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Podcast Links on Bluesky, Your Way

You're scrolling Bluesky and someone shares a great episode—but the link opens in Spotify and you're an Apple Podcasts person. Or vice versa. You copy the URL, open PodSwitch in a new tab, paste, convert, then finally hit play. It works, but it's a detour when you're already in the flow.

What if you could get that universal link without leaving Bluesky?

Meet the PodSwitch Bot

The PodSwitch bot on Bluesky does exactly that. When you see a podcast link in a thread—whether it's from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Overcast, or Pocket Casts—you can mention @podswitch.bsky.social and the bot replies with a universal permalink. One tap, and the episode opens in your preferred app.

How to use it:

1. Find a podcast link in any Bluesky post or reply.
2. Mention the bot—reply to the post and include @podswitch.bsky.social.
3. Get the universal link—the bot responds with a permalink you can open in Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, and more.

No switching apps, no manual copy-paste. The bot finds the link in the thread, resolves it through PodSwitch, and drops the universal URL right there in the conversation.

How to PodSwitch a link from Bluesky by mentioning the @podswitch bot.

Why It Matters for Listeners

• Stay in the feed. No need to open a browser or leave Bluesky to convert a link.
• One tap to play. The bot's reply includes a clickable link that launches the episode in your favorite app.
• Works across platforms. Whether the original link came from Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or elsewhere, you get a single link that works for everyone. Learn more in our FAQ.

Built on PodSwitch

The bot is powered by the same PodSwitch API that converts links on the web. If you've used PodSwitch before, you already know the experience: paste any podcast URL, pick your app, and go. The Bluesky bot brings that same convenience into your social feed—so when someone shares an episode, you can listen in your app of choice without the extra steps.

Try it the next time you spot a podcast link on Bluesky. Mention @podswitch.bsky.social and let the bot do the rest.