Wavecaster
A modern podcast platform with episode management, audio player, and creator profiles
Background
The Challenge
Wavecaster needed a platform that could serve multiple podcast shows under one brand. RSS feeds and third-party embeds weren't cutting it — they wanted a premium owned platform that rivalled major podcast networks.
Project Goals
- Build a multi-show podcast platform with native audio playback
- Support show and episode management without a third-party CMS
- Create creator profile pages for host branding
- Enable RSS feed generation for directory distribution
- Drive newsletter and community sign-ups
What We Integrated
How We Solved It
Our Approach
Built a full-featured podcast web platform with persistent audio player, custom RSS generation, and a CMS-backed show management system that gives creators complete control.
Designed a persistent audio player that continues playback during page navigation using React context
Built a headless CMS backend for episode management with show notes, chapters, and guest bios
Implemented per-show RSS feed generation compatible with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts
Created creator profile pages with show statistics, social links, and listener community options
Technologies Used
Capabilities
What We Built
Every feature was designed to solve a real user problem and deliver measurable business value.
Persistent Audio Player
Site-wide audio player with playback controls, speed, and sleep timer that survives navigation.
Episode Management
CMS for uploading episodes, writing show notes, adding chapters, and managing transcripts.
RSS Feed Generation
Auto-generated compliant RSS feeds per show for Apple, Spotify, and all major directories.
Creator Profiles
Branded host and creator pages with show history, social links, and episode highlights.
Episode Chapters
Timestamp chapters in the player let listeners jump to specific discussion topics.
Newsletter Integration
Email capture with Mailchimp integration for listener community building.