What are some good ad-free podcasts?

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

Oh wow I didn't realize it was so simple. I couple just slap that into a bash script and save the effort of going through a website...maybe even use it for bulk processing when I get lots of recommendations.

[geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml]

I mostly listen to them on Youtube.

https://youtu.be/Kcl0JS2_G-4

Do you mean normal ads from the platform, or ads which are presented by the show host? (Think LTT style)

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

Any corporate sponsored advertising. Platform, sponsorship, whatever.

The ads on their RSS feed seem to be auto generated and inserted. Lots of shows use that kind of service.

[davel@lemmy.ml]

#!/bin/sh

# Get the original RSS feed URL from an Apple Podcast show URL.

podcast="$1"
id=$(echo "$podcast" | awk '{sub(/^.*\/id/, ""); print}')
curl -s "https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=%24%7Bid%7D" | jq -r '.results.[0].feedUrl'

[geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml]

I use adblock so I do not notice the platorm ads, only the in-video ads.

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

Unfortunately not a thing on RSS, and I try to spend little time on YouTube. Thanks though!

[darksirrush@lemmy.ca]

Welcome to Nightvale

Note: I don't actually listen to podcasts myself (I struggle to process voices when doing other tasks, or for long periods of time) but my spouse enjoys it.

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

I've listened to this one before! Pretty interesting show, but unfortunately opens with several minutes of ads. Latest episode is about two and a half minutes of ads right off the bad, although one is their Patreon.

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

I assume the first one was a typo and you meant Cryptid Factor? Seems like a really cool show, but unfortunately opens straight up with ads. First one was for 1-800-Flowers and then on to one for Rocket Money.

[darksirrush@lemmy.ca]

I haven't overheard them in awhile, didn't realise they open with ads now. Sorry for the suggestion that doesn't fit your criteria!

[evotech@lemmy.world]

I just skip ahead

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

I'm looking to avoid doing that and avoid ad-driven shows in general, hence the original question. I have a few that I tolerate it on, but largely looking to avoid it where possible.

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

No apology necessary! Many of these are still ending up on lists that may or may not get listened to one day

[evotech@lemmy.world]

I mean, it's either paid or ads right.

Are you willing to pay for podcasts?

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

It's not though! I've done 500 episodes of my own podcast and we never charged for a single episode or ran a single ad. Not one single time. We have a Patreon, and it's optional.

And yes, I'm willing to pay for podcasts if I think they're worth paying for. I've donated to shows I enjoy and paid for others before. I see no issue with people getting paid for their work.

[florge@feddit.uk]

Yeah I did, and that's a shame they now have ads. They definitely didn't used to, been a while since I listened to one of their episodes tbf.

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

Well the allure of Rhys Darby might be enough for me to stomach some of it. Time will tell though.

[granen@lemmy.world]

Fall of Civilizations Podcast by Paul Cooper
He doesn't release very often, but when he does its high quality, very long and completely ad free.
It's a fantastic podcast I would suggest anyone to listen to, Paul is a excellent storyteller and manages to breathe incredible life into history, even if you might not be interested in it.

[byteme@lemmy.world]

I remember liking to "David Tennant does a podcast with". I don't remember any ads. Unfortunately it's over now

[bluelander@lemmy.ml]

Sounds awesome! On the list.