Podcasts by Supertop Podcast
Behind the scenes at Supertop as Pádraig and Oisín reflect on their work as indie developers.
Further podcasts by Pádraig Ó Cinnéide and Oisín Prendiville
Podcast on the topic Technologie
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42: The Aforementioned Share Sheet of Doom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín and Pádraig discuss the new clip sharing feature in Castro, some changes to Castro Plus pricing, Panic’s Playdate console and WWDC.
Listen41: Top Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín and Pádraig discuss Top Picks, the new Castro feature that helps surface the best episodes in your inbox.
Listen40: Spotify vs. Apple from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk about additional improvements to discovery in Castro, including featured collections. We also discuss Spotify’s complaint filed with the European Commission alleging that Apple uses anti-co...
Listen39: Castro Updates & Spotify’s Podcasting Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss improvements to search and discovery in Castro, and what Spotify’s recent acquisitions might mean for the future of indie podcast apps.
Listen38: We Sold Castro! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín discuss selling a majority stake in Castro to Tiny.
Listen37: More Users or More Subscribers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss how we can better introduce the features of Castro and improve the Castro Plus subscription pitch. To do that we need to understand how people are using the app and measure how well the ...
Listen36: CarPlay, Drag & Drop, Castro 3.1, Panoply, and Subscriber Counts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Padraig has a new CarPlay unit to debug with. We reflect on the work we did for Drag & Drop last summer. Castro 3.1 is out with Sideloading and Chapter Preselection. We discuss a new targeted marke...
Listen35: Castro Updates, China, and Anchor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss the just released Castro 3.0.4 and what’s coming in 3.1, as well as trying to improve Castro’s performance in China, and thoughts on Anchor.
Listen34: No Official Raccoon Subscribers (Yet) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss subscriber projections for Castro and things we’ve been doing at Supertop to keep us motivated on the road to sustainability.
Listen33: Launching Castro 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss the launch of Castro 3: pre-launch drama, launch day emotions, subscription feedback, reviews, and thoughts about future updates.
Listen32: Castro 3 Wrap Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisin and Padraig discuss the wrap-up of Castro 3 development and reveal the features that current Castro users can expect in 3.0
Listen31: Subscription Antics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We give an overview of why we feel good about moving to subscription pricing for Castro and then discuss some of the issues we’ve experienced preparing for the transition.
Listen30: Redesigning The Player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín and Pádraig follow up on feedback about moving Castro to a subscription business model, then discuss the work they've been doing on Castro 3.
Listen29: Castro 3’s Business Model from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín & Pádraig discuss the different options for Castro 3’s business model and the reasons behind the model they’ve chosen.
Listen28: iPhone X Dark Mode, Castro 2.6 and App Store Pre-Orders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisin’s iPhone X is stolen by Mexican police. We discuss apps using black backgrounds on the X’s OLED screen for dark modes, the launch of Castro 2.6’s backup / restore feature (including a daring ...
Listen27: Owning The Notch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín has an iPhone X. We discuss the new phone and how having the device in hand changed Castro’s status bar strategy.
Listen26: Status Bar Strategy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín is in Canada. We discuss the latest Castro updates, the Release Notes conference, the Notch, and as we start work on Castro 3, we share some thoughts on how our process has changed since we s...
Listen25: Drag & Drop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Padraig and Oisin discuss how drag & drop in iOS 11 simplifies workflows and makes the most of multi-touch. We dive into the design issues we faced while integrating drag & drop with Castro 2.5, an...
Listen24: We Sold Unread! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We sold Unread, our RSS News Reader for iPhone and iPad. We’re joined by the new owner, John Brayton of Golden Hill Software to discuss the transition and his plans for the future of the app.
Listen23: We Sold Tokens and Top Hat! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We sold our iTunes promo code management app, Tokens, and our sales reporting app, Top Hat. We're joined by the new owner, Denis Hennessy, who tells us about his company, shares his thoughts on bei...
Listen22: 50% Responsible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín discuss the amount of time they spend not programming and what it’s like working as a team instead of solo.
Listen21: What’s New in Podcasting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín and Pádraig discuss the podcasting and App Store announcements at WWDC17.
Listen20: What Next for Unread, Tokens and Top Hat? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisin and Padraig introduce Castro 2.4 and then discuss plans for our other Supertop apps, Top Hat, Tokens and Unread. We try to figure out what kind of focus Supertop should have and decide that ...
Listen19: The Future of Podcasting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A year after The New York Times published an article on the growth of podcasting, we discuss the current state of the medium and what the future may hold.
Listen18: A Contiguous Dumpster Fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’re joined by Jared Sinclair to discuss his new app, Stormcrow, and the best way to approach hobbies and side projects. Then we discuss what’s needed from social features in podcast apps, and wha...
Listen17: Tragedy Of The Commons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín discuss triage in Castro and other podcast apps, complain about improperly implemented HTTP caching techniques and remember a puddle in Newcastle.
Listen16: Woo People With Our UI Skillz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss Castro 2.3 (and what’s coming in 2.4), Overcast 3, and Iconfactory's Kickstarter campaign for Twitterific.
Listen15: Lots of Likes and Retweets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss feedback to our App Store Review Prompts blog post, ideas for improving Castro’s notifications, answer a listener question about open source, and more.
Listen14: Does This Computer Have a Soul? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisin’s AirPods, Apple’s two new app store features: the ability for app owners to respond to reviews and a system ratings dialog in iOS. Then, bug of the week and we recommend some podcast episodes.
Listen13: Jimmy, Get an iPhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín recount stories of their first iPhones and reflect on how indie development has changed over the past 10 years.
Listen12: Beard-forming Microphones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín discuss gifts, Castro's surprisingly good performance in December, thoughts on Swift and New Year's resolutions.
Listen11: Doom, I Guess from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We follow up on the Castro 2.2 launch and explore options for increasing Supertop’s revenue.
Listen10: Catch-Up Pony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss Castro 2.2, give an update on the Doom Clock, follow up on Oisín's Search Ads blog post, and ponder what Castro 2.3 should do.
Listen9: Carrot and Stick (Úll 2016, Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín continue discussing the Úll conference and reflect on topics like making decisions and advertising in apps.
Listen8: Úll 2016, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Oisín reports to Pádraig about goings on at the Úll conference in Killarney, Ireland.
Listen7: Siri and Her Friends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Padraig and Oisin discuss being offline for a weekend, apps entering maturity, Siri and what they would do if they weren’t working on Apple stuff.
Listen6: Business Angle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín focus on the business side of making apps.
Listen5: Having a Chat in Some Kind of Hell with Jared Sinclair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín are joined by Jared Sinclair to discuss side projects, podcast apps, the bottom pit of video game hell, and much more.
Listen4: No Business Angle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín reflect on making apps for love and no money.
Listen3: Sounded Like Nirvana with Brent Simmons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín are joined by Brent Simmons to discuss indie app development in the wake of Vesper shutting down.
Listen2: No Promises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pádraig and Oisín discuss the launch of Castro 2 and try not to make any promises.
Listen1: Second System from 2016-08-11T21:58:23
Welcome to the first episode of the Supertop Podcast. Pádraig and Oisín prepare for the launch of Castro 2.0.
Listen1: Second System from 2016-08-11T21:58:23
Welcome to the first episode of the Supertop Podcast. Pádraig and Oisín prepare for the launch of Castro 2.0.
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