This episode, titled "New GPS App, Podcast Apps, Tire safety, Travel Journaling" had some great suggestions for managing podcasts on an Android. Sadly though, the podcast manager I use was not on their list.
As Carolyn might say, boo hiss. Except we're talking about a project by the fabulous John and Kathy Huggins! I'll do a sad face instead. :(
Speaking of Ms. Awesomesauce herself ...
Breaking News: Carolyn's grandson Charlie just arrived. Congrats, Carolyn!Sorry! New babies - human, furry, feathered, whatever - are always a sweet distraction. Where was I?
Ah, yes. The radio apps take up a lot of data and we are more boondock-ish. Not exactly the best combo. For that reason, I actually keep my podcasts separate from my radio listening.
If I have to choose between data use for my feeds/podcasts and radio, app-based radio can wait. My vehicular radio is good enough for local info. The feeds/podcasts help me to keep up with events, weather, and great location ideas (or warnings). It also helps cheer me on when I start to feel that "maybe I really am crazy for wanting to do this ..."
BeyondPod Podcast Manager is my go-to app. It has some really great features that allow me to customize my podcast and feed experience.
To K.I.S.S., I use Google Reader to subscribe to all the blog and podcast feeds that I am interested in and then have BeyondPod import them to Andy (my Android phone LOL).
Then I can use my laptop's larger screen to cull/add/modify feeds when I have a more reliable and/or unlimited data/wifi. That is also when I can stream my favorite stations using either:
BeyondPod is my workhorse, Grooveshark is my go-to when I want to hear a specific song right now, and Stitcher is my guilty cheat!
Have fun, stay safe, and G-d bless,
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