Podcast is one of two the reasons I've unsubscribed Spotify (as you describe, the UX is terrible).
The other one, I was not able to "teach" the algorithm what I like even after 3 months.
The other one, I was not able to "teach" the algorithm what I like even after 3 months.
FWIW, Tidal isn't all it's hyped up to be either; they also do some dumb stuff. But it's a solid competitor that at least isn't Spotify.