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Ask HN: I want to develop a Podcast app, where to start?

4 points by NithurM 5y ago

Hello HN, I want to write an app for listeners to listen to podcast on the go. I know there are many apps doing this. But I want to build a side project. Please help me get started. Where can I find the indexes of all the podcasts for my app? Can I use Apple podcasts index? Also how RSS feeds work for podcasts? Thanks in advance.

sandreas 5y ago
Maybe take a look at https://www.listennotes.com/ https://www.listennotes.com/ They have a nice api, that is free, if you are under 2500 requests per month: https://www.listennotes.com/api/ https://www.listennotes.com/api/
- NithurM 5y ago
  What about podcast addict? it's free and open source.
  - sandreas 5y ago
    I don't know... But I did not see any hints of open source or free API...?
    - NithurM 5y ago
      Sorry, I meant the podcast index.
jamescridland 5y ago
There's a free database called The Podcast Index. Find it at www.podcastindex.org You can download an SQLite database, or use the API. (Hint: use the API). Also, read https://podinfra.net https://podinfra.net for some best practice (and read https://podnews.net https://podnews.net too!)