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iOS podcast app Castro has blocked Inception Point AI podcasts from its app search results. In a blog post, Castro's Dustin Bluck says that Inception Point AI "seems to be keying on popular searches in order to flood search...
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Podnews ExtraDustin Bluck, from CastroGot feedback? Send us a text message.Castro is a unique and productivity-focused podcast app for iOS, developed by a small team led by Dustin Bluck. The app has a dedicated user base that loves its differentiated features, and the team is working to bring it up-to-date with the latest podcast standards and functionality, including support for episode artwork, transcripts, and chapters. While Castro is currently iOS-only, the team is also working on an Android version to expand its reach. The app generates revenue through a subscription model and advertising, and the team is focused on improving...
2024-09-1311 min
Podnews ExtraDustin Bluck, from CastroGot feedback? Send us a text message.Castro is a unique and productivity-focused podcast app for iOS, developed by a small team led by Dustin Bluck. The app has a dedicated user base that loves its differentiated features, and the team is working to bring it up-to-date with the latest podcast standards and functionality, including support for episode artwork, transcripts, and chapters. While Castro is currently iOS-only, the team is also working on an Android version to expand its reach. The app generates revenue through a subscription model and advertising, and the team is focused on improving...
2024-09-1311 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewPodFund for Podcast 2.0; AI in Podcasting; and the Castro appWe chat with Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative; Dustin Bluck from Castro; and Russell Harrower from PodToo.Send James & Sam a messageC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
2024-09-061h 11Podnews Weekly ReviewPodFund for Podcast 2.0; AI in Podcasting; and the Castro appWe chat with Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative; Dustin Bluck from Castro; and Russell Harrower from PodToo.Send James & Sam a messageC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
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The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceCastro leans into indie (Interview)This week we’re joined by Dustin Bluck to discuss his acquisition of the well known (and beloved) Castro podcast app to take it indie-focused once again. As previous users of Castro, we were excited to dig into the details behind this popular podcast client to see what’s next, how the deal was done, a peek into the code, and where exactly this indie and creator focused podcast app can go.
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2024-05-0156 minChangelog InterviewsCastro leans into indieThis week we’re joined by Dustin Bluck to discuss his acquisition of the well known (and beloved) Castro podcast app to take it indie-focused once again. As previous users of Castro, we were excited to dig into the details behind this popular podcast client to see what’s next, how the deal was done, a peek into the code, and where exactly this indie and creator focused podcast app can go.
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2024-05-0156 minChangelog Master FeedCastro leans into indie (Changelog Interviews #589)This week we’re joined by Dustin Bluck to discuss his acquisition of the well known (and beloved) Castro podcast app to take it indie-focused once again. As previous users of Castro, we were excited to dig into the details behind this popular podcast client to see what’s next, how the deal was done, a peek into the code, and where exactly this indie and creator focused podcast app can go.
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