TL;DR:
In rare cases, playback jumps can occur while streaming podcasts
This affects all podcast apps, not just Snipd
Downloading episodes before listening prevents this issue
We recommend enabling auto-downloads for the best experience
What's Happening?
In rare cases while listening to podcasts, you might experience unexpected jumps in the audio - either forward or backward. We've thoroughly investigated this and found that it's an occasional issue that affects all podcast apps, not just Snipd.
Why This Sometimes Happens: Dynamic Ads
These rare jumps are typically caused by dynamic ad insertion (DAI). Here's what's going on:
When streaming a podcast, you're getting audio directly from the podcast host's server
Occasionally during your listening session, the server might switch to a different version of the episode with different ads
If these new ads have different durations, it can cause apparent "jumps" in playback
This happens when your current audio buffer runs out and loads the new version
Simple Solution: Download Your Episodes
The best way to avoid these rare jumps is to download episodes before listening. We recommend:
Enabling auto-downloads in your app settings
Downloading episodes when you're on WiFi
Keeping your favorite shows on auto-download for seamless listening