pricey is debatable since it really isn't. Just each platforms app costs something. Mainly the web app being $9 (just one time) really isn't a big deal at all, but podcasts half the time, you don't want an internet connection, no?

Overall, I mainly want features that don't seem to matter since they are almost never included or mentioned much. For podcast episodes: Being able to bookmark/make notes (text, audio, whatever) and info, links, resources, etc. Audible and Instacast (which is dead now) have it the closest.

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More common:
Different variable speeds (especially below 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x) and diff rewind/fast forward increments as well are biggies. Though these are usually included and touted. Just perhaps not as deep as all the variants I listed. #!TO_TAG_bit_more #podcasts #apps #cross_platform #mobile_apps #web_apps #paid #pricey #alternatives #organization #consumption #media #learning #audio #video #pub