
Behind the scenes at Supertop as Pádraig and Oisín reflect on their work as indie developers.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | TechnologyTech NewsNews | ||||

In the finale of the Supertop Podcast we discuss Pádraig leaving Castro and look back over 7 years of Supertop, with a little help from our friends.
Links for this Episode:
• Playdate
• Pádraig’s announcement tweet
• Oisín’s missing bike
• Xcake... more
Oisín and Pádraig discuss the new clip sharing feature in Castro, some changes to Castro Plus pricing, Panic’s Playdate console and WWDC.
Clip sharing in Castro
Marco on clip sharing
Bosco Ho
Jesse James Herlitz
Playdate
Castro swag at WW... more
Oisín and Pádraig discuss Top Picks, the new Castro feature that helps surface the best episodes in your inbox.
• Castro on the App Store
• Top Picks announcement blog post
• Castro 1 showing in search results for “Fidel”
• Castro designer Jess... more
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-competitive business practices.
• Enhanced Podcast Dis... more
We discuss improvements to search and discovery in Castro, and what Spotify’s recent acquisitions might mean for the future of indie podcast apps.
Links for this episode:
• Local Search in Castro 2019.1
• Discovery & Snappy Search in Castro 2019.2... more
Pádraig and Oisín discuss selling a majority stake in Castro to Tiny.
• Who are Tiny?
• How the deal went down
• Announcing the acquisition
• Response from users
• Why did we sell?
• What’s different now?
Links for this episode
• Tiny’s websi... more
We discuss how we can better introduce the features of Castro and improve the Castro Plus subscription pitch. To do that we need to better understand how people are using the app have better ways to measure whether changes we make are working.
Other... more
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 marketing platform from Panoply, and the (in)accuracy of r... more
Two guys whose love for their product and for the industry of apps is so very evident throughout. This is perhaps the most genuine podcast you'll find, providing insights into all sorts of things but most of all, their podcast product CASTRO which, in my mind, is the best of the breed in podcatchers. I eagerly await each of these and they go to the top of my listening pile immediately. Great, great podcast!
The two geniuses behind supertop and Castro 2 talk about the app development, the iOS world and the universe in particular.
The sometimes interesting and unforeseen turns and jumps during the conversation are not the only great feature. Give it a try and learn to know more about Pádraig and Oisín and the very special supertop.
Best consumed with iOS11 and Castro2 ;–)
Felix
Very interesting background stories about two dudes running an app business.
good job guys
Really funny, intelligent and realistic insight into the business of being an indie app developer (and beyond). Very entertaining & my new favourite podcast to look forward to
Keep up the great working the podcast and app.
Also, I really just wanted to have the guys read my review on the show. Let's see if it works!
The Supertop Podcast is a great view into some excellent indie app developers struggles and triumphs in their line of work. The hosts are smart, honest, humble, and always sound great.
Ever wanted to understand what the life of an indie app developer is like? Hear from the developers of Castro and Unread (amongst others). Refreshingly honest as they deal with the realities of the app store economy. The guys speak openly of their search for sustainable revenue streams. Give it a listen.
Focused, honest, quality podcast. Refreshingly different voices and point of view in the tech realm.
Started listening just because I wanted to hear some context & learn lessons from two successful indie developers, but wow. Padraig and Oisin's chemistry is great, and their self-critical introspection of their business, their goals, and their approaches to constructing software (Why do I write Castro? What do I want my work in todo to *accomplish*? Why do we work together? What if we had a boss? *Are* you my boss?) mixed with huge helpings of self-deprecating humor keeps new episodes of the Sup... more
An interesting podcast from the guys that bring you the Castro podcast app.
It's good to hear the thoughts of these indie developers about aspects of building and running their business.
If you use Castro it will give you an insight into their development plans and ideas on how they intend to take the app forward as well as the day to day issues they face managing the app.
Also they are just enjoyable to listen to.
Updated Review: Now with 25% more stars!
Good insights into real world indie development. I love the episodes about the business and product development of apps.
Great show from behind the scenes of beloved indie app developer Supertop.
I love everything about this podcast so much, but mostly it's that Padraig and Oisin come across as just being really nice blokes who happen to also be very funny as they chat about various things. Most definitely recommended.









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