Another endorsement for AntennaPod, I also use it every single day. No issues with podcast length over here.

But really, we do need (ARBITRARY BARRIER) to (HUMAN RIGHT)

It's optional for the people on the other side of the mirror only

Android TV may or may not have Kodi on the Play Store depending on your location. I've got it on my 'smart' TV, no sideloading required.

Of course the TV itself is a POS and stutters during playback so I never use it. YMMV on that front as well.