Observed arrival · 2026-10-22
Polycast prepares podcasts for language learning
A forthcoming iPhone app pairs real podcasts with line-by-line subtitles, translations, and a guide that speaks during natural pauses.
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- Episodes are prepared before playback; Polycast says it downloads directly from each show's feed, ads included, and does not re-host audio.
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The proposed listening flow prepares an episode before playback: a primer and vocabulary preview lead into line-by-line subtitles, with the guide stepping in at chosen intervals. The page says episodes are fetched from each show's own feed, ads included, rather than re-hosted; it also lists a free tier and a €4.99 monthly Plus plan. The founder identifies himself as Finlay Panting and links the app's code on GitHub.
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