Podgrab is just what the doctor ordered for anyone who’s serious about their podcast game. Imagine a self-hosted podcast manager/downloader that grabs your favorite episodes as soon as they drop, all wrapped up with a built-in player. That’s Podgrab for you! Starting with a humble beginning during the pandemic, Podgrab was birthed out of necessity. The creator, a fellow techie, needed a way to load up podcast episodes onto his smartwatch for his runs. Frustrated with how traditional apps hid mp3 files, he decided to roll up his sleeves and create a tool that could automatically download podcasts. And hey, once it hit the right notes for him, why not share the love with the world? Podgrab is lightweight and built with Go, running as smooth as butter whether you're a podcast connoisseur or just dipping your toes into the podcasting world. It’s designed to monitor and download new episodes right when they go live, so you're never out of the loop. And if you’re not sure what to listen to next, fear not—Podgrab's got a podcast search system powered by iTunes. Now, let's break down some of those rad features: 1. Download and archive complete podcasts. 2. Auto-downloads new episodes so you won’t miss a beat. 3. Tags and labels allow you to organize podcasts into groups. 4. On-demand downloads for those spur-of-the-moment binges. 5. Integrated podcast player – just hit play and enjoy. 6. Easy imports via direct RSS feed URL, OPML, or iTunes API search. 7. Built-in customizability like episode name tweaks and dark mode. 8. Full Docker support making installation and updates a breeze. Speaking of installation, it couldn’t be simpler. Running Podgrab as a Docker container is the recommended approach. Just fire up a command, and you'll be rolling in no time. For Docker pros out there, Docker-Compose support is in the bag too. And for those who like getting their hands dirty, there are guides for building from source or an Ubuntu server setup too. To top it off, Podgrab is open-source and under active development. The creator frequently pushes out updates, so it's a good idea to use something like Watchtower to keep your container fresh automatically. So, if you're tired of losing track of your favorite podcasts or just want a nifty self-hosted solution that’s as customizable as it is reliable, give Podgrab a whirl. It’s a gem in the world of open-source projects, and it might just become your go-to tool for all things podcasts. Go on, check it out on GitHub and join the community—you won't regret it. [](https://github.com/akhilrex/podgrab)