I'll admit I'm a podcast novice, but what player are you using and what does it offer beyond Spotify? I find, download, and play podcasts through Spotify without issues, and the few features I need (speed adjustment, offline access, and show notes/links) are all available on Spotify.
If there is a better way to listen, I'd love to hear about it.
If there is a better way to listen, I'd love to hear about it.