This app is so obviously excellent, I switched from my previous favourite, Downcast, within minutes of trying it. So many easily customizable features (like being able to skip obnoxious intros, and customize the length of fast forward and rewind buttons). But there is one basic feature, found in all players, that is missing: a volume control slider. Whats up with that? What a strange thing to leave off an audio player! Yes, you can use the volume buttons on the side of the iPhone, but when inside a case, these are awkward to use. But for this bizarre omission, Pocket Casts would get five stars, no question. As it is, four stars.