Podyssey
What Podyssey is
Podyssey is a free podcast community available on the web, Android, and iOS. Members discover shows through recommendations from other listeners, curate playlists, and follow tastemakers. You can import podcasts from an existing player, personalize a profile and avatar, recommend episodes or shows, and track listening activity on Podyssey. Playback can happen inside Podyssey or in another podcast player. Listeners can comment on episodes to exchange feedback with creators and other listeners. Podyssey says community recommendations appear on its website, in user feeds, on social media, and in a weekly newsletter. Podyssey Picks is a free Sunday email featuring community selections. The service also provides playlists for podcast hangouts, with a choice of Podyssey playback or a preferred player. Creator verification badges and other creator tools are described as being built, and creators can submit a verification form. Account deletion requests go to [email protected] with proof of authority.
Who it suits
Podyssey suits podcast listeners who want community recommendations, discussion, playlists, and listening tracking across web and mobile. It also offers creators a place to engage with listeners and submit for verification.
What it does well
- Free plan at no cost
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
- Community recommendations and playlists
- Episode comments support creator interaction
- Listening can use another podcast player
What to know first
- Creator verification tools are still being built
- Account deletion requires email and proof of authority
- Privacy policy covers site, services, and mobile SDKs
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free podcast app; discover, discuss, and stream podcasts | Free |
As podyssey.fm lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Podyssey combines podcast discovery, social discussion, playlists, and listening history in one free service. Its cross-platform access and community features make it useful for listeners who want interaction around shows.
Facts from Podyssey's own pages
- Accelerator
- Podyssey says it graduated from the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab Ideaboost accelerator’s 2019 cohort. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Account deletion
- The privacy policy says account deletion can be requested by emailing [email protected] and providing proof of authority over the account. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Creator engagement
- Listeners can comment on podcast episodes to interact with creators and other listeners and provide feedback. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Creator promotion
- Podyssey says it features community recommendations on its website, weekly newsletter, social media, and user feeds. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Creator tools
- The creator page says verification badges and other creator-specific tools are being built, and invites creators to submit a verification form. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Founders
- Podyssey was co-founded by Danny Mathews and Melody Ma. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · podyssey.fm, 22 Sept 2026
- Hangouts
- Podyssey provides playlists for podcast hangouts, and attendees can listen on Podyssey or open episodes in their preferred player. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Listening
- Members can listen on Podyssey or another podcast player and track what they have listened to on Podyssey. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Newsletter
- Podyssey Picks is a free Sunday email with podcast recommendations selected by the community. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Podyssey Podcasts Inc. says its privacy policy covers information collected when people use its site and services, including its iOS and Android SDKs. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Profile features
- The app lets members import podcasts from an existing player, personalize a profile and avatar, recommend podcasts, curate playlists, track listens, and follow tastemakers. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Podyssey is an online community where podcast listeners discover and discuss podcasts with each other and creators. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Recommendations
- Members recommend podcasts and curate playlists for one another. · podyssey.fm, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iOS, Android, web · podyssey.fm, 22 Sept 2026
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