Google Podcasts began its journey towards closure in January 2023, when it was removed from Google search. Despite being the tech giant's third attempt at a podcast player, Google Podcasts was almost six years old at the time of its closure. Following the departure of founder Zach Renau Wadeen in September 2021, no new feature updates were introduced to the app, signaling the beginning of the end.

In the world of podcasting, RSS (Really Simple Syndication) plays a crucial role. It serves as the backbone, delivering podcast episodes right to the listeners' devices. In this article, we will explore the concept of RSS for podcasting and its significance for membership-based podcasts.