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FEATURED IN

DISCOVERY

Share the best moments from podcasts

With over four million podcasts at our fingertips, why do we keep coming back to the same ones? We hear about new podcasts all the time, but rarely do we give them a chance. Fountain takes you out of your comfort zone and into uncharted territory, where you will be inspired to embrace new podcasts approved by fellow listeners.
Clips
See clips from your friends and other listeners with similar interests
Comments
Check your home feed to which podcasts the community are talking about
Playlists
Explore collections of episodes, clips and tracks curated by other fans
PAYMENTS

Support podcasts directly from the player

Our favourite podcasts have had a massive impact on us. Just think about everything you have learned and how they have inspired you. Since most podcasts are free, creators must find a way to make a living. By listening on Fountain, you can show your appreciation and send some value back in return. Simple, frictionless and fun.
Boosts
Send a payment to the podcaster with a comment attached
Streams
Send a payment to the podcaster for every minute you spend listening
COMMUNITY

Join the conversation with other fans

Video sharing and social media apps make us feel more connected. But what about podcast apps? How are we still listening to podcasts on our own? On Fountain you will find a sense of community and fandom that you won't get anywhere else. Strike up a conversation with hosts, guests and other fans. Share your thoughts and see what other listeners have to say.
Likes
Show your appreciation for clips, comments and playlists by sending a tip
Replies
Enter the chat and discuss podcasts with other fans
REWARDS

Get rewarded for building the community with us

Every minute you spend consuming and sharing content increases the value of the app you’re using. But the ones you use every day would be worthless without you - and none of them reward you for being there. The time you spend on Fountain and your contribution to the community is valuable. We recognise this and reward you for it by giving regular listeners different ways to earn.
Likes
Earn when other listeners like your comments, playlists or clips
Promotions
Earn by listening to promoted episodes in your home feed
Daily Rewards
Every day you have the chance to earn for listening to podcasts
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CHAPTERS
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Jump straight to a specific section and enjoy custom chapter artwork
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TRANSCRIPTS
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Access and search accurate transcripts in every language
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FILTER TAGS
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Organise your library by tagging shows and episodes
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CUSTOM SETTINGS
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Save your listening preferences for each of the shows you follow
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AUTOPLAY QUEUE
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Queue up a list of episodes for uninterrupted listening
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SLEEP TIMER
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Program your podcast app to go to sleep at the same time as you do
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OFFLINE LISTENING
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Download content to listen to when you don't have a connection
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ANDROID AUTO & CARPLAY
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Download content to listen to when you don't have a connection
FOUNTAIN PREMIUM

Get more power with Fountain Premium

Subscribe to Fountain Premium to unlock unlimited access to a growing list of features and save yourself money in fees.
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Payments on Fountain are powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network

On Fountain you can send and receive small units of bitcoin called satoshis (also known as sats). The value of bitcoin changes daily, but $1 is equivalent to roughly 4000 sats. You don't need sats or any bitcoin experience to get started with Fountain.
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Topping up your Fountain wallet is simple

Top up with a Lightning Wallet

Generate an invoice from Fountain and pay it with any app that allows you to send lightning payments such as CashApp, Strike or ZEBEDEE. Or just send money directly to your Fountain Lightning Address.
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Top up with your bank card

No Bitcoin? No problem. You can top up your Fountain wallet with your bank card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Heads up - you will be asked to provide some personal information during this process.
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FAQs

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How do I create an account on Fountain
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
Fountain is available for free on iOS and Android. Upon first logging in, you will be asked for an email address so that we can create a wallet for you. You're now ready to send and receive payments.
How do import my podcasts?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
When you create an account you will be asked if you want to import your podcasts from Apple, Spotify or OPML. You can import podcasts at any time from your Library page or from the Settings menu.
How do I top up my Fountain wallet?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
You can add funds to your Fountain wallet with your bank card or any app that allows you to send payments over the Lightning Network such as CashApp, Strike or ZEBEDEE.
How do I support podcasts on Fountain?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
There are over 15,000 podcasts you can support on Fountain from the player, either by paying per minute (streaming) or by sending a payment with a comment (this is called a Boost).
How do I create clips on Fountain?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
When listening to any podcast, press Clip to open up the clip editor. You can also pay for the full episode transcript, which makes clipping even quicker and easier (Fountain Premium users get these for free).
How do I create playlists?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
You can add any episode, clip or track to a playlist from the player, content page or content card. You can set playlists and private or public. It it is set to public, other users can find and like your playlist.
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
There are a few ways to discover podcasts on Fountain. In the home feed, you will see Boosts and replies from people you follow and users with similar interests. You can also find new podcasts from the clips page.
How does earning work on Fountain?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
If you have passed our security checks, you can earn from likes, referrals, daily rewards and promotions. If you are not earning, please read this article before contacting support.
How do I withdraw my earnings?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
Withdrawals are automatically unlocked for you've been listening to podcasts for a while. You can withdraw your earning to any app that allows you to send payments over the Lightning Network such as CashApp, Strike or ZEBEDEE.
What fees does Fountain charge?
How do I discover podcasts on Fountain?
Fountain charges a 4% transaction fee on top of every payment you make to a podcast but you can join Fountain Premium to reduce your fees to just 1%. We also charge 10 sats for comments and replies to reduce spam.

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