Is there any other way of downloading podcats other than using iTunes software?

Question

I wanted to download podcats from PotterCast of leakycauldron website. For it I had to download and install iTunes. But I don't want it as it takes quite a bit space. Is there any other alternative of iTunes to download podcats?

Answer 1

Juice is one of the most popular

http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/

But here is a full list:
# @Podder - a free podcast client designed for the visually impaired.

# BitsCast - freeware RSS/podcast reader that supports both iPods and Microsoft Media PlaysForSure devices.

# BlogMatrix Sparks! - An all-in-one podcasting solution that lets you record, mix, share, publish, store and listen.

# CITA RSS Aggregator - a RSS feed reader includes keyword alerts, support for password login, per-channel settings, proxy support, support for RSS enclosures (Podcasts) and a tool to remove persistent adverts from RSS feeds.

# CustomReader - a customizable podcast client that can be "branded" to match a website.

# Doppler - Doppler is a podcast aggregator. It’s a tool to subscribe to RSS feeds which supply downloadable files. Doppler will go out and fetch the files enclosed in the RSS feed and will automatically add them to your preferred media player.

# Golden Ear - an easy to use old-school style podcast receiver; styled to look like an retro radio and designed to be as easy to use.

# HappyFish - free podcast client that will automatically sync podcasts to most mp3 players (and ipods too)

# iPodderX - cross-platform media aggregator that handles podcasts, vlogs and other files distributed using newsfeeds.

# Juice - (formerly iPodder) Lets users select and download shows and music and to play whenever they want on their

# Newzee - A feed reader that allows you to create your own news catalog from your preferred sources, that is automatically kept up to date with the latest headlines that are sent from the sources. Newzie features system tray notification (on feed updates), feed statistics, color coding, filtering, search, and support for enclosure (podcast) files.

# NewzCrawler - news aggregator with built-in podcast receiver

# nimiq - Nimiq is Windows podcasting client. Subscribe to a podcast and Nimiq automatically downloads audio and video enclosures. Subscribing is easy using the build in podcast directory browser. Download bittorrent files using the built-in bittorrent support.

# Podcast Amp - free tool that lets you preview and play podcasts.

# PodNova - offers a custom version of iPodder that supports OPML and integrates with the PodNova site.

# PodPuppy - free podcast client - requires .NET framework.

# Podsage - freeware podcast client with large directory of podcasts.

# Podspider - podcast client with integrated podcast directory

# Prime Time Podcast - features all in the same application an embedded media player, WMP/iTunes playlist support, Automatic AAC bookmarkable conversion for iTunes/iPod users, podcast directory browsing and media list browsing.

# Pwopcatcher - a free podcast downloader, player and manager application for Windows.

# Replay Radio - lets you capture podcasts, broadcast radio shows and XM Radio.

# RSSRadio - easy to use podcasting software for Windows.

# Synclosure - Synclosure is a RSS aggregator to flexibly download files in enclosures. It supports filter keywords, custom actions and a caching mechanism. (Source code available for other platforms).

# TVTonic - A video podcast reader optimized for Windows Media Center. It makes watching podcasts like using a DVR (digital video recorder) on your television.

# WinAmp - commercial audio app with free Lite option, supports podcasts

# Ziepod - an easy-to-use toolkit to reach and manage audio-based content published through podcasts.