Introducing podcast.today – Your Daily Five‑Minute Shortcut to the Best Podcasts

June 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM UTC
Jack Joliet
Jack Joliet

In a Hurry? Here’s the Gist

Finding a great podcast shouldn’t feel like scrolling an endless feed. podcast.today is a brand‑new weekday newsletter that lands in your inbox every morning with the 5–10 episodes worth your time. One quick skim, and you’re off to listening.


Why We Built This

  1. Too Much Choice, Not Enough Time
    There are millions of shows and tens of millions of episodes. Charts show what’s popular, not what’s perfect for you.
  2. One Click, You’re Listening
    Every pick links straight to Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. No hunting, just tap and play.
  3. Powered by Parla’s Brain
    Under the hood, Parla’s recommendation engine watches trends, reads episode notes, and even listens to snippets so you don’t have to. But you only see the polished results.

Think of it as having a friend who speed‑listens to everything and texts you the highlights each morning.


How Does It Work? (The Friendly Version)

  • Scan the World: Parla checks roughly 400,000 new episodes every day.
  • Smart Filter: Our system spots what’s fresh, interesting, and genuinely different.
  • Human Touch: A curator gives each shortlist a final pass for quality and variety.
  • Daily Delivery: The top 5–10 make it into your inbox — no more, no less.

That same smart engine also:

  • Creates Instant Lists for PR teams in seconds.
  • Powers Parla Search, so you can find that episode about bootstrapped AI founders without guessing keywords.

Launching Today — Join Us!

We’re live on Product Hunt right now, and your support means the world. If you love discovering new podcasts (or just want to help an indie team), give us an up‑vote and share with friends:

👉 Check out podcast.today on Product Hunt

Don’t want to miss tomorrow’s picks? Subscribe here and be all set: https://podcast.today


What’s Next

  • More themed editions (history, sports, wellness, and more).
  • Personalised recommendations the moment you sign in to Parla.

Thanks for celebrating launch day with us. Happy listening!

Jack