A podcast service is a platform or application that allows users to access, discover, subscribe, and listen to podcasts. These services typically offer features such as the ability to search for and discover new podcasts, the ability to subscribe to and automatically receive new episodes of a podcast, and the ability to play and control audio playback. Podcast Services also provide hosting options for podcasters and management tools for hosting, publishing, and advertising their podcasts. Examples of popular podcast services include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Soundcloud. Some also provide analytics, monetization options and other services that can help podcasters to improve their podcast and grow their audience.