In today's digital landscape, maintaining control over your content is more crucial than ever. When you rely solely on third-party platforms, you're subject to their rules, algorithms, and policies, which can limit your creative freedom and influence. For podcasters, this means your voice could be censored, your content deprioritized, and your audience fragmented across various platforms, making genuine interaction challenging.
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The Fediverse is essential for free speech in podcasting because it allows podcasters to interact directly with their audience without relying on centralized platforms that could stifle their voice.
With Castopod, your podcasts are still available on all major platforms—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and more—while you maintain full control over your distribution and interaction.
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Ready to reclaim your podcasting freedom?
Castopod is absolutely free to download and use.
Experience the power of self-hosting and the Fediverse today! 🚀
@bitpickup Yes it does run on shared hosting (it was designed to!).
And of course it supports RSS!
More info on https://docs.castopod.org
@Castopod Does castopod support dynamic ad insertion? Nothing fancy, just the ability to specify insertion points and configure spots to be inserted at download time based on some rules?
Castopod empowers you to retain complete control over both your content and your audience. By self-hosting your podcast with Castopod, you ensure that your creations remain fully yours—free from the limitations imposed by third-party services. Moreover, Castopod connects you directly with your listeners through the Fediverse, a decentralized network that enables open, censorship-resistant communication.
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