Ever since Google bought Waze, we've feared that the company might kill off the app and roll a worse version of it into Google Maps, as is sometimes the case with other services it owns (looking at Nest right now). But Waze is alive and well, and Google keeps adding useful new features to it, such as the Google Assistant and a carpool service. Today, Waze is also gaining support for the podcast app Castbox.

The announcement follows the integration of Pandora, Deezer, iHeart Radio, NPR One, Scribd, Stitcher, and TuneIn earlier this year. Some of those can also play podcasts, but it's not quite the same as having a dedicated app like Castbox that you can control through Waze.

You can connect them easily, as with any of the aforementioned audio apps: make sure you have Waze and Castbox installed on your smartphone then tap the audio icon in the Waze app, and voilá — you can control your podcasts right from the navigation interface.

So you can now enjoy your favorite podcasts on the move, but don't forget to focus on driving while you're in the car and stay safe.

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