Steadcast: Native macOS Podcast Player with On-Device Transcription and Apple Intelligence Summaries

Summary

Steadcast is a free native macOS podcast player launched via Hacker News' Show HN, designed for knowledge workers who use podcasts as a learning tool rather than background audio. The application features on-device transcription, Apple Intelligence-powered summaries, and a 'memories' feature that appears to enable persistent recall of podcast content. It emphasizes a keyboard-first design and operates without subscription fees. The product leverages Apple's on-device AI capabilities (Apple Inte