# Best Podcasts Directory

> A curated directory of the world's best podcasts across 12+ categories.

This site helps users discover high-quality podcasts for every interest. All podcasts are manually reviewed and curated.

## Site Structure

- `/` - Homepage with featured podcasts and categories
- `/podcasts` - Browse all podcasts with filters (free, weekly, daily)
- `/podcasts/[slug]` - Individual podcast pages with detailed reviews
- `/categories` - Browse all podcast categories
- `/categories/[slug]` - Podcasts in a specific category
- `/lists` - Curated "best of" lists
- `/lists/[slug]` - Individual curated lists (e.g., Best True Crime Podcasts)
- `/submit` - Submit a new podcast for review

## Content Types

### Podcasts
Each podcast page includes:
- Title and description
- Host information
- Frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Pricing (free, freemium, paid)
- Categories/tags
- Sample episodes
- User reviews and ratings
- Pros and cons
- FAQ section

### Categories
Podcast categories include:
- True Crime & Mystery
- Comedy
- Business
- Finance & Investing
- Sports
- Health & Wellness
- Self-Improvement
- Relationships & Family
- Paranormal & Conspiracy
- Books & Literature
- History & Culture
- Technology

### Curated Lists
Hand-picked collections like:
- Best Podcasts of 2026
- Best True Crime Podcasts
- Best Comedy Podcasts
- Best Business Podcasts
- Best Mental Health Podcasts

## API Endpoints

- `/api/submit` - Submit new podcast (POST)
- `/api/reviews` - Submit podcast reviews (POST)

## Data Format

Podcast data is stored in JSON format with the following key fields:
- `title` - Podcast name
- `description` - Brief description
- `author` - Host name
- `link` - Podcast URL
- `frequency` - Publishing frequency
- `price` - Pricing model
- `tags` - Category tags
- `rating` - Average user rating
- `rssUrl` - RSS feed URL
- `sampleIssues` - Recent podcast episodes

## Contact

Website: https://bestpodcasts.xyz
Twitter: https://x.com/bestpodcasts

## Crawling Guidelines

- All public pages can be crawled
- Respect rate limits
- The `/api/*` endpoints are not for crawling
- RSS feeds are available for individual podcasts via their `rssUrl` field