Red Podcast App - Explorations

Podcasts have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more people tuning in to their favorite shows on a regular basis. As a result, there has been a surge in the number of podcast apps available on the market, each vying to provide users with the best listening experience possible

A few weeks ago, I found myself with some downtime on my hands, and I've been using that time to learn as much as I can about podcast apps. My goal was to make a podcast app with features that would make it stand out from the rest and keep people interested. In particular, the goal was to give users a curated listening experience by suggesting content based on how they were feeling, streaming audio of live events, letting people listen to content when they weren't online, and giving transcripts to people who had hard of hearing.

Onboarding

Users are asked to select content based on their interests on the podcast onboarding page. This will make it possible for the app to make better suggestions and show more relevant information.

Podcast Transcript

The app has the ability to provide a transcript of the conversation or talk on the podcast. It assists people who are hard of hearing to also enjoy podcast.

Live Event

In the case that the podcast creator hosts a live event, the app should make it possible for audiences and listeners to participate in the live streaming of the event. E.g give a comment, speak (if allowed) and give a reaction.

Conclusions

With mood-based content suggestions, live event podcasts, personalized recommendations, offline listening, and podcast transcripts, the app gave users a personalized listening experience that maybe will meet their needs and preferences.

However, I'm doing this project out of my own curiosity. Although, I did my fair share of research and analysis during its creation. Much of what I've assumed and proposed is based on my own biases and opinions. And I really do hope this helps you out in some way.