
"As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favorite podcasts (or find something new)," a blog post states.

It seems Automattic is already thinking about ways of incorporating the multi-platform app into its blogging tools. Automattic didn't disclose how much it will pay for Pocket Casts.Ĭo-founders Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team.


Automattic, the parent company of Tumblr and, is buyinh the podcast app from a collective of public radio groups, including NPR and BBC Studios.
