Ohrbob Features

Ohrbob is a multi-platform app built in Avalonia that runs on Android, Linux, Windows (Mac and iOS planned). It is fully open-source, makes heavy use of C# and .NET, and consumes the podcast API from PodcastIndex.

Discover Podcasts

Easily search and discover new podcasts using the extensive, open PodcastIndex directory right from within the app.

Add Manually

Have a private, premium, or unlisted podcast? Add it manually by simply pasting the RSS feed URI into your station.

Adjust Play Order and Span

Customize the order of your episodes (newest first, oldest first) and define the span. You can choose to keep only the last 5 episodes, or everything from the last 30 days. Perfect for staying up-to-date or binge-listening a backlog.

Group into Stations

Organize your podcasts into logical "Stations" (e.g., Daily News, Tech Talk, Comedy) for targeted, uninterrupted listening sessions.

Station Configurations

  • Endless Spin: When your station runs out of new episodes, Endless Spin will automatically queue up older, unplayed episodes from your feeds so the audio never stops.
  • Host Pace: Maintain a balanced mix of episodes from different feeds. Host Pace ensures one extremely prolific podcast doesn't dominate the station's entire playlist.
  • Aging Content: Keep your queue fresh by automatically dropping episodes that are too old or have been sitting unplayed for too long.

Share Stations

Curated the perfect mix of morning news podcasts? Share your custom station setup with friends or the community so they can enjoy the exact same feed layout.

Consistent Listening State

Your listening progress, playhead position, and history are synchronized securely to your profile. Start on your phone during a commute and seamlessly continue on your desktop.

Import OPML

Migrating from another podcast app? Import your existing podcast subscriptions in seconds using the industry-standard OPML format and sort them into stations later.

Streaming

Coming Soon Stream episodes on-demand without having to wait for them to download completely to your device.

Android Auto Support

Take your stations on the road. Ohrbob natively supports Android Auto, allowing you to control playback and browse your stations safely from your car's display.