If you want a podcast app that lets you curate your favorite episodes and create custom playlists, Podurama is a good option. It's got a lot of features, including unlimited sync across devices, search, favorites, bookmarks, multiple playlists, offline listening and personalized tracking. You can browse podcasts by category and discover new shows through curated lists. The app is free to use, but premium features let you pay for ad-free listening and personalized recommendations.
Another good option is Snipd. Although its main purpose is to help you find and bookmark highlights from your favorite podcasts with AI-generated transcripts and chapter markers, you can also create custom playlists and sync your highlights across devices. Snipd has free tiers with some AI abilities and a premium tier for more AI abilities.
If you prefer a more structured approach to managing podcast content, check out Podwise. The app helps you organize episodes with AI-powered summarization, mind mapping and outlining so you can better understand the main points. It integrates with tools like Notion and Readwise, and it has flexible pricing tiers for different needs.