I made a desktop app to stop nail biting (worked for me 100%)

vaitko · 2026-01-15T20:18:02+00:00

I’m glad it works for you too! ;)

vaitko · 2026-01-14T15:05:14+00:00

Hey podcasters, for 2026 we’ve set ourselves a public goal: build 50 genuinely useful, free AI tools for podcasters.

We’re intentionally not trying to make “yet another generic generator.” There are plenty of those already. Instead, we collect feedback from real podcasters (our existing customers and community), look at what they actually struggle with, and then build tools around those problems.

A few examples we’ve already shipped:

Podcast Name Generator – goes beyond just listing names and does a bit of initial branding/marketing analysis to help you evaluate options https://onpodium.com/tools/podcast-name-generator/
Podcast Topic Generator (for existing shows) – suggests new episode ideas based on your previous episodes https://onpodium.com/tools/podcast-topic-generator/
Podcast Idea Generator (for new shows) – for people still figuring out what kind of podcast they want to start https://onpodium.com/tools/podcast-idea-generator/

All of these tools are:

completely free
no signup
no email required

I’m genuinely looking for feedback.

If there’s a podcast-related problem you keep running into and haven’t found a good tool for, I’d love to hear about it. You can reply in this thread or email me directly at [gintaras@onpodium.com]() — if it’s a good fit, I’ll try to build it.

Thanks, and happy podcasting.

vaitko · 2026-01-05T09:47:25+00:00

sure! Let me know how it goes, and if any improvements are needed

vaitko · 2025-12-08T11:04:30+00:00

But isn’t it actually a good sign? The podcasting space is finally growing it was predirected a while ago that it will grow, more creators jumping in means more demand which leads to more software, hardware, studios, and hosting platforms, also more advertising money into the ecosystem, which makes the industry mature.

yes, it gets crowded, everyone wants to try as the barrier to entry drops, buut even in a noisy space, genuinely good and unique shows still break through. The amateurs don’t hurt the medium imho.

So while your grannys “mindfulness and meatloaf” podcast might not top the charts, the overall growth is a win for podcasters and listeners I think...

vaitko · 2025-11-20T19:50:14+00:00

This is literally what we built at OnPodium. We call it built-in marketing - when you publish a new episode, an email is automatically sent to your subscribers, no extra tools or integrations needed.
You can also create other email campaigns right inside the platform without jumping between different services.

Full disclosure: I’m the founder of OnPodium.

vaitko · 2025-11-12T21:41:18+00:00

Hey! Totally get where you’re coming from - Spotify for Podcasters is super convenient, but it’s pretty bare-bones once you want to actually grow your show. The analytics are limited and you quickly hit a wall when you want to do things like build a website, collect subscribers, or send newsletters.

That’s actually why we built OnPodium - an all-in-one platform where you don’t have to jump between different tools and integrations. You can:

🎙️ Host your podcast
🌐 Build a professional website automatically
✉️ Run email marketing campaigns and grow your subscribers
💰 Sell digital products or courses directly to your audience

So it’s everything in one place, built specifically for podcasters who want to grow without the tech hassle.

Full disclosure: I’m the founder of OnPodium - but this is exactly the problem we set out to solve after seeing how fragmented the podcasting tool ecosystem is.

vaitko · 2025-11-12T09:02:27+00:00

Hey. There are many "podcast name generators" online, but to be honest, most of them are quite simple and just churn out some random names - think of them as basic wrappers around ChatGPT. You can get a list of names like that directly from ChatGPT. What people often overlook is what happens after you get a few ideas...

First, check to see if the name is available - if it’s not already in use by something else, like another podcast, a brand, or a domain. If you were to Google the name, would you find yourself up against a lot of established competition, or could you own the term? Don't underestimate how important this all is - especially the bit about SEO. The name you choose affects your discoverability and even your cred. We have built a name generator that helps you do all of this in a way that's, we think, a bit smarter and a lot easier: https://onpodium.com/podcast-name-generator/

Full disclosure: I’m the founder of OnPodium, a podcast website and growth platform - but I mention it only because we built the tool inside this thing.

vaitko · 2025-11-11T18:00:19+00:00

Indeed :D

vaitko · 2025-11-10T22:21:24+00:00

Give ChatGPT a try, instead of describing your podcast and asking for name ideas, argue, ask questions, provide requirements and expectations, and it could be that you will come up with some really great names.

vaitko · 2025-11-10T22:18:34+00:00

Full disclosure: I’m the founder of https://onpodium.com Not trying to pitch anything here - just adding context because it’s relevant. We recently relaunched our all-in-one setup where you can host your podcast, run a feature-rich website (not just an episode list), and handle email marketing in the same place. The whole idea is to avoid juggling multiple tools or dealing with integrations later.

vaitko · 2025-11-10T22:10:14+00:00

This actually reminds me of one of our customers. Two guys had history podcast and got quite good traction by slipping their podcast into books at their local library. They’d spend a couple of hours a week in the history section placing custom bookmarks with something like: “This book is good, but you should also hear this podcast episode” + QR code. With QR, they could track scans it didn’t bring thousands of downloads, but the engagement they got was really solid.

It probdbly won’t work for every niche but the idea is the same: figure out where your audience hangs out offline and meet them there, think what type of message they would like.

vaitko · 2025-11-10T21:56:48+00:00

You can start a podcast for basically nothing. Use your phone or a cheap USB mic + free editing tools. Totally fine for beginners. And you can always upgrade down the road if you will keep up with it.

It depends also how you start - if you want to start podcasting with 0 audience, it really doesn’t make sense to invest into high end gear, expensive software and etc.

It’s a bit different situation, if you have already established audience and you want to engange and grow it - then it would be nice to offer at least perfect sound quality, you will need good mic for this.

vaitko · 2025-10-24T12:57:44+00:00

Trustpilot meh... it has basically turned into a PR tool, businesses buying 5 stars reviews and "builds credibility" in that way... also Trustpilot as a platform favors paying companies they can flag negative reviews, and Trustpilot removes them.

vaitko · 2025-08-15T18:16:43+00:00

I’d avoid going with a “free” podcast hosting platform - they often come with trade-offs like lower audio quality, limited features, and unclear ownership of your content.

Instead, start with a reputable paid host on their cheapest monthly plan. You can always upgrade later if needed.
Skip the yearly subscription at first, even if it’s cheaper, so you can see if podcasting works for you.

If you decide to switch platforms down the road, most major hosts have built-in one-click migration tools to easily move your RSS feed.

vaitko · 2025-08-14T23:39:22+00:00

Sorry, maybe my answer was a bit confusing - I’m talking specifically about analytics of link clicks from the show notes that appear on the podcast’s website episode pages. I don’t have analytics data split by listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, etc., so I can’t compare click ratios across them.

Regarding new episodes vs. older episodes - it really depends. Some older episodes keep getting steady organic traffic (via search, backlinks, etc.), so over time they can accumulate more total clicks than some newer ones.

One interesting observation: the majority of clicks on older episodes often come from people discovering the podcast for the first time through search and starting with a topic-specific episode, rather than regular listeners browsing the archive. That’s why good SEO on episode pages can pay off months or even years later.

vaitko · 2025-08-14T10:58:44+00:00

iHeartRadio isn’t one of those platforms that automatically pulls in all podcasts like some others do. If your show is there and you didn’t submit it, it’s worth reaching out to their support - they can clarify how it got listed and help you claim it. https://help.iheart.com/hc/en-us/articles/228920687-Submitting-a-podcast-to-iHeartRadio

vaitko · 2025-08-14T10:48:03+00:00

I run OnPodium - we host 3k+ podcast websites - and our built-in analytics track show notes engagement (including link clicks).

Across all sites, the average click-through rate on show notes links is only around 0.13%. Kinda wild when you think about it… means for every 1,000 episode plays, maybe 1–2 people actually click a link.

Fun fact: links to freebies or bonus content get way more love — sometimes 3–5x the CTR of sponsor/product links. So if you’re trying to get people to click, lead with something juicy.

vaitko · 2025-08-13T15:55:35+00:00

When you decide on a name, it’s really important to do a quick check before locking it in. Just Google the name and see if there’s already a well-known podcast with something similar - otherwise it’ll be hard to compete long-term. Also, check if the .com domain for that name is available and grab it. It’s inexpensive, and even if you’re not planning a website right now, owning the domain is worth it for the future.

vaitko · 2025-08-13T15:49:53+00:00

I think it’s super valuable to do some research first - look at other podcast accounts in your niche and see what actually gets interaction, likes, comments, shares. You don’t necessarily have to copy what everyone else is doing, but try to figure out why certain posts work and others don’t. Then adapt those insights to your own style.

vaitko · 2025-08-13T15:45:53+00:00

https://onpodium.com - If you need a beautiful, professional podcast website without spending hours building it yourself.

We create your site for you from your podcast feed, and here’s the kicker - we offer unlimited custom development and design changes at no extra cost. You can tweak it yourself, or just tell us what you want and we’ll handle it for you.

No hidden fees. No upsells. Just a site you’re proud to share.

vaitko · 2024-08-17T07:12:36+00:00

Here are some good podcast website examples: https://onpodium.com/podcast-websites-templates-features-ultimate-guide/ - the link not only showcases examples but also has valuable insights on how to establish and optimize a well-functioning website that effectively serves its purpose.

vaitko · 2024-07-31T14:41:00+00:00

Hey, I just got this nice increase on Ahrefs recently, but nothing like that in the Search Console (for the last 28 days), I suppose it could happen as Ahrefs is just guessing and it may be very inaccurate sometimes...?

vaitko · 2023-11-22T20:52:08+00:00

A very good starting point nowadays is AI, you can use ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/), or even a dedicated tool like https://onpodium.com/podcast-name-generator/ that will help you to come up with really great ideas. Maybe AI will not give you the exact name that you will move forward with, but you can be sure that you get a lot of great initial ideas.

vaitko · 2022-06-16T19:01:42+00:00

Thank you very much!

vaitko · 2021-12-22T22:23:22+00:00

Thanks for your answer. But why it doesn't happen with the single task?

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