[pkamb]

I might actually use "Downloads and background play" (for which you need the higher $$$ tier) if the YouTube app gave "Skip back 15 seconds" controls on the phone lock screen. Insane to use YouTube as a "podcast" player when the only control you have is skipping to the previous/next video.

[layer8]

The YouTube Music app has “skip back 10 seconds” (and forward 30 seconds) on the lock screen (at least on iOS), and does play podcast content.

[pkamb]

Can you use that app for any/all YouTube videos? I want to listen to long-form video interviews and such, not just listen to music and 'actual' podcasts.

[layer8]

I’m afraid you can’t use it for arbitrary content.