@skylar_shapiro Thanks Skylar!

@truonglong88 There are some similarities at a top level. I can't speak to any details about their tool - they came out after we launched. We have a very different focus from what I can see. We're focused on educational applications and providing tools to traditional podcasters to aid in discovery and engagement with their work (audiograms, etc).

@chubucko Thanks for the positive feedback and question. Synth has some similarities to Anchor 1.0. But they've pretty much abandoned the bite-size format at this point and focused on making traditional podcasting easier with Anchor 3.0. We're strictly focused on short bytes of audio to make both short and long format podcasting easier to new creators, including in private applications like with classes and teams (another big difference with Anchor). A big focus for us moving forward is full platform coverage and integrations for sign on and embedding. We plan to make this the easiest way to share audio anywhere.

@blambroll what do you mean by "full platform coverage"?

@sara_candela Good question. I mean expanding our Android support and adding support for Windows devices too. This on top of our existing support for iOS and web.

@krishnade Thanks for such kind thoughts! I'll work through your feedback 1x1. 1. On desktop on Twitter it seems to play natively so that you are not redirected to Synth - but on mobile in the Twitter app on iOS it seems to open in Synth? * Yes, this is correct. It is based on Twitter's API for how to embed audio and works the same as Soundcloud and YouTube. 2. Will you be making it possible to download the audio and video files if we want to repurpose them? *Yes, we are looking into adding downloading of files both for repurposing, and in some cases to be able to push to other platforms (ex. Instagram). 3. I can see the option to upload audio and video on desk top - correct? Will that be coming for the mobile app so we can upload from the camera roll? *Yes, upload is supported by web only right now. We will eventually support this via mobile as well. 4. Are you planning to make an RSS feed too available for podcast distribution? *Yes, we're looking at it. Although this one may be a bit later in our trajectory of building Synth (unless we get lots of requests, of course) 5. I really like the idea of private audio - what I did not understand is on mobile there is a title that comes up that I can not change "my first podcast"? How do I change that? *Inside your Podcast, there is a settings button that looks like this: http://take.ms/PgfvZd. In there, you can edit your title. 6. If I create more content can I add audio and video to that same 'podcast'? *Yes! Each Synth you create gives you the option of publishing to and existing Podcast. 7. I am thinking of using this as a way to give feedback to students on my courses and clients but I would need them to have access to separate 'podcasts' which I am hoping is possible. Hence being able to change the name from my first podcast would be important to differentiate them wouldn't it? *Yes, see above post. You can change the name of a podcast at any time and create unlimited numbers of Podcasts. 8. FYI - On the share page for the private content I can see that you can copy the weblink or add participants with a code and probably because I have my screen zoomed in a bit in iOS (I am using an iPhone 6) the bottom of the screen is cut off where you can me the link discoverable - the page is not responsive) *OK, we'll look into this. 9. What are your plans for monetisation? I know I will be asked that when sharing your app in my workshop next week with PR professionals *Good question. There are a few options we're considering based on how people use the tool. As a result, we won't add them for at least 12 months. My preferred is a "Patreon" model where creators & teachers can be supported by listeners. Also under consideration are ads and creator studio tools. Our goals as we proceed are to never charge educators, ever, and never take a tool that's been launched free and make it paid.

@atmamont Thanks Andrey! Yeah, the threading playback is really fun. I really enjoy this one of everyone introducing themselves to the community: https://gosynth.com/p/s/ilcuol

@raffi_muradyan Thanks!

@mikeshoss We're trying to combine the discoverability and convenience of Twitter, with the ability to find short and long format listening experiences within it.

@viktoria_kuchma Great, thanks!

@ampetra_ Thanks for the thoughts Anna. Near realtime voice is something we're very interested in.

@mila_godik Thanks Mila!

@juliy_cherevko Thanks!

Thanks for the thoughts! We're closing bugs as rapidly. And of note is that we just released an uploading tool. It would allow you to produce a more refined Synth with music, if desired.

Thanks Sara. We've got our eye on improving the ordering!

@sara_candela Synth is based on learnings with a previous platform in education called Recap. Synth improves on it by presenting similar speaking opportunities to students that are more convenient for teachers to listen to. Some common applications we're already starting to see include reflections, explaining work and practicing new language skills. We're also seeing interest in creating class podcasts for parents and administrators to listen to.

You've got a talent for it! I've enjoyed your #jackhandey series.