ZerotoMastery – Build a Podcast Player with JavaScript, CSS and Node.js

Released 10/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920×1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Intermediate | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 42 Lessons ( 8h 30m ) | Size: 1.7 GB

Build a full-stack podcast player with JavaScript, CSS, Node.js, APIs, and a dynamic UI. Stream, search, and explore shows in a sleek, responsive web app – the perfect project for your dev portfolio!

What you’ll learn
How to build a full-stack web app with Node.js and Express
Integrate real podcast APIs for dynamic content
Handle user authentication and input securely
Use JavaScript to update the UI in real-time
Create custom audio playback features with a responsive UI
Manage environment variables and static assets on the server
Work with service workers and app manifests for PWA basics
Structure and deploy a portfolio-ready project
In this hands-on portfolio project, you’ll build a full-stack podcast player that feels like a real-world media app. It’s everything you’d expect: search, browse, stream, and interact with podcasts right in the browser!

You’ll start with Node.js and Express to build the backend, connect to a podcast API, and serve your app securely. On the frontend, you’ll use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to craft a sleek, responsive UI with custom playback controls, persistent search history, and a playback queue.

It’s a serious upgrade to your dev toolkit. You’ll practice working with APIs, handling user data, and deploying features users actually care about. By the end, you won’t just have new skills – you’ll have a standout project for your portfolio!