I’m thinking about building a podcast aggregator using RSS feeds. If podcast creators are openly providing/promoting their RSS feeds, does that mean they want you to use their content on your site? Feels like implicit permission imo, but idk if I need explicit permission.
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If they have an RSS feed you can use it however you like. The only thing I'd say is that this is a super super crowded space, and it's just gotten moreso with Spotify doubling down on providing podcasts feeds in it's app:
https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/14/spotify-gimlet-anchor-340-million/
Yup, the space is growing like wild fire. Not sure if that means to join it or avoid it 🤔
It's not that crowded. Don't let a few high-profile acquisitions scare you if you can bring value.
There are a lot of layers to the podcasting industry. It's a very unique space with a lot of opportunity. Especially for the hundreds of thousands of indie podcasters trying to keep up with the hit makers.
You can use them. Podcasters love anything that gives them more downloads/exposure.
And asking for forgiveness is easier than asking for permission :)
I run a SaaS app in the space and working on something with RSS feeds. Hit me up if I can help.
I’d love to hear what you’re working on. [email protected]
Speaking from the eyes of someone who has a small podcast: any extra exposure is good exposure.
Great! What’s the link to your RSS feed? I’ll add it to the site.
@csallen would you be ok with an app using your podcast’s RSS feed to stream your podcast episodes?