[rolandog]

I personally dislike podcasts that are distributed through CDNs that "personalize" the file by injecting ads (they truly resemble radio ads, in the sense that they are irrelevant and way louder than the episode).

On mobile, I use a VPN that blocks ads or malicious websites, and it happens to block the whole episodes from downloading on such podcasts.

I do agree that some ads can be enjoyable (like the sponsored narrations of the authors endorsing a product in a playful manner -- think "No Such Thing as a Fish" or "Comedy Bang Bang").

I try to support artists that accept donations through Patreon (on a per episode or monthly basis), but this quickly gets expensive.

I would like some sort of way of actually prorating a set amount of money between the podcasts I'm listening to (something like Brave browser, but with more accountability).