CPod is a free, open-source podcast player designed for discovering, organizing, and listening to podcasts on desktop computers. Formerly known as Cumulonimbus, it provides a clean interface built with Electron. Users can search the iTunes podcast directory and subscribe to shows directly from the application. It supports streaming episodes and downloading them for offline listening. The software includes playback queues, adjustable playback speed, and customizable keyboard shortcuts. Users can organize subscriptions, track listening progress, and import or export collections through OPML files. Additional features include light and dark themes and gpodder.net subscription synchronization. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, CPod is no longer actively maintained.
Features
- Podcast discovery and subscriptions through the iTunes podcast directory
- Online episode streaming and manual downloading for offline listening
- Playback queue management with adjustable speed and keyboard shortcuts
- Episode filtering by duration, publication date, and listening progress
- OPML subscription importing and exporting with gpodder.net synchronization
- Customizable light and dark themes with desktop media controls