Head-to-head comparison
Find That Pod vs The Podcast Host
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Weekly Friday newsletter with five new podcast recommendations and brief commentary.
Best for: Discovery newsletter
Long-running educational blog for independent podcasters started in 2011 by Colin Gray.
Best for: Beginner education
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Find That Pod
Pros
- Consistent weekly cadence
- Quick to skim
- Human curation, no algorithm
Watch-outs
- Five shows per week is narrow
- Solo-curator pace and perspective
- Featured-vs-organic line not always clear
The Podcast Host
Pros
- Massive free article library since 2011
- Updated regularly for 2026
- Friendly beginner tone
Watch-outs
- Heavy upsell to the Alitu editing app
- Some posts feel SEO-driven
- Less depth on industry trends
Which one should you pick?
Pick Find That Pod if
You’re building around discovery newsletter. Tightly scoped discovery newsletter: every Friday, five new shows, a sentence or two each, links to listen. Free to subscribe, with a Patreon for support.
Pick The Podcast Host if
You’re building around beginner education. One of the oldest "how to podcast" blogs that's still actively publishing. The free articles cover everything from mic recommendations to episode structure, refreshed regularly with 2026 updates on video podcasting and AI tooling.
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Frequently asked
What does Find That Pod do better than The Podcast Host?
Find That Pod's standout is "Consistent weekly cadence". The Podcast Host doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Massive free article library since 2011" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Find That Pod; if the second does, pick The Podcast Host.
What are the trade-offs?
Find That Pod: five shows per week is narrow. The Podcast Host: heavy upsell to the alitu editing app. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Find That Pod and The Podcast Host together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Find That Pod for one show or episode type and The Podcast Host for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.