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24 alternatives to a16z - A podcast about podcasts

Discussing podcast discovery & community w/ PH & Roman Mars

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. a16z - A podcast about podcasts launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   a16z Podcast: Q&A w/ Stanford Scientist who sent probe to Mars▲61

   An insightful look behind the scenes of the Pluto probe.

   2017 · a16z.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppStories▲147

   A weekly podcast exploring of the world of apps.

   2017 · macstories.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Echo Podcasts▲174

   A community for discovering podcasts and favorite episodes 🎙

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Parasocial▲204

   Listening to podcasts should be a joy. So let's get started.

   Aug 2026 · parasocial.fm · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Building Nexcast Part 6: What's Up With Podcasting?▲62

   Many strangers give us their take on podcasting

   2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   The Message - Episode 1▲64

   Cyphercast, the podcast within a podcast

   2015 · w.soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

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   The Podcast Universe▲111

   Visualization of podcast networks

   2015 · its alternatives →

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   Remarks▲128

   Discuss a podcast while you listen

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Podcatch▲81

   A good podcast listen, now.

   2015 · dave.podcatch.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Knomad▲90

    A social platform to share and discover podcasts

    2015 · knomad.com · its alternatives →

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    Tung▲96

    A social podcast player

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Podcats▲131

    Discover and upvote podcasts you love

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Ground Ego - 9: Plata O Plomo▲60

    Fun and entertaining podcast discussing current issues.

    2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Podly▲130

    Discover, listen to, and share podcasts with friends.

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Zen Founder▲131

    A weekly podcast about staying sane while starting up

    2015 · zenfounder.com · its alternatives →

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    a16z Podcast▲74

    Insightful tech podcasts hosted by Andreessen Horowitz

    2014 · a16z.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    RAUR 2.0▲145

    Listen to and interact with your favorite podcasts.

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Latr.fm▲156

    Pocket for podcasts. Listen to it later.

    2015 · latr.fm · its alternatives →

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    Unmistakable Creative▲116

    A podcast of candid conversations w/ creative entrepreneurs

    2015 · unmistakablecreative.com · its alternatives →

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    Show Me Your Mic - 108: 3 Podcasts For the Rest of Your Life▲56

    Great suggestions for new shows to listen to here.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TIL Reddit Recap - Thu. Jan 28▲80

    A podcast created entirely by a computer program

    2016 · sleepybandit.github.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Design Details - 66: Kittenish (feat. Ryan Hoover)▲93

    Insights into PH's latest podcasting branch and more!

    2015 · audio.simplecast.fm · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Laughable▲99

    Discover podcasts through comedians you love!

    2016 · laughable.com · its alternatives →

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    Core Intuition - Subscription for Nothing▲66

    Marco Arment joins to discuss podcasts, and development.

    2015 · coreint.org · its alternatives →

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