It's the one podcast app we've used that retains plenty of clarity when playback is sped up and there are clever effects for removing dead air and boosting vocals in podcasts with lower production values. The big plusses with Overcast, though, remain playback and podcast management. On the left, episodes are listed, and the current podcast loads into the larger space on the right. We're big fans of Overcast on Apple's smaller devices, but the app makes good use of the iPad's extra screen space, with a smart two-column display. But that doesn't mean you should ignore your favourite shows when armed with an iPad rather than an iPhone. Podcasts are mostly associated with small portable devices - after all, the very name is a mash-up of 'iPod' and 'broadcast'.