oriented around "subscribing" which is unnecessary and frictiony, IMO.
• Panoramix 8y ago
  The only reason I listen to podcasts is because I can download them so I can listen to them without my phone/where there is no good connection.