Closed test · first group with 10 places in total

MH Podcasts.Listen without the noise.

Listen to, organise and download podcasts in one focused app – with queue, chapters and a library that remains mostly on your device.

  • Offline, queue and progressDownload episodes, organise them and continue in the right place later.
  • More context while listeningUse chapters, show notes and available transcripts while listening.
MH Podcasts home with continue listening, new episodes and subscriptions
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Free · Google account address required · access usually in 1–2 days

Why MH Podcasts

Many features do not need to feel like a busy interface.

Discovering, saving, downloading and continuing later should work as one calm flow.

01

Scattered discovery

Search, feed links and new episodes can quickly become separate workflows.

02

Unclear queue

When everything competes for attention, the next listening moment gets lost.

03

Offline on the move

Downloads and saved progress should work without demanding attention.

How it works

From discovery to continue listening – one calm flow.

Search, subscriptions, queue and player work together so you manage less and listen more.

Start exactly where you stopped
Continue listeningStart exactly where you stopped
  1. 01

    Find podcasts

    Use search or add a feed URL directly.

  2. 02

    Organise the library

    Subscriptions, new episodes, favourites and history stay together.

  3. 03

    Listen flexibly

    Queue, speed, sleep timer and downloads adapt to you.

  4. 04

    Keep the context

    Chapters, show notes and available transcripts stay close to the player.

While listening

A player that shows more without taking over.

Cover, progress and controls stay clear; chapters and notes are available when needed.

Listening and context in one place.
Listening and context in one place.

Your collection

Filter, sort and refresh subscriptions.

Your library remains understandable as more shows and episodes arrive.

Organise subscriptions your way.
Organise subscriptions your way.

Offline and backed up

Downloads, history and tools stay accessible.

Save episodes for later and keep import, export and local backups under your control.

Offline listening and local tools.
Offline listening and local tools.

Transparent by design

Your library remains mostly local.

Subscriptions, downloads, playback positions, queue and backups are mainly processed on your device. Network access only happens for the feature you use.

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Local library

Collection, progress and downloads stay organised on your device.

Backup under your control

You deliberately start imports, exports and local backups.

Open source

MH Podcasts is an unofficial GPL-3.0 fork based on AntennaPod, not an official AntennaPod project.

Who it is for

For people who want to listen deliberately and control their own library.

A good fit when a calm interface matters as much as control over subscriptions, downloads and the queue.

A strong fit

When you listen regularly.

For commuters, frequent listeners and anyone who wants to save or organise episodes.

Probably less useful

When one occasional stream is enough.

If you only listen in a browser and do not want a library, many functions may be unnecessary.

Marc Herkner

Why I build MH Podcasts

Because feature-rich can still feel calm and understandable.

Built on AntennaPod, the app brings proven podcast functions into a focused interface. The goal is not artificial simplicity but clear control.

First closed test group · 10 places in total

Try MH Podcasts for free.

The first group has 10 places in total. Access is usually enabled within 1–2 days. Feedback is welcome, but optional.

Request test access

Opens your email app · provide your Google account · personally enabled by Marc

  1. 1
    Request access

    Tell me the Google account address you want to use.

  2. 2
    Access in 1–2 days

    I add the account to the closed tester list and reply.

  3. 3
    Join on Google Play

    Use the same account to confirm participation and install the app.

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Free · 10 places in total · feedback welcome, but optional

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions about MH Podcasts.

What can MH Podcasts do?

Find, subscribe, download, queue and listen with chapters, show notes and available transcripts.

What makes MH Podcasts different from AntennaPod?

MH Podcasts is an unofficial GPL-3.0 fork based on AntennaPod. It brings the proven podcast functions together in a focused interface and is not an official AntennaPod project.

Does my data stay local?

Subscriptions, downloads, positions and backups are mainly processed locally.

What does the test cost and is feedback required?

The test is free. Feedback is welcome and useful, but not required.

How quickly will access be enabled?

Usually within 1–2 days after you send the Google account address you want to use.

Why do I need to provide my Google account?

The Google Play test is closed, so the account used for installation must be added to the tester list first.

First test group · 10 places in total

Want to organise your podcasts more calmly while staying in control?

Send me a short email. The test is free, the first group has 10 places in total and access is usually enabled within 1–2 days.

Request test access

Opens your email app · personally enabled by Marc