Shuttle Podcasts is a free, lightweight podcast player built for listeners who love simplicity. If you miss the clean, focused experience of Google Podcasts, you'll feel right at home with Shuttle Podcasts.

A Personal Project

I've been building Android apps for 15 years. You might know some of my other apps, including Shuttle Music Player and Muzei Music Extension. I'm back with a new project - Shuttle Podcasts. I built this because I wanted a podcast player that's simple, fast and delightful. And.. I just love audio apps. That's how I got started.

When Google Podcasts was discontinued in 2024, I needed a replacement. But nothing quite hit the spot, and I had to build something for myself. It's been working pretty well for me for a while now, so I've been polishing away trying to build something I can be proud of.

Why Shuttle Podcasts?
I don't have a marketing team. This won't pay my rent. But it's ad free, and tracking free - because that's how software should be. Shuttle Podcasts is user-first, and built with pride.

Built for power users
Underneath the simple UI, there's a wealth of features. Chromecast support, Android Auto integration, variable playback speeds, sleep timer, offline downloads, OPML & RSS import, and much more.

The Shuttle Philosophy

Just like Shuttle Music Player, the app respects your battery and your privacy. It uses the latest Android tools and standards, built in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose, Media3 for playback, Material 3 design and dynamic theming based on your artwork. It feels like the app came with your phone.

I'm a solo developer based in Australia, and I'm building this because I love Android, music and I'm a serial podcast listener! If you're looking for a Google Podcasts experience that's modern, lightweight and built with love, please pre-register.

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