Re:Spotify's podcast bet went wrong
by isk517 on Tuesday February 14, 2023 @01:35PM
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I don't think two apps is the answer, they should just build a better distinction between music and podcasts into the existing app. A toggle at the top of the app that let you switch between music and podcasts would work, and that way you could still include the option to slot in a few songs between podcasts if that is how you enjoy your listen experience.
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Maybe another example where one app does two things: AirBnB.
I am a host (holiday house) but regularly also travel and become a traveler. The experience and need is very different. In one “mode” I need offline availability and help in navigating the checkin time and the location and in the other one the calendar, bookings and money is my main concern. You can easily click on “switch to hosting” in the same app.
On mobile this is exactly how it works for Spotify. There is a filter at the top for podcasts and then it just shows podcasts. Good for finding something when going for a walk. The UI/UX on Apple's podcast app didn't work well enough for me (could be a me problem) to figure things out, sometimes their UI/UX decisions are odd burying things in menus.