Finding Each Other: Discovery Without Walled Gardens
How Podcasting's Open Architecture Preserves Community in the Age of Algorithms
Introducing the Castopod Installation Script
Install Castopod with a single command. The official installation script handles all dependencies, SSL certificates, database configuration, and security hardening automatically.
Apple Podcasts Embraces Chapters: Another Victory for Podcasting 2.0
Apple Podcasts' adoption of the Podcasting 2.0 chapters standard proves that community-driven, open specifications can triumph over proprietary solutions—and marks another milestone in making podcasts more discoverable and accessible for everyone.
The European Union must keep funding free software
The omission of Next Generation Internet (NGI) from Horizon Europe’s 2025 draft threatens Europe’s digital sovereignty. NGI funded over 500 projects, including Castopod, boosting free software, digital commons, and innovation.
Create, distribute and interact. Take control thanks to podcasting.
Podcasting has become a pivotal medium for sharing stories, knowledge, and insights, transcending the traditional boundaries set by mainstream media.
Understanding OP3 with John Spurlock
OP3 (Open Podcast Prefix Project) is a response to the need for a reusable podcast infrastructure that safeguards listener data, offering open, accessible statistics for the podcast industry, emphasizing transparency and the potential for innovation through open data practices.
Understanding Podcast Audience Measurement
Counting listeners: Whether it's television, radio, or podcasts, knowing your audience is often essential. How does this work for podcasting?
The Past, Present and Future of Podcasting with James Cridland
James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. He is a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on the future of radio.
