The author got into podcasts a few months before the pandemic and relied on Google Podcasts, which he loved for its simple design.After Google forcefully redirected him to YouTube Music, he found the experience unsatisfactory, leading him to create his own podcast player app.The author started by crafting the initial screens, using tools like Room for database management and ExoPlayer for audio playback.The app developed by the author, called Only Podcasts, prioritizes simplicity and user privacy, with no ads, account registrations, or data tracking.