Fathom launches, promising better discoverability

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New podcast app Fathom, designed for better podcast discovery, has been launched on iOS and in-browser. We’re listed. Jason Calacanis is one of the seed investors. It promises you can “ask any question and hear answers from your favorite podcasters and their guests.”
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