Bump version to 2.8.0-beta+37

Add missing heroTag to ArtistAvatar in grid view - list view had it but grid view was missing it entirely, causing fade instead of hero animation.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

lib/constants/hero_tags.dart

@@ -25,4 +25,7 @@ class HeroTags {
 
   /// Audiobook author image hero tag prefix
   static const String authorImage = 'author_image_';
+
+  /// Podcast cover hero tag prefix
+  static const String podcastCover = 'podcast_cover_';
 }

lib/l10n/app_de.arb

@@ -68,6 +68,12 @@
   "tracks": "Songs",
   "playlists": "Wiedergabelisten",
   "audiobooks": "Hörbücher",
+  "music": "Musik",
+  "radio": "Radio",
+  "stations": "Sender",
+  "selectLibrary": "Bibliothek auswählen",
+  "noRadioStations": "Keine Radiosender",
+  "addRadioStationsHint": "Füge Radiosender in Music Assistant hinzu",
   "searchFailed": "Suche fehlgeschlagen. Bitte überprüfe deine Verbindung.",
 
   "queue": "Warteschlange",

lib/l10n/app_en.arb

@@ -316,6 +316,36 @@
     "description": "Audiobooks category"
   },
 
+  "music": "Music",
+  "@music": {
+    "description": "Music category"
+  },
+
+  "radio": "Radio",
+  "@radio": {
+    "description": "Radio category"
+  },
+
+  "stations": "Stations",
+  "@stations": {
+    "description": "Radio stations subcategory"
+  },
+
+  "selectLibrary": "Select Library",
+  "@selectLibrary": {
+    "description": "Title for library type selection bottom sheet"
+  },
+
+  "noRadioStations": "No radio stations",
+  "@noRadioStations": {
+    "description": "Empty state when no radio stations are available"
+  },
+
+  "addRadioStationsHint": "Add radio stations in Music Assistant",
+  "@addRadioStationsHint": {
+    "description": "Hint for adding radio stations"
+  },
+
   "searchFailed": "Search failed. Please check your connection.",
   "@searchFailed": {
     "description": "Search error message"
@@ -630,6 +660,16 @@
     "description": "Radio button label"
   },
 
+  "playingRadioStation": "Playing {name}",
+  "@playingRadioStation": {
+    "description": "Status when playing radio station",
+    "placeholders": {
+      "name": {
+        "type": "String"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+
   "addedToQueue": "Added to queue",
   "@addedToQueue": {
     "description": "Confirmation when item added to queue"
@@ -1036,6 +1076,10 @@
   "shows": "Shows",
   "podcasts": "Podcasts",
   "podcastSupportComingSoon": "Podcast support coming soon",
+  "noPodcasts": "No podcasts",
+  "addPodcastsHint": "Subscribe to podcasts in Music Assistant",
+  "episodes": "Episodes",
+  "episode": "Episode",
   "playlist": "Playlist",
   "connectionError": "Connection Error",
   "twoColumnGrid": "2-column grid",
@@ -1168,6 +1212,11 @@
     "description": "Singular form of track for search type indicator"
   },
 
+  "podcastSingular": "Podcast",
+  "@podcastSingular": {
+    "description": "Singular form of podcast for search type indicator"
+  },
+
   "trackCount": "{count} {count, plural, =1{track} other{tracks}}",
   "@trackCount": {
     "description": "Track count with plural",

lib/l10n/app_es.arb

@@ -66,6 +66,12 @@
   "tracks": "Canciones",
   "playlists": "Listas de reproducción",
   "audiobooks": "Audiolibros",
+  "music": "Música",
+  "radio": "Radio",
+  "stations": "Emisoras",
+  "selectLibrary": "Seleccionar Biblioteca",
+  "noRadioStations": "No hay emisoras de radio",
+  "addRadioStationsHint": "Añade emisoras de radio en Music Assistant",
   "searchFailed": "Búsqueda fallida. Por favor, verifica tu conexión.",
   "queue": "Cola",
   "playerQueue": "Cola de {playerName}",

lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart

@@ -52,7 +52,11 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   List<Album> _albums = [];
   List<Track> _tracks = [];
   List<Track> _cachedFavoriteTracks = []; // Cached for instant display before full library loads
+  List<MediaItem> _radioStations = [];
+  List<MediaItem> _podcasts = [];
   bool _isLoading = false;
+  bool _isLoadingRadio = false;
+  bool _isLoadingPodcasts = false;
 
   // Player state
   Player? _selectedPlayer;
@@ -95,6 +99,10 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     'tracks': [],
   };
 
+  // Podcast cover cache: podcastId -> best available cover URL
+  // This is populated with episode covers when podcast covers are low-res
+  final Map<String, String> _podcastCoverCache = {};
+
   // ============================================================================
   // GETTERS
   // ============================================================================
@@ -108,7 +116,11 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   List<Artist> get artists => _artists;
   List<Album> get albums => _albums;
   List<Track> get tracks => _tracks;
+  List<MediaItem> get radioStations => _radioStations;
+  List<MediaItem> get podcasts => _podcasts;
   bool get isLoading => _isLoading;
+  bool get isLoadingRadio => _isLoadingRadio;
+  bool get isLoadingPodcasts => _isLoadingPodcasts;
 
   /// Whether library is syncing in background
   bool get isSyncing => SyncService.instance.isSyncing;
@@ -207,6 +219,66 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   /// Whether we're currently playing an audiobook
   bool get isPlayingAudiobook => _currentAudiobook != null;
 
+  /// Whether we're currently playing a podcast episode
+  /// Detected by checking if the current track's URI contains podcast_episode
+  bool get isPlayingPodcast {
+    final uri = _currentTrack?.uri;
+    if (uri == null) return false;
+    return uri.contains('podcast_episode') || uri.contains('podcast/');
+  }
+
+  /// Get the podcast name when playing a podcast episode
+  /// Returns the podcast name from metadata, album name, or artist name
+  String? get currentPodcastName {
+    if (!isPlayingPodcast || _currentTrack == null) return null;
+
+    // Debug logging to understand podcast data structure
+    _logger.log('🎙️ Getting podcast name for: ${_currentTrack!.name}');
+    _logger.log('🎙️ Track URI: ${_currentTrack!.uri}');
+    _logger.log('🎙️ Album: ${_currentTrack!.album?.name}');
+    _logger.log('🎙️ Artists: ${_currentTrack!.artists?.map((a) => a.name).join(", ")}');
+    _logger.log('🎙️ Metadata keys: ${_currentTrack!.metadata?.keys.toList()}');
+
+    // Try metadata first (if episode has parent podcast info)
+    final metadata = _currentTrack!.metadata;
+    if (metadata != null) {
+      // Log all metadata for debugging
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Full metadata: $metadata');
+
+      // Check for podcast_name or podcast.name in metadata
+      if (metadata['podcast_name'] != null) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Found podcast_name in metadata');
+        return metadata['podcast_name'] as String;
+      }
+      if (metadata['podcast'] is Map) {
+        final podcast = metadata['podcast'] as Map;
+        if (podcast['name'] != null) {
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Found podcast.name in metadata');
+          return podcast['name'] as String;
+        }
+      }
+      // Check for 'title' in metadata (some providers put podcast name here)
+      if (metadata['title'] != null && metadata['title'] != _currentTrack!.name) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Found title in metadata: ${metadata['title']}');
+      }
+    }
+    // Fall back to album name (often contains podcast name)
+    if (_currentTrack!.album != null && _currentTrack!.album!.name.isNotEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Using album name as podcast name');
+      return _currentTrack!.album!.name;
+    }
+    // Fall back to artist (sometimes the podcast name is set as artist)
+    if (_currentTrack!.artists != null && _currentTrack!.artists!.isNotEmpty) {
+      final artistName = _currentTrack!.artists!.first.name;
+      if (artistName != 'Unknown Artist' && artistName.isNotEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Using artist name as podcast name');
+        return artistName;
+      }
+    }
+    _logger.log('🎙️ No podcast name found, returning null');
+    return null;
+  }
+
   String get lastSearchQuery => _lastSearchQuery;
   Map<String, List<MediaItem>> get lastSearchResults => _lastSearchResults;
 
@@ -362,6 +434,9 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     // Load cached home rows from database for instant discover/recent display
     await _cacheService.loadHomeRowsFromDatabase();
 
+    // Load podcast cover cache (iTunes URLs) for instant high-res display
+    await _loadPodcastCoverCache();
+
     // Initialize offline action queue
     await OfflineActionQueue.instance.initialize();
 
@@ -476,6 +551,19 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Load podcast cover cache (iTunes URLs) from storage for instant high-res display
+  Future<void> _loadPodcastCoverCache() async {
+    try {
+      final cache = await SettingsService.getPodcastCoverCache();
+      if (cache.isNotEmpty) {
+        _podcastCoverCache.addAll(cache);
+        _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${cache.length} podcast covers from cache (instant high-res)');
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading podcast cover cache: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Persist current playback state to database (fire-and-forget)
   void _persistPlaybackState() {
     if (_selectedPlayer == null) return;
@@ -1738,6 +1826,12 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
         final mediaType = currentMedia['media_type'] as String?;
         final uri = currentMedia['uri'] as String?;
 
+        // Debug: Log all currentMedia fields for podcast episodes
+        if (uri != null && (uri.contains('podcast_episode') || uri.contains('podcast/'))) {
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Podcast currentMedia keys: ${currentMedia.keys.toList()}');
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Podcast currentMedia: $currentMedia');
+        }
+
         // Check for external source (optical, Spotify, etc.) - skip caching stale metadata
         bool isExternalSource = false;
         if (uri != null) {
@@ -1805,6 +1899,14 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
             };
           }
 
+          // Extract podcast info if available (for podcast episodes)
+          final podcastData = currentMedia['podcast'];
+          if (podcastData != null) {
+            metadata ??= {};
+            metadata['podcast'] = podcastData;
+            _logger.log('🎙️ Found podcast in currentMedia: $podcastData');
+          }
+
           // Parse artist from title if artist is missing but title contains " - "
           var trackTitle = currentMedia['title'] as String? ?? 'Unknown Track';
           var artistName = currentMedia['artist'] as String?;
@@ -1836,9 +1938,17 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
               !existingTrack.name.contains(' - ');
           final existingHasImage = existingTrack?.metadata?['images'] != null;
           final newHasImage = metadata != null;
+          final newHasAlbum = albumName != null;
+          final existingHasAlbum = existingTrack?.album != null;
+
+          // For podcasts, album info is crucial (it's the podcast name)
+          // If new track has album but existing doesn't, prefer new or merge
+          final isPodcastUri = uri != null && (uri.contains('podcast_episode') || uri.contains('podcast/'));
 
           // Keep existing if it has proper artist OR has image that new one lacks
-          final keepExisting = existingHasProperArtist || (existingHasImage && !newHasImage);
+          // BUT for podcasts, if new has album and existing doesn't, we need that album data
+          final keepExisting = (existingHasProperArtist || (existingHasImage && !newHasImage))
+              && !(isPodcastUri && newHasAlbum && !existingHasAlbum);
 
           if (!keepExisting) {
             _cacheService.setCachedTrackForPlayer(playerId, trackFromEvent);
@@ -1855,14 +1965,32 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
               _cacheService.setCachedTrackForPlayer(computedSendspinId, trackFromEvent);
               _logger.log('📋 Also cached under computed Sendspin ID: $computedSendspinId');
             }
+          } else if (isPodcastUri && newHasAlbum && existingTrack != null && !existingHasAlbum) {
+            // Merge: keep existing but add album from new track
+            final mergedTrack = Track(
+              itemId: existingTrack.itemId,
+              provider: existingTrack.provider,
+              name: existingTrack.name,
+              uri: existingTrack.uri,
+              duration: existingTrack.duration,
+              artists: existingTrack.artists,
+              album: trackFromEvent.album, // Take album from new track
+              metadata: existingTrack.metadata,
+            );
+            _cacheService.setCachedTrackForPlayer(playerId, mergedTrack);
+            _logger.log('📋 Merged album info into existing track for $playerName: ${albumName}');
           } else {
             _logger.log('📋 Skipped caching for $playerName - already have better data (artist: $existingHasProperArtist, image: $existingHasImage)');
           }
 
           // For selected player, _updatePlayerState() is already called above which fetches queue data
-          // Only update _currentTrack here if we don't have it yet (initial load)
-          if (_selectedPlayer != null && playerId == _selectedPlayer!.playerId && _currentTrack == null) {
-            _currentTrack = trackFromEvent;
+          // Only update _currentTrack here if we don't have it yet OR if we have better album data for podcasts
+          final shouldUpdateCurrentTrack = _selectedPlayer != null &&
+              playerId == _selectedPlayer!.playerId &&
+              (_currentTrack == null || (isPodcastUri && newHasAlbum && _currentTrack?.album == null));
+          if (shouldUpdateCurrentTrack) {
+            _currentTrack = _cacheService.getCachedTrackForPlayer(playerId) ?? trackFromEvent;
+            _logger.log('📋 Updated _currentTrack for podcast with album: ${_currentTrack?.album?.name}');
           }
 
           notifyListeners();
@@ -3601,6 +3729,76 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     await syncService.syncFromApi(_api!);
   }
 
+  /// Load radio stations from the library
+  Future<void> loadRadioStations() async {
+    if (!isConnected || _api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      _isLoadingRadio = true;
+      notifyListeners();
+
+      _radioStations = await _api!.getRadioStations(limit: 100);
+
+      _logger.log('📻 Loaded ${_radioStations.length} radio stations');
+      _isLoadingRadio = false;
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load radio stations: $e');
+      _isLoadingRadio = false;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> loadPodcasts() async {
+    if (!isConnected || _api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      _isLoadingPodcasts = true;
+      notifyListeners();
+
+      _podcasts = await _api!.getPodcasts(limit: 100);
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Loaded ${_podcasts.length} podcasts');
+      _isLoadingPodcasts = false;
+      notifyListeners();
+
+      // Fetch episode covers in background for podcasts with low-res images
+      _loadPodcastCoversInBackground();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load podcasts: $e');
+      _isLoadingPodcasts = false;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load high-resolution podcast covers from iTunes in background
+  /// iTunes provides 800x800 artwork for most podcasts (reduced from 1400 for efficiency)
+  Future<void> _loadPodcastCoversInBackground() async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    for (final podcast in _podcasts) {
+      try {
+        // Skip if already cached (either in memory or loaded from persistence)
+        if (_podcastCoverCache.containsKey(podcast.itemId)) continue;
+
+        // Try iTunes for high-res artwork
+        final itunesArtwork = await _api!.getITunesPodcastArtwork(podcast.name);
+
+        if (itunesArtwork != null) {
+          _podcastCoverCache[podcast.itemId] = itunesArtwork;
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Cached iTunes artwork for ${podcast.name}');
+
+          // Persist to storage for instant display on next launch
+          SettingsService.addPodcastCoverToCache(podcast.itemId, itunesArtwork);
+
+          notifyListeners();
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load cover for ${podcast.name}: $e');
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> loadArtists({int? limit, int? offset, String? search}) async {
     if (!isConnected) return;
 
@@ -3687,6 +3885,19 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     return _api?.getImageUrl(item, size: size);
   }
 
+  /// Get best available podcast cover URL
+  /// Returns cached iTunes URL (800x800) if available, otherwise falls back to MA imageproxy
+  /// The cache is persisted to storage and loaded on app start for instant high-res display
+  String? getPodcastImageUrl(MediaItem podcast, {int size = 256}) {
+    // Return cached iTunes URL if available (persisted across app launches)
+    final cachedUrl = _podcastCoverCache[podcast.itemId];
+    if (cachedUrl != null) {
+      return cachedUrl;
+    }
+    // Fall back to MA imageproxy (will be replaced once iTunes fetch completes)
+    return _api?.getImageUrl(podcast, size: size);
+  }
+
   /// Get artist image URL with fallback to external sources (Deezer, Fanart.tv)
   /// Returns a Future since fallback requires async API calls
   Future<String?> getArtistImageUrlWithFallback(Artist artist, {int size = 256}) async {

lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart

@@ -706,8 +706,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
         backgroundColor: colorScheme.background,
         body: LayoutBuilder(
           builder: (context, constraints) {
-            // Responsive cover size: 50% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
-            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.5).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
+            // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
             final expandedHeight = coverSize + 70;
 
             return CustomScrollView(
@@ -769,7 +769,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           ),
           SliverToBoxAdapter(
             child: Padding(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 24.0, 24.0, 12.0),
               child: Column(
                 crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                 children: [

lib/screens/artist_details_screen.dart

@@ -553,8 +553,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
         backgroundColor: colorScheme.background,
         body: LayoutBuilder(
           builder: (context, constraints) {
-            // Responsive cover size: 40% of screen width, clamped between 160-280 (smaller for circular artist image)
-            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.4).clamp(160.0, 280.0);
+            // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 160-280 (smaller for circular artist image)
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(160.0, 280.0);
             final expandedHeight = coverSize + 100;
 
             return CustomScrollView(

lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart

@@ -429,8 +429,8 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
         backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
         body: LayoutBuilder(
           builder: (context, constraints) {
-            // Responsive cover size: 50% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
-            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.5).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
+            // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
             final expandedHeight = coverSize + 70;
 
             return CustomScrollView(

lib/screens/audiobook_series_screen.dart

@@ -277,8 +277,8 @@ class _AudiobookSeriesScreenState extends State<AudiobookSeriesScreen> {
       backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
       body: LayoutBuilder(
         builder: (context, constraints) {
-          // Responsive cover size: 50% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
-          final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.5).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
+          // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 200-320
+          final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
           final expandedHeight = coverSize + 70;
 
           return CustomScrollView(

lib/screens/new_home_screen.dart

@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
         // Simple calculation: available height divided by 3 rows
         // Each row includes its title, artwork, and info
         final availableHeight = constraints.maxHeight - BottomSpacing.withMiniPlayer;
-        final rowHeight = availableHeight / 3;
+        final rowHeight = (availableHeight + 8) / 3;
 
         // Use Android 12+ stretch overscroll effect
         return NotificationListener<ScrollNotification>(

lib/screens/podcast_detail_screen.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,685 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
+import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
+import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+
+class PodcastDetailScreen extends StatefulWidget {
+  final MediaItem podcast;
+  final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  final String? initialImageUrl;
+
+  const PodcastDetailScreen({
+    super.key,
+    required this.podcast,
+    this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.initialImageUrl,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<PodcastDetailScreen> createState() => _PodcastDetailScreenState();
+}
+
+class _PodcastDetailScreenState extends State<PodcastDetailScreen> {
+  final _logger = DebugLogger();
+  ColorScheme? _lightColorScheme;
+  ColorScheme? _darkColorScheme;
+  List<MediaItem> _episodes = [];
+  bool _isLoadingEpisodes = false;
+  bool _isDescriptionExpanded = false;
+  String? _expandedEpisodeId; // Track which episode is expanded for actions
+
+  String get _heroTagSuffix => widget.heroTagSuffix != null ? '_${widget.heroTagSuffix}' : '';
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 350), () {
+        if (mounted) {
+          _extractColors();
+        }
+      });
+      _loadEpisodes();
+    });
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _extractColors() async {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    // Use initialImageUrl first for consistency with hero animation
+    final imageUrl = widget.initialImageUrl ?? maProvider.getPodcastImageUrl(widget.podcast);
+
+    if (imageUrl != null) {
+      try {
+        final colorSchemes = await PaletteHelper.extractColorSchemes(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+        );
+        if (mounted && colorSchemes != null) {
+          setState(() {
+            _lightColorScheme = colorSchemes.$1;
+            _darkColorScheme = colorSchemes.$2;
+          });
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Error extracting colors: $e');
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadEpisodes() async {
+    if (_isLoadingEpisodes) return;
+
+    setState(() {
+      _isLoadingEpisodes = true;
+    });
+
+    try {
+      final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+      if (maProvider.api != null) {
+        final episodes = await maProvider.api!.getPodcastEpisodes(
+          widget.podcast.itemId,
+          provider: widget.podcast.provider,
+        );
+
+        if (mounted) {
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Loaded ${episodes.length} episodes for ${widget.podcast.name}');
+          // Debug: Log first episode metadata to see available fields
+          if (episodes.isNotEmpty) {
+            final first = episodes.first;
+            _logger.log('🎙️ First episode metadata keys: ${first.metadata?.keys.toList()}');
+            _logger.log('🎙️ First episode metadata: ${first.metadata}');
+          }
+          setState(() {
+            _episodes = episodes;
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error loading episodes: $e');
+    } finally {
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _isLoadingEpisodes = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _playEpisode(MediaItem episode) async {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+
+    if (selectedPlayer != null) {
+      try {
+        await maProvider.api?.playPodcastEpisode(selectedPlayer.playerId, episode);
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text('Playing: ${episode.name}'),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Error playing episode: $e');
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(content: Text('Failed to play episode: $e')),
+          );
+        }
+      }
+    } else {
+      _showPlayOnMenu(context, episode);
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context, MediaItem episode) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+
+    showPlayerPickerSheet(
+      context: context,
+      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
+      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
+      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+      onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+        maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
+        await maProvider.api?.playPodcastEpisode(player.playerId, episode);
+      },
+    ).whenComplete(() {
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
+    });
+  }
+
+  String _formatDuration(Duration? duration) {
+    if (duration == null || duration == Duration.zero) return '';
+    final hours = duration.inHours;
+    final minutes = duration.inMinutes.remainder(60);
+
+    if (hours > 0) {
+      return '${hours}h ${minutes}m';
+    }
+    return '${minutes} min';
+  }
+
+  /// Format release date from episode metadata
+  /// Tries various common field names for publication date
+  String? _formatReleaseDate(Map<String, dynamic>? metadata) {
+    if (metadata == null) return null;
+
+    // Try various common field names for publication date
+    dynamic dateValue = metadata['published'] ??
+        metadata['pub_date'] ??
+        metadata['release_date'] ??
+        metadata['aired'] ??
+        metadata['timestamp'];
+
+    if (dateValue == null) return null;
+
+    try {
+      DateTime? date;
+      if (dateValue is String) {
+        date = DateTime.tryParse(dateValue);
+      } else if (dateValue is int) {
+        // Unix timestamp
+        date = DateTime.fromMillisecondsSinceEpoch(dateValue * 1000);
+      }
+
+      if (date != null) {
+        // Format as "Jan 15, 2024"
+        final months = ['Jan', 'Feb', 'Mar', 'Apr', 'May', 'Jun', 'Jul', 'Aug', 'Sep', 'Oct', 'Nov', 'Dec'];
+        return '${months[date.month - 1]} ${date.day}, ${date.year}';
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error parsing release date: $e');
+    }
+
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  /// Add episode to queue on current player
+  Future<void> _addToQueue(MediaItem episode) async {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+
+    if (selectedPlayer == null) {
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      // Convert MediaItem to Track for queue addition
+      final track = Track(
+        itemId: episode.itemId,
+        provider: episode.provider,
+        name: episode.name,
+        uri: episode.uri,
+        duration: episode.duration,
+        metadata: episode.metadata,
+      );
+      await maProvider.addTrackToQueue(selectedPlayer.playerId, track);
+      if (mounted) {
+        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+          SnackBar(
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToQueue),
+            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+          ),
+        );
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error adding episode to queue: $e');
+      if (mounted) {
+        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+          SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString()))),
+        );
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final maProvider = context.watch<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    // CRITICAL: Use initialImageUrl for hero animation consistency
+    // The library passes the same URL it uses for display, ensuring cache hit
+    // Only fall back to provider URL if initialImageUrl is null
+    final imageUrl = widget.initialImageUrl ?? maProvider.getPodcastImageUrl(widget.podcast);
+
+    final adaptiveTheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, bool>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveTheme,
+    );
+    final adaptiveLightScheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, ColorScheme?>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveLightScheme,
+    );
+    final adaptiveDarkScheme = context.select<ThemeProvider, ColorScheme?>(
+      (provider) => provider.adaptiveDarkScheme,
+    );
+
+    final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+
+    ColorScheme? adaptiveScheme;
+    if (adaptiveTheme) {
+      adaptiveScheme = isDark
+          ? (_darkColorScheme ?? adaptiveDarkScheme)
+          : (_lightColorScheme ?? adaptiveLightScheme);
+    }
+    final colorScheme = adaptiveScheme ?? Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    final description = widget.podcast.metadata?['description'] as String?;
+    final author = widget.podcast.metadata?['author'] as String?;
+
+    return PopScope(
+      canPop: true,
+      onPopInvokedWithResult: (didPop, result) {
+        if (didPop) {
+          clearAdaptiveColorsOnBack(context);
+        }
+      },
+      child: Scaffold(
+        backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+        body: LayoutBuilder(
+          builder: (context, constraints) {
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(200.0, 320.0);
+            final expandedHeight = coverSize + 70;
+
+            return CustomScrollView(
+              slivers: [
+                SliverAppBar(
+                  expandedHeight: expandedHeight,
+                  pinned: true,
+                  backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
+                  leading: IconButton(
+                    icon: const Icon(Icons.arrow_back_rounded),
+                    onPressed: () {
+                      clearAdaptiveColorsOnBack(context);
+                      Navigator.pop(context);
+                    },
+                    color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                  ),
+                  flexibleSpace: FlexibleSpaceBar(
+                    background: Column(
+                      mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                      children: [
+                        const SizedBox(height: 60),
+                        Hero(
+                          tag: HeroTags.podcastCover + (widget.podcast.uri ?? widget.podcast.itemId) + _heroTagSuffix,
+                          // Match audiobook pattern: ClipRRect + CachedNetworkImage for smooth hero
+                          child: ClipRRect(
+                            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
+                            child: Container(
+                              width: coverSize,
+                              height: coverSize,
+                              color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                              child: imageUrl != null
+                                  ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                      imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                      placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                        child: Icon(
+                                          MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                        ),
+                                      ),
+                                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                        child: Icon(
+                                          MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                        ),
+                                      ),
+                                    )
+                                  : Center(
+                                      child: Icon(
+                                        MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                        size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                SliverToBoxAdapter(
+                  child: Padding(
+                    padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+                    child: Column(
+                      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
+                      children: [
+                        // Podcast title
+                        Text(
+                          widget.podcast.name,
+                          style: textTheme.headlineSmall?.copyWith(
+                            fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                          ),
+                          textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                        ),
+                        if (author != null) ...[
+                          const SizedBox(height: 4),
+                          Text(
+                            author,
+                            style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                            ),
+                            textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                          ),
+                        ],
+                        const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+                        // Description
+                        if (description != null && description.isNotEmpty) ...[
+                          GestureDetector(
+                            onTap: () {
+                              setState(() {
+                                _isDescriptionExpanded = !_isDescriptionExpanded;
+                              });
+                            },
+                            child: AnimatedCrossFade(
+                              firstChild: Text(
+                                description,
+                                maxLines: 3,
+                                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                                style: textTheme.bodyMedium?.copyWith(
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              secondChild: Text(
+                                description,
+                                style: textTheme.bodyMedium?.copyWith(
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              crossFadeState: _isDescriptionExpanded
+                                  ? CrossFadeState.showSecond
+                                  : CrossFadeState.showFirst,
+                              duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                          const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                        ],
+
+                        // Episodes header
+                        Row(
+                          children: [
+                            Text(
+                              S.of(context)!.episodes,
+                              style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                            const SizedBox(width: 8),
+                            if (_episodes.isNotEmpty)
+                              Text(
+                                '(${_episodes.length})',
+                                style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                          ],
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+
+                // Episodes list
+                if (_isLoadingEpisodes)
+                  SliverToBoxAdapter(
+                    child: Center(
+                      child: Padding(
+                        padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32),
+                        child: CircularProgressIndicator(color: colorScheme.primary),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  )
+                else if (_episodes.isEmpty)
+                  SliverToBoxAdapter(
+                    child: Center(
+                      child: Padding(
+                        padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32),
+                        child: Column(
+                          children: [
+                            Icon(
+                              MdiIcons.microphoneOff,
+                              size: 48,
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.3),
+                            ),
+                            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                            Text(
+                              'No episodes found',
+                              style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                          ],
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  )
+                else
+                  SliverList(
+                    delegate: SliverChildBuilderDelegate(
+                      (context, index) {
+                        final episode = _episodes[index];
+                        final episodeDescription = episode.metadata?['description'] as String?;
+                        final duration = episode.duration;
+                        final episodeId = episode.uri ?? episode.itemId;
+                        final isExpanded = _expandedEpisodeId == episodeId;
+                        final episodeImageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(episode, size: 256);
+
+                        // Try to get release date from metadata
+                        final releaseDate = _formatReleaseDate(episode.metadata);
+
+                        return Column(
+                          children: [
+                            InkWell(
+                              onTap: () => _playEpisode(episode),
+                              onLongPress: () {
+                                setState(() {
+                                  _expandedEpisodeId = isExpanded ? null : episodeId;
+                                });
+                              },
+                              child: Padding(
+                                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 12),
+                                child: Row(
+                                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                                  children: [
+                                    // Episode cover (bigger than before)
+                                    ClipRRect(
+                                      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                                      child: Container(
+                                        width: 72,
+                                        height: 72,
+                                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                                        child: episodeImageUrl != null
+                                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                                imageUrl: episodeImageUrl,
+                                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                                placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+                                                  MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                                  size: 32,
+                                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                                ),
+                                                errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                                                  MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                                  size: 32,
+                                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                                ),
+                                              )
+                                            : Icon(
+                                                MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                                size: 32,
+                                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                              ),
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                                    const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                                    // Episode info
+                                    Expanded(
+                                      child: Column(
+                                        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                                        children: [
+                                          Text(
+                                            episode.name,
+                                            style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                                              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                                            ),
+                                            maxLines: 2,
+                                            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                                          ),
+                                          if (episodeDescription != null && episodeDescription.isNotEmpty) ...[
+                                            const SizedBox(height: 4),
+                                            Text(
+                                              episodeDescription,
+                                              maxLines: isExpanded ? 100 : 2,
+                                              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                                              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                                                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                                              ),
+                                            ),
+                                          ],
+                                          const SizedBox(height: 6),
+                                          // Duration and release date row
+                                          Row(
+                                            children: [
+                                              if (duration != null && duration > Duration.zero) ...[
+                                                Icon(
+                                                  Icons.access_time,
+                                                  size: 14,
+                                                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                                                ),
+                                                const SizedBox(width: 4),
+                                                Text(
+                                                  _formatDuration(duration),
+                                                  style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                                                    color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                                                  ),
+                                                ),
+                                              ],
+                                              if (duration != null && duration > Duration.zero && releaseDate != null)
+                                                Padding(
+                                                  padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8),
+                                                  child: Text(
+                                                    '•',
+                                                    style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                                                      color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                                                    ),
+                                                  ),
+                                                ),
+                                              if (releaseDate != null)
+                                                Text(
+                                                  releaseDate,
+                                                  style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                                                    color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+                                                  ),
+                                                ),
+                                            ],
+                                          ),
+                                        ],
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                                  ],
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            ),
+                            // Expanded action buttons (matching album track style)
+                            AnimatedCrossFade(
+                              firstChild: const SizedBox.shrink(),
+                              secondChild: Padding(
+                                padding: const EdgeInsets.only(left: 100, right: 16, bottom: 12),
+                                child: Row(
+                                  children: [
+                                    // Play button
+                                    SizedBox(
+                                      height: 44,
+                                      width: 44,
+                                      child: FilledButton.tonal(
+                                        onPressed: () => _playEpisode(episode),
+                                        style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
+                                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                                          shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
+                                            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                        child: const Icon(Icons.play_arrow, size: 20),
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                                    const SizedBox(width: 10),
+                                    // Play on... button
+                                    SizedBox(
+                                      height: 44,
+                                      width: 44,
+                                      child: FilledButton.tonal(
+                                        onPressed: () => _showPlayOnMenu(context, episode),
+                                        style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
+                                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                                          shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
+                                            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                        child: const Icon(Icons.speaker_group_outlined, size: 20),
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                                    const SizedBox(width: 10),
+                                    // Add to queue button
+                                    SizedBox(
+                                      height: 44,
+                                      width: 44,
+                                      child: FilledButton.tonal(
+                                        onPressed: () => _addToQueue(episode),
+                                        style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
+                                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                                          shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
+                                            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                        child: const Icon(Icons.playlist_add, size: 20),
+                                      ),
+                                    ),
+                                  ],
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                              crossFadeState: isExpanded
+                                  ? CrossFadeState.showSecond
+                                  : CrossFadeState.showFirst,
+                              duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 200),
+                            ),
+                          ],
+                        );
+                      },
+                      childCount: _episodes.length,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+
+                // Bottom padding for mini player
+                const SliverToBoxAdapter(
+                  child: SizedBox(height: 100),
+                ),
+              ],
+            );
+          },
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/screens/search_screen.dart

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import 'album_details_screen.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
 import 'playlist_details_screen.dart';
 import 'audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
+import 'podcast_detail_screen.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
 class SearchScreen extends StatefulWidget {
@@ -29,7 +30,7 @@ class SearchScreen extends StatefulWidget {
 }
 
 // Helper enum and class for ListView.builder item types
-enum _ListItemType { header, artist, album, track, playlist, audiobook, spacer }
+enum _ListItemType { header, artist, album, track, playlist, audiobook, radio, podcast, spacer }
 
 class _ListItem {
   final _ListItemType type;
@@ -68,6 +69,16 @@ class _ListItem {
         headerTitle = null,
         headerCount = null;
 
+  _ListItem.radio(this.mediaItem, {this.relevanceScore})
+      : type = _ListItemType.radio,
+        headerTitle = null,
+        headerCount = null;
+
+  _ListItem.podcast(this.mediaItem, {this.relevanceScore})
+      : type = _ListItemType.podcast,
+        headerTitle = null,
+        headerCount = null;
+
   _ListItem.spacer()
       : type = _ListItemType.spacer,
         mediaItem = null,
@@ -89,11 +100,13 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     'tracks': [],
     'playlists': [],
     'audiobooks': [],
+    'radios': [],
     'podcasts': [],
   };
   bool _isSearching = false;
   bool _hasSearched = false;
-  String _activeFilter = 'all'; // 'all', 'artists', 'albums', 'tracks', 'playlists', 'audiobooks'
+  // PERF: Use ValueNotifier to avoid full screen rebuild on filter change
+  final ValueNotifier<String> _activeFilterNotifier = ValueNotifier('all');
   String? _searchError;
   List<String> _recentSearches = [];
   bool _libraryOnly = false;
@@ -128,8 +141,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     if (_searchResults['tracks']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('tracks');
     if (_searchResults['playlists']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('playlists');
     if (_searchResults['audiobooks']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('audiobooks');
-    // Always show podcasts filter (placeholder until fully integrated)
-    filters.add('podcasts');
+    if (_searchResults['radios']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('radios');
+    if (_searchResults['podcasts']?.isNotEmpty == true) filters.add('podcasts');
     _cachedAvailableFilters = filters;
     return filters;
   }
@@ -151,9 +164,9 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _onPageChanged(int pageIndex) {
     final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
     if (pageIndex >= 0 && pageIndex < filters.length) {
-      setState(() {
-        _activeFilter = filters[pageIndex];
-      });
+      // Only update ValueNotifier - no setState needed
+      // ValueListenableBuilder will rebuild only the filter chips
+      _activeFilterNotifier.value = filters[pageIndex];
       _scrollFilterIntoView(pageIndex);
     }
   }
@@ -240,6 +253,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     _focusNode.dispose();
     _pageController.dispose();
     _filterScrollController.dispose();
+    _activeFilterNotifier.dispose();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
@@ -277,7 +291,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   Future<void> _performSearch(String query, {bool keepFocus = false}) async {
     if (query.isEmpty) {
       setState(() {
-        _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'podcasts': []};
+        _searchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'radios': [], 'podcasts': []};
         _hasSearched = false;
         _searchError = null;
         _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache
@@ -295,9 +309,71 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
       final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
       final results = await provider.searchWithCache(query, libraryOnly: _libraryOnly);
 
+      // Search for radios: combine library filtering + global search
+      final queryLower = query.toLowerCase();
+
+      // 1. Filter from library radio stations
+      final libraryRadios = provider.radioStations
+          .where((radio) => radio.name.toLowerCase().contains(queryLower))
+          .toList();
+
+      // 2. Also search globally via API (for providers like TuneIn)
+      List<MediaItem> globalRadios = [];
+      if (!_libraryOnly) {
+        try {
+          globalRadios = await provider.api?.searchRadioStations(query) ?? [];
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('Global radio search failed: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      // 3. Combine and deduplicate by name
+      final allRadios = <String, MediaItem>{};
+      for (final radio in libraryRadios) {
+        allRadios[radio.name.toLowerCase()] = radio;
+      }
+      for (final radio in globalRadios) {
+        final key = radio.name.toLowerCase();
+        if (!allRadios.containsKey(key)) {
+          allRadios[key] = radio;
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Search for podcasts: combine library filtering + global search
+      // 1. Filter from library podcasts
+      final libraryPodcasts = provider.podcasts
+          .where((podcast) => podcast.name.toLowerCase().contains(queryLower))
+          .toList();
+
+      // 2. Also search globally via API (for providers like iTunes)
+      List<MediaItem> globalPodcasts = [];
+      if (!_libraryOnly) {
+        try {
+          globalPodcasts = await provider.api?.searchPodcasts(query) ?? [];
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('Global podcast search failed: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      // 3. Combine and deduplicate by name
+      final allPodcasts = <String, MediaItem>{};
+      for (final podcast in libraryPodcasts) {
+        allPodcasts[podcast.name.toLowerCase()] = podcast;
+      }
+      for (final podcast in globalPodcasts) {
+        final key = podcast.name.toLowerCase();
+        if (!allPodcasts.containsKey(key)) {
+          allPodcasts[key] = podcast;
+        }
+      }
+
       if (mounted) {
         setState(() {
-          _searchResults = results;
+          _searchResults = {
+            ...results,
+            'radios': allRadios.values.toList(),
+            'podcasts': allPodcasts.values.toList(),
+          };
           _isSearching = false;
           _hasSearched = true;
           _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache on new results
@@ -544,9 +620,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final tracks = _searchResults['tracks'] as List<MediaItem>? ?? [];
     final playlists = _searchResults['playlists'] as List<MediaItem>? ?? [];
     final audiobooks = _searchResults['audiobooks'] as List<MediaItem>? ?? [];
+    final radios = _searchResults['radios'] as List<MediaItem>? ?? [];
+    final podcasts = _searchResults['podcasts'] as List<MediaItem>? ?? [];
 
     final hasResults = artists.isNotEmpty || albums.isNotEmpty || tracks.isNotEmpty ||
-                       playlists.isNotEmpty || audiobooks.isNotEmpty;
+                       playlists.isNotEmpty || audiobooks.isNotEmpty || radios.isNotEmpty ||
+                       podcasts.isNotEmpty;
 
     if (!hasResults) {
       return EmptyState.search(context: context);
@@ -555,31 +634,41 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     // Column layout - filter bar above results, no overlay
     return Column(
       children: [
-        // Filter tabs - always visible
+        // Filter tabs - rounded container matching search bar width
         Padding(
-          padding: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 8),
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 8, 16, 0),
+          child: SizedBox(
+            height: 36, // Match library screen filter row height
+            child: ClipRRect(
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(10),
               child: SingleChildScrollView(
                 controller: _filterScrollController,
                 scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
-            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16),
                 child: _buildFilterSelector(colorScheme),
               ),
             ),
+          ),
+        ),
         // Results with swipeable pages
         Expanded(
-          child: NotificationListener<ScrollNotification>(
+          child: Stack(
+            children: [
+              // Main scrollable content
+              NotificationListener<ScrollNotification>(
                 onNotification: _handleScrollNotification,
                 child: PageView.builder(
                   controller: _pageController,
                   onPageChanged: _onPageChanged,
                   itemCount: _getAvailableFilters().length,
+                  // Faster settling so vertical scroll works sooner after swipe
+                  physics: const _FastPageScrollPhysics(),
                   itemBuilder: (context, pageIndex) {
                     final filters = _getAvailableFilters();
                     final filterForPage = filters[pageIndex];
 
                     // PERF: Use cached list items to avoid rebuilding during animation
                     final listItems = _cachedListItems[filterForPage] ??= _buildListItemsForFilter(
-                  filterForPage, artists, albums, tracks, playlists, audiobooks,
+                      filterForPage, artists, albums, tracks, playlists, audiobooks, radios, podcasts,
                     );
 
                     // PERF: Wrap each page in RepaintBoundary to isolate repaints during swipe
@@ -588,8 +677,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                       child: ListView.builder(
                         // PERF: Use key to preserve scroll position per filter
                         key: PageStorageKey('list_$filterForPage'),
-                    padding: EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 0, 16, BottomSpacing.navBarOnly),
-                    cacheExtent: 500,
+                        padding: EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16, 16, 16, BottomSpacing.navBarOnly),
+                        cacheExtent: 1000,
                         addAutomaticKeepAlives: false,
                         // PERF: false because each tile already has RepaintBoundary
                         addRepaintBoundaries: false,
@@ -601,7 +690,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                             case _ListItemType.header:
                               return _buildSectionHeader(item.headerTitle!, item.headerCount!);
                             case _ListItemType.artist:
-                          return _buildArtistTile(item.mediaItem! as Artist);
+                              return _buildArtistTile(item.mediaItem! as Artist, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
                             case _ListItemType.album:
                               return _buildAlbumTile(item.mediaItem! as Album, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
                             case _ListItemType.track:
@@ -610,6 +699,10 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                               return _buildPlaylistTile(item.mediaItem! as Playlist, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
                             case _ListItemType.audiobook:
                               return _buildAudiobookTile(item.mediaItem! as Audiobook, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
+                            case _ListItemType.radio:
+                              return _buildRadioTile(item.mediaItem!, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
+                            case _ListItemType.podcast:
+                              return _buildPodcastTile(item.mediaItem!, showType: showTypeInSubtitle);
                             case _ListItemType.spacer:
                               return const SizedBox(height: 24);
                           }
@@ -619,6 +712,29 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                   },
                 ),
               ),
+              // Fade gradient at top - content fades as it scrolls under filter bar
+              Positioned(
+                top: 0,
+                left: 0,
+                right: 0,
+                height: 24,
+                child: IgnorePointer(
+                  child: DecoratedBox(
+                    decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                      gradient: LinearGradient(
+                        begin: Alignment.topCenter,
+                        end: Alignment.bottomCenter,
+                        colors: [
+                          colorScheme.background,
+                          colorScheme.background.withOpacity(0),
+                        ],
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ],
+          ),
         ),
       ],
     );
@@ -655,7 +771,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
       score += 5;
     }
 
-    // Secondary field matching (artist name for albums/tracks)
+    // Secondary field matching (artist/author/creator name)
     if (item is Album) {
       final artistLower = item.artistsString.toLowerCase();
       if (artistLower == queryLower) {
@@ -677,13 +793,93 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           score += 5;
         }
       }
+    } else if (item is Audiobook) {
+      // Check audiobook author names
+      final authorLower = item.authorsString.toLowerCase();
+      if (authorLower == queryLower) {
+        score += 15; // Author exact match
+      } else if (authorLower.contains(queryLower)) {
+        score += 8; // Author contains query
+      }
+      // Also check narrator names
+      final narratorLower = item.narratorsString.toLowerCase();
+      if (narratorLower.contains(queryLower)) {
+        score += 5;
+      }
+    } else if (item.mediaType == MediaType.podcast || item.mediaType == MediaType.podcastEpisode) {
+      // Check podcast metadata for author/creator
+      final metadata = item.metadata;
+      bool foundCreatorMatch = false;
+      if (metadata != null) {
+        final author = (metadata['author'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+        final publisher = (metadata['publisher'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+        final owner = (metadata['owner'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+        final creator = (metadata['creator'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+
+        // Check all possible creator fields
+        final creatorFields = [author, publisher, owner, creator].where((s) => s.isNotEmpty);
+        bool foundExact = false;
+        bool foundContains = false;
+        for (final field in creatorFields) {
+          if (field == queryLower) {
+            foundExact = true;
+            break;
+          } else if (field.contains(queryLower)) {
+            foundContains = true;
+          }
+        }
+        if (foundExact) {
+          score += 15; // Creator exact match
+          foundCreatorMatch = true;
+        } else if (foundContains) {
+          score += 8; // Creator contains query
+          foundCreatorMatch = true;
+        }
+
+        // Also check description for keyword matches
+        final description = (metadata['description'] as String? ?? '').toLowerCase();
+        if (description.contains(queryLower)) {
+          score += 5; // Increased from 3 to match other media types
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Fallback: If no creator metadata matched, but query matches strongly in name,
+      // give a boost. Podcast names often include the host's name (e.g., "The Louis Theroux Podcast")
+      if (!foundCreatorMatch && nameLower.contains(queryLower)) {
+        // Multi-word query that matches in name suggests creator/host name
+        if (queryLower.contains(' ')) {
+          // Calculate how prominent the query is in the name
+          // e.g., "Louis Theroux Interviews" with query "Louis Theroux" = 14/23 = ~60%
+          final prominence = queryLower.length / nameLower.length;
+          if (prominence >= 0.5) {
+            score += 15; // Query is >50% of name - very strong signal
+          } else if (prominence >= 0.3) {
+            score += 12; // Query is 30-50% of name - strong signal
+          } else {
+            score += 8; // Query in name but less prominent
+          }
+        } else {
+          score += 5; // Single word match
+        }
+      }
     }
 
     return score;
   }
 
   /// Check if query matches at a word boundary in text
+  /// Handles both single-word and multi-word queries
   bool _matchesWordBoundary(String text, String query) {
+    // For multi-word queries, check if query appears at start of a word in text
+    // e.g., "The Louis Theroux Podcast" contains "louis theroux" at word boundary
+    if (query.contains(' ')) {
+      // Check if text starts with query or contains query after whitespace
+      if (text.startsWith(query)) return true;
+      if (text.contains(' $query')) return true;
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    // For single-word queries, check individual words
     final words = text.split(RegExp(r'\s+'));
     for (final word in words) {
       if (word.startsWith(query)) return true;
@@ -758,6 +954,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     List<MediaItem> tracks,
     List<MediaItem> playlists,
     List<MediaItem> audiobooks,
+    List<MediaItem> radios,
+    List<MediaItem> podcasts,
   ) {
     final items = <_ListItem>[];
     final query = _searchController.text;
@@ -786,6 +984,14 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         final score = _calculateRelevanceScore(audiobook, query);
         scoredItems.add(_ListItem.audiobook(audiobook, relevanceScore: score));
       }
+      for (final radio in radios) {
+        final score = _calculateRelevanceScore(radio, query);
+        scoredItems.add(_ListItem.radio(radio, relevanceScore: score));
+      }
+      for (final podcast in podcasts) {
+        final score = _calculateRelevanceScore(podcast, query);
+        scoredItems.add(_ListItem.podcast(podcast, relevanceScore: score));
+      }
 
       final crossRefArtists = _extractCrossReferencedArtists(
         query,
@@ -832,6 +1038,18 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
       }
     }
 
+    if (filter == 'radios' && radios.isNotEmpty) {
+      for (final radio in radios) {
+        items.add(_ListItem.radio(radio));
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (filter == 'podcasts' && podcasts.isNotEmpty) {
+      for (final podcast in podcasts) {
+        items.add(_ListItem.podcast(podcast));
+      }
+    }
+
     return items;
   }
 
@@ -848,17 +1066,21 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         case 'tracks': return l10n.tracks;
         case 'playlists': return l10n.playlists;
         case 'audiobooks': return l10n.audiobooks;
+        case 'radios': return l10n.radio;
         case 'podcasts': return l10n.podcasts;
         default: return filter;
       }
     }
 
-    return ClipRRect(
-      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-      child: Row(
+    // No ClipRRect here - parent container handles clipping with rounded corners
+    // Wrap in ValueListenableBuilder for efficient rebuilds on filter change
+    return ValueListenableBuilder<String>(
+      valueListenable: _activeFilterNotifier,
+      builder: (context, activeFilter, _) {
+        return Row(
           mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
           children: filters.map((filter) {
-          final isSelected = _activeFilter == filter;
+            final isSelected = activeFilter == filter;
             return Material(
               // Use theme-aware colors for light/dark mode support
               color: isSelected
@@ -866,13 +1088,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                   : colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.6),
               child: InkWell(
                 onTap: () {
-                setState(() {
-                  _activeFilter = filter;
-                });
+                  // Only update ValueNotifier - no setState needed
+                  _activeFilterNotifier.value = filter;
                   _animateToFilter(filter);
                 },
                 child: Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 14, vertical: 10),
+                  padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 14, vertical: 8),
                   child: Text(
                     getLabel(filter),
                     style: TextStyle(
@@ -887,7 +1108,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
               ),
             );
           }).toList(),
-      ),
+        );
+      },
     );
   }
 
@@ -905,7 +1127,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     );
   }
 
-  Widget _buildArtistTile(Artist artist) {
+  Widget _buildArtistTile(Artist artist, {bool showType = false}) {
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(artist, size: 256);
@@ -934,7 +1156,12 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           maxLines: 1,
           overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
         ),
-        subtitle: Text(
+        subtitle: showType
+            ? Row(
+                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                children: [_buildTypePill('artist', colorScheme)],
+              )
+            : Text(
                 S.of(context)!.artist,
                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
               ),
@@ -960,9 +1187,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(album, size: 128);
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
-    final subtitleText = showType
-        ? '${album.artistsString} • ${S.of(context)!.albumSingular}'
-        : album.artistsString;
 
     // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
     const heroSuffix = '_search';
@@ -1010,8 +1234,23 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           tag: HeroTags.artistName + albumId + heroSuffix,
           child: Material(
             color: Colors.transparent,
+            child: showType
+                ? Row(
+                    children: [
+                      _buildTypePill('album', colorScheme),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 6),
+                      Expanded(
                         child: Text(
-              subtitleText,
+                          album.artistsString,
+                          style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                          maxLines: 1,
+                          overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  )
+                : Text(
+                    album.artistsString,
                     style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                     maxLines: 1,
                     overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
@@ -1042,9 +1281,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
         ? maProvider.getImageUrl(track.album!, size: 128)
         : null;
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
-    final subtitleText = showType
-        ? '${track.artistsString} • ${S.of(context)!.trackSingular}'
-        : track.artistsString;
     final trackId = track.uri ?? track.itemId;
     final isExpanded = _expandedTrackId == trackId;
 
@@ -1080,8 +1316,23 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
               maxLines: 1,
               overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
             ),
-            subtitle: Text(
-              subtitleText,
+            subtitle: showType
+                ? Row(
+                    children: [
+                      _buildTypePill('track', colorScheme),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 6),
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: Text(
+                          track.artistsString,
+                          style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                          maxLines: 1,
+                          overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  )
+                : Text(
+                    track.artistsString,
                     style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                     maxLines: 1,
                     overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
@@ -1198,9 +1449,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(playlist, size: 128);
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
-    final subtitleText = showType
-        ? (playlist.owner != null ? '${playlist.owner} • ${S.of(context)!.playlist}' : S.of(context)!.playlist)
-        : (playlist.owner ?? S.of(context)!.playlist);
 
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: ListTile(
@@ -1231,8 +1479,25 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           maxLines: 1,
           overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
         ),
-        subtitle: Text(
-          subtitleText,
+        subtitle: showType
+            ? Row(
+                children: [
+                  _buildTypePill('playlist', colorScheme),
+                  if (playlist.owner != null) ...[
+                    const SizedBox(width: 6),
+                    Expanded(
+                      child: Text(
+                        playlist.owner!,
+                        style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                        maxLines: 1,
+                        overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                ],
+              )
+            : Text(
+                playlist.owner ?? S.of(context)!.playlist,
                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                 maxLines: 1,
                 overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
@@ -1264,9 +1529,6 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(audiobook, size: 128);
     final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
     final authorText = audiobook.authors?.map((a) => a.name).join(', ') ?? S.of(context)!.unknownAuthor;
-    final subtitleText = showType
-        ? '$authorText • ${S.of(context)!.audiobookSingular}'
-        : authorText;
 
     // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
     const heroSuffix = '_search';
@@ -1310,8 +1572,23 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
             ),
           ),
         ),
-        subtitle: Text(
-          subtitleText,
+        subtitle: showType
+            ? Row(
+                children: [
+                  _buildTypePill('audiobook', colorScheme),
+                  const SizedBox(width: 6),
+                  Expanded(
+                    child: Text(
+                      authorText,
+                      style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                      maxLines: 1,
+                      overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              )
+            : Text(
+                authorText,
                 style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
                 maxLines: 1,
                 overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
@@ -1340,6 +1617,166 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     );
   }
 
+  Widget _buildRadioTile(MediaItem radio, {bool showType = false}) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getImageUrl(radio, size: 128);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    return RepaintBoundary(
+      child: ListTile(
+        key: ValueKey(radio.uri ?? radio.itemId),
+        leading: Container(
+          width: 48,
+          height: 48,
+          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+            color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+            image: imageUrl != null
+                ? DecorationImage(
+                    image: CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+                    fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                  )
+                : null,
+          ),
+          child: imageUrl == null
+              ? Icon(Icons.radio_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant)
+              : null,
+        ),
+        title: Text(
+          radio.name,
+          style: TextStyle(
+            color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+            fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+          ),
+          maxLines: 1,
+          overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+        ),
+        subtitle: showType
+            ? Row(
+                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                children: [_buildTypePill('radio', colorScheme)],
+              )
+            : Text(
+                S.of(context)!.radio,
+                style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              ),
+        onTap: () => _playRadioStation(radio),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildPodcastTile(MediaItem podcast, {bool showType = false}) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final imageUrl = maProvider.getPodcastImageUrl(podcast, size: 128);
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    // Use 'search' suffix to avoid hero tag conflicts with library cards
+    const heroSuffix = '_search';
+    final podcastId = podcast.uri ?? podcast.itemId;
+
+    return RepaintBoundary(
+      child: ListTile(
+        key: ValueKey(podcastId),
+        leading: Hero(
+          tag: HeroTags.podcastCover + podcastId + heroSuffix,
+          child: Container(
+            width: 48,
+            height: 48,
+            decoration: BoxDecoration(
+              color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+            ),
+            child: imageUrl != null
+                ? ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+                    child: CachedNetworkImage(
+                      imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                      width: 48,
+                      height: 48,
+                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                      memCacheWidth: 256,
+                      memCacheHeight: 256,
+                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                      placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(Icons.podcasts_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(Icons.podcasts_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+                    ),
+                  )
+                : Icon(Icons.podcasts_rounded, color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant),
+          ),
+        ),
+        title: Text(
+          podcast.name,
+          style: TextStyle(
+            color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+            fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+          ),
+          maxLines: 1,
+          overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+        ),
+        subtitle: showType
+            ? Row(
+                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                children: [_buildTypePill('podcast', colorScheme)],
+              )
+            : Text(
+                S.of(context)!.podcasts,
+                style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              ),
+        onTap: () {
+          // Update adaptive colors before navigation
+          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          Navigator.push(
+            context,
+            FadeSlidePageRoute(
+              child: PodcastDetailScreen(
+                podcast: podcast,
+                heroTagSuffix: 'search',
+                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
+              ),
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _playRadioStation(MediaItem station) async {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    if (maProvider.selectedPlayer == null) {
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected)),
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      await maProvider.api?.playRadioStation(
+        maProvider.selectedPlayer!.playerId,
+        station,
+      );
+      if (mounted) {
+        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+          SnackBar(
+            content: Text(S.of(context)!.playingRadioStation(station.name)),
+            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+          ),
+        );
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+          SnackBar(content: Text('Failed to play radio station: $e')),
+        );
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<void> _playTrack(Track track) async {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
@@ -1541,4 +1978,123 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
     final seconds = duration.inSeconds % 60;
     return '$minutes:${seconds.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
   }
+
+  /// Build a colored type pill for media type identification in search results
+  Widget _buildTypePill(String type, ColorScheme colorScheme) {
+    Color backgroundColor;
+    Color textColor;
+    String label;
+
+    switch (type) {
+      case 'track':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.blue.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.blue.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.trackSingular;
+        break;
+      case 'album':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.purple.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.purple.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.albumSingular;
+        break;
+      case 'artist':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.pink.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.pink.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.artist;
+        break;
+      case 'playlist':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.teal.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.teal.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.playlist;
+        break;
+      case 'audiobook':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.orange.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.orange.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.audiobookSingular;
+        break;
+      case 'radio':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.red.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.red.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.radio;
+        break;
+      case 'podcast':
+        backgroundColor = Colors.green.shade100;
+        textColor = Colors.green.shade800;
+        label = S.of(context)!.podcastSingular;
+        break;
+      default:
+        backgroundColor = colorScheme.surfaceVariant;
+        textColor = colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant;
+        label = type;
+    }
+
+    // For dark mode, use darker variants
+    final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+    if (isDark) {
+      switch (type) {
+        case 'track':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.blue.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.blue.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'album':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.purple.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.purple.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'artist':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.pink.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.pink.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'playlist':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.teal.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.teal.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'audiobook':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.orange.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.orange.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'radio':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.red.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.red.shade200;
+          break;
+        case 'podcast':
+          backgroundColor = Colors.green.shade900.withOpacity(0.5);
+          textColor = Colors.green.shade200;
+          break;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return Container(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8, vertical: 3),
+      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+        color: backgroundColor,
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
+      ),
+      child: Text(
+        label,
+        style: TextStyle(
+          color: textColor,
+          fontSize: 11,
+          fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// Fast settling physics for horizontal page swipes.
+/// Reduces the time the page animation takes to settle, so vertical scrolling
+/// within the page becomes responsive sooner after a horizontal swipe.
+class _FastPageScrollPhysics extends PageScrollPhysics {
+  const _FastPageScrollPhysics({super.parent});
+
+  @override
+  _FastPageScrollPhysics applyTo(ScrollPhysics? ancestor) {
+    return _FastPageScrollPhysics(parent: buildParent(ancestor));
+  }
+
+  @override
+  SpringDescription get spring => const SpringDescription(
+    mass: 50,      // Lower mass = faster movement
+    stiffness: 500, // Higher stiffness = snappier
+    damping: 1.0,   // Critical damping for no overshoot
+  );
 }

lib/services/music_assistant_api.dart

@@ -498,6 +498,253 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  Future<List<MediaItem>> getRadioStations({
+    int? limit,
+    int? offset,
+    bool? favoriteOnly,
+  }) async {
+    try {
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/radios/library_items',
+        args: {
+          if (limit != null) 'limit': limit,
+          if (offset != null) 'offset': offset,
+          if (favoriteOnly != null) 'favorite': favoriteOnly,
+        },
+      );
+
+      final items = response['items'] as List<dynamic>? ?? response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (items == null) return [];
+
+      return items
+          .map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+          .toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error getting radio stations: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Search for radio stations globally (across all providers like TuneIn)
+  Future<List<MediaItem>> searchRadioStations(String query, {int limit = 25}) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📻 Searching radio stations for: $query');
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/search',
+        args: {
+          'search_query': query,
+          'media_types': ['radio'],
+          'limit': limit,
+        },
+      );
+
+      final result = response['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+      if (result == null) {
+        _logger.log('📻 Radio search: no result');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      // Radio results might be under 'radios' or 'radio' key
+      final radios = (result['radios'] as List<dynamic>?) ??
+                     (result['radio'] as List<dynamic>?) ??
+                     [];
+
+      _logger.log('📻 Radio search found ${radios.length} results');
+
+      return radios
+          .map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+          .toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('📻 Error searching radio stations: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============ PODCASTS ============
+
+  /// Get all podcasts from the library
+  Future<List<MediaItem>> getPodcasts({
+    int? limit,
+    int? offset,
+    bool? favoriteOnly,
+  }) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Getting podcasts...');
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/podcasts/library_items',
+        args: {
+          if (limit != null) 'limit': limit,
+          if (offset != null) 'offset': offset,
+          if (favoriteOnly != null) 'favorite': favoriteOnly,
+        },
+      );
+
+      final items = response['items'] as List<dynamic>? ?? response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (items == null) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Podcasts: result is null');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Found ${items.length} podcasts');
+
+      return items
+          .map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+          .toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error getting podcasts: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get episodes for a specific podcast
+  Future<List<MediaItem>> getPodcastEpisodes(String podcastId, {
+    String? provider,
+    int? limit,
+    int? offset,
+  }) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Getting episodes for podcast: $podcastId, provider: $provider');
+
+      // Use the correct endpoint: music/podcasts/podcast_episodes
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/podcasts/podcast_episodes',
+        args: {
+          'item_id': podcastId,
+          if (provider != null) 'provider_instance_id_or_domain': provider,
+        },
+      );
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Response keys: ${response.keys.toList()}');
+
+      // Response should be a list of episodes
+      final episodes = response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (episodes != null && episodes.isNotEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Found ${episodes.length} episodes');
+        return episodes
+            .map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+            .toList();
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ No episodes found for podcast');
+      return [];
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error getting podcast episodes: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get best available image URL for a podcast
+  /// Falls back to first episode's image if podcast image is unavailable or low quality
+  Future<String?> getPodcastCoverUrl(MediaItem podcast, {int size = 1024}) async {
+    // First try the podcast's own image
+    final podcastImage = getImageUrl(podcast, size: size);
+
+    // Check if podcast has images in metadata
+    final images = podcast.metadata?['images'] as List<dynamic>?;
+    if (images != null && images.isNotEmpty) {
+      // Podcast has images, use them
+      return podcastImage;
+    }
+
+    // No podcast image, try to get first episode's image
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ No podcast cover, fetching episode cover for: ${podcast.name}');
+      final episodes = await getPodcastEpisodes(
+        podcast.itemId,
+        provider: podcast.provider,
+      );
+
+      if (episodes.isNotEmpty) {
+        final firstEpisode = episodes.first;
+        final episodeImage = getImageUrl(firstEpisode, size: size);
+        if (episodeImage != null) {
+          _logger.log('🎙️ Using episode cover for podcast: ${podcast.name}');
+          return episodeImage;
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error fetching episode cover: $e');
+    }
+
+    // Fall back to podcast image even if it might be low quality
+    return podcastImage;
+  }
+
+  /// Parse browse results into MediaItem episodes
+  List<MediaItem> _parseBrowseEpisodes(List<dynamic> items) {
+    final episodes = <MediaItem>[];
+    for (final item in items) {
+      if (item is Map<String, dynamic>) {
+        final name = item['name'] as String? ??
+                    item['label'] as String? ??
+                    'Episode';
+        final uri = item['uri'] as String? ?? item['path'] as String?;
+        final itemId = item['item_id'] as String? ?? uri ?? '';
+        final provider = item['provider'] as String? ?? 'library';
+
+        // Parse media type from string
+        final mediaTypeStr = item['media_type'] as String?;
+        MediaType mediaType = MediaType.track;
+        if (mediaTypeStr != null) {
+          mediaType = MediaType.values.firstWhere(
+            (e) => e.name == mediaTypeStr || e.name == mediaTypeStr.toLowerCase(),
+            orElse: () => MediaType.track,
+          );
+        }
+
+        // Get duration if available
+        Duration? duration;
+        final durationVal = item['duration'];
+        if (durationVal is int) {
+          duration = Duration(seconds: durationVal);
+        } else if (durationVal is double) {
+          duration = Duration(seconds: durationVal.toInt());
+        }
+
+        episodes.add(MediaItem(
+          itemId: itemId,
+          provider: provider,
+          name: name,
+          uri: uri,
+          metadata: item['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?,
+          mediaType: mediaType,
+          duration: duration,
+        ));
+      }
+    }
+    return episodes;
+  }
+
+  /// Play a podcast episode
+  Future<void> playPodcastEpisode(String playerId, MediaItem episode) async {
+    try {
+      // Try episode.uri first, then construct from itemId
+      String uri;
+      if (episode.uri != null && episode.uri!.isNotEmpty) {
+        uri = episode.uri!;
+      } else {
+        // Construct URI based on media type
+        uri = 'library://podcast_episode/${episode.itemId}';
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Playing podcast episode: ${episode.name}');
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Episode URI: $uri');
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Episode itemId: ${episode.itemId}');
+
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'player_queues/play_media',
+        args: {
+          'queue_id': playerId,
+          'media': [uri],
+          'option': 'replace',
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error playing podcast episode: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
   Future<List<Audiobook>> getAudiobooks({
     int? limit,
     int? offset,
@@ -691,6 +938,26 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Play a radio station
+  Future<void> playRadioStation(String playerId, MediaItem station) async {
+    try {
+      final uri = station.uri ?? 'library://radio/${station.itemId}';
+      _logger.log('📻 Playing radio station: ${station.name} with URI: $uri');
+
+      await _sendCommand(
+        'player_queues/play_media',
+        args: {
+          'queue_id': playerId,
+          'media': [uri],
+          'option': 'replace',
+        },
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error playing radio station: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Get full audiobook details including chapters
   Future<Audiobook?> getAudiobookDetails(String provider, String itemId) async {
     try {
@@ -1399,7 +1666,7 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
 
           final result = searchResponse['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
           if (result == null) {
-            return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
+            return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'radios': []};
           }
 
           // Parse results from the search response
@@ -1428,6 +1695,16 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
                   .toList() ??
               [];
 
+          final radios = (result['radios'] as List<dynamic>?)
+                  ?.map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+                  .toList() ??
+              [];
+
+          final podcasts = (result['podcasts'] as List<dynamic>?)
+                  ?.map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+                  .toList() ??
+              [];
+
           // Deduplicate results by name
           // MA returns both library items and provider items for the same content
           // Prefer library items (provider='library') as they have all provider mappings
@@ -1437,18 +1714,55 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
             'tracks': _deduplicateResults(tracks),
             'playlists': _deduplicateResults(playlists),
             'audiobooks': _deduplicateResults(audiobooks),
+            'radios': _deduplicateResults(radios),
+            'podcasts': _deduplicateResults(podcasts),
           };
         } catch (e) {
           _logger.log('Error searching: $e');
-          return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
+          return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'radios': [], 'podcasts': []};
         }
       },
     ).catchError((e) {
       _logger.log('Error searching after retries: $e');
-      return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': []};
+      return <String, List<MediaItem>>{'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': [], 'playlists': [], 'audiobooks': [], 'radios': [], 'podcasts': []};
     });
   }
 
+  /// Search for podcasts globally (across all providers)
+  Future<List<MediaItem>> searchPodcasts(String query, {int limit = 25}) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Searching podcasts for: $query');
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/search',
+        args: {
+          'search_query': query,
+          'media_types': ['podcast'],
+          'limit': limit,
+        },
+      );
+
+      final result = response['result'] as Map<String, dynamic>?;
+      if (result == null) {
+        _logger.log('🎙️ Podcast search: no result');
+        return [];
+      }
+
+      // Podcast results might be under 'podcasts' or 'podcast' key
+      final podcasts = (result['podcasts'] as List<dynamic>?) ??
+                       (result['podcast'] as List<dynamic>?) ??
+                       [];
+
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Podcast search found ${podcasts.length} results');
+
+      return podcasts
+          .map((item) => MediaItem.fromJson(item as Map<String, dynamic>))
+          .toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Error searching podcasts: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Deduplicate search results by name (case-insensitive)
   /// Prefers library items (provider='library') over provider-specific items
   /// since library items have complete provider mappings
@@ -2620,6 +2934,57 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     return '$baseUrl/imageproxy?provider=${Uri.encodeComponent(provider ?? "")}&size=$size&fmt=jpeg&path=${Uri.encodeComponent(imagePath)}';
   }
 
+  // ==================== iTunes Artwork Lookup ====================
+
+  /// Search iTunes for a podcast and return high-res artwork URL
+  /// Returns null if not found or on error
+  Future<String?> getITunesPodcastArtwork(String podcastName) async {
+    try {
+      final searchTerm = Uri.encodeComponent(podcastName);
+      final url = 'https://itunes.apple.com/search?term=$searchTerm&entity=podcast&limit=1';
+
+      final client = HttpClient();
+      client.connectionTimeout = const Duration(seconds: 10);
+
+      final request = await client.getUrl(Uri.parse(url));
+      final response = await request.close();
+
+      if (response.statusCode != 200) {
+        _logger.log('🎨 iTunes search failed for "$podcastName": ${response.statusCode}');
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      final body = await response.transform(utf8.decoder).join();
+      final json = jsonDecode(body) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+
+      final results = json['results'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (results == null || results.isEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('🎨 No iTunes results for "$podcastName"');
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      final podcast = results.first as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      var artworkUrl = podcast['artworkUrl600'] as String?;
+
+      if (artworkUrl == null) {
+        artworkUrl = podcast['artworkUrl100'] as String?;
+      }
+
+      if (artworkUrl != null) {
+        // Use 800x800 - good quality without being excessive (was 1400x1400)
+        artworkUrl = artworkUrl
+            .replaceAll('600x600', '800x800')
+            .replaceAll('100x100', '800x800');
+        _logger.log('🎨 Found iTunes artwork for "$podcastName": $artworkUrl');
+      }
+
+      return artworkUrl;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎨 iTunes lookup error for "$podcastName": $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
   // ==================== Authentication Methods ====================
 
   /// Authenticate the WebSocket session with a token

lib/services/settings_service.dart

@@ -66,6 +66,8 @@ class SettingsService {
   static const String _keyLibrarySeriesViewMode = 'library_series_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
   static const String _keySeriesAudiobooksSortOrder = 'series_audiobooks_sort_order'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
   static const String _keySeriesAudiobooksViewMode = 'series_audiobooks_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryRadioViewMode = 'library_radio_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
+  static const String _keyLibraryPodcastsViewMode = 'library_podcasts_view_mode'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
 
   // Audiobookshelf Direct Integration Settings
   static const String _keyAbsServerUrl = 'abs_server_url';
@@ -81,6 +83,9 @@ class SettingsService {
   static const String _keyHasUsedPlayerReveal = 'has_used_player_reveal'; // Track if user has pulled to reveal players
   static const String _keyHasCompletedOnboarding = 'has_completed_onboarding'; // Track if user has seen welcome screen
 
+  // Podcast Cover Cache (iTunes URLs for high-res artwork)
+  static const String _keyPodcastCoverCache = 'podcast_cover_cache';
+
   static Future<String?> getServerUrl() async {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
     return prefs.getString(_keyServerUrl);
@@ -621,6 +626,26 @@ class SettingsService {
     await prefs.setString(_keyLibrarySeriesViewMode, mode);
   }
 
+  static Future<String> getLibraryRadioViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryRadioViewMode) ?? 'list';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryRadioViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryRadioViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
+  static Future<String> getLibraryPodcastsViewMode() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    return prefs.getString(_keyLibraryPodcastsViewMode) ?? 'grid2';
+  }
+
+  static Future<void> setLibraryPodcastsViewMode(String mode) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyLibraryPodcastsViewMode, mode);
+  }
+
   // View Mode Settings - Series Audiobooks (series detail screen)
   static Future<String> getSeriesAudiobooksSortOrder() async {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
@@ -786,4 +811,33 @@ class SettingsService {
     final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
     await prefs.setBool(_keyHasCompletedOnboarding, completed);
   }
+
+  // Podcast Cover Cache (iTunes URLs for high-res artwork)
+  // Stored as JSON: {"podcastId": "itunesUrl", ...}
+
+  /// Get cached podcast cover URLs (iTunes high-res)
+  static Future<Map<String, String>> getPodcastCoverCache() async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    final json = prefs.getString(_keyPodcastCoverCache);
+    if (json == null) return {};
+    try {
+      final decoded = jsonDecode(json) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      return decoded.map((key, value) => MapEntry(key, value as String));
+    } catch (_) {
+      return {};
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Save podcast cover cache
+  static Future<void> setPodcastCoverCache(Map<String, String> cache) async {
+    final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+    await prefs.setString(_keyPodcastCoverCache, jsonEncode(cache));
+  }
+
+  /// Add a single podcast cover to cache (for incremental updates)
+  static Future<void> addPodcastCoverToCache(String podcastId, String url) async {
+    final cache = await getPodcastCoverCache();
+    cache[podcastId] = url;
+    await setPodcastCoverCache(cache);
+  }
 }

lib/widgets/album_card.dart

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
@@ -13,12 +14,16 @@ class AlbumCard extends StatefulWidget {
   final Album album;
   final VoidCallback? onTap;
   final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  /// Image decode size in pixels. Defaults to 256.
+  /// Use smaller values (e.g., 128) for list views, larger for grids.
+  final int? imageCacheSize;
 
   const AlbumCard({
     super.key,
     required this.album,
     this.onTap,
     this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.imageCacheSize,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -30,6 +35,10 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
   bool _triedFallback = false;
   bool _maImageFailed = false;
   String? _cachedMaImageUrl;
+  Timer? _fallbackTimer;
+
+  /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 200);
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -37,6 +46,12 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
     _initFallbackImage();
   }
 
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
   void _initFallbackImage() {
     // Check if MA has an image after first build, then fetch fallback if needed
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
@@ -47,6 +62,16 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
 
       if (maImageUrl == null && !_triedFallback) {
         _triedFallback = true;
+        _scheduleFallbackFetch();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Schedule fallback fetch with delay to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  void _scheduleFallbackFetch() {
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    _fallbackTimer = Timer(_fallbackDelay, () {
+      if (mounted) {
         _fetchFallbackImage();
       }
     });
@@ -69,7 +94,7 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
     if (!_triedFallback && !_maImageFailed) {
       _maImageFailed = true;
       _triedFallback = true;
-      _fetchFallbackImage();
+      _scheduleFallbackFetch();
     }
   }
 
@@ -86,6 +111,9 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
     // Use fallback if MA image failed or wasn't available
     final imageUrl = (_maImageFailed || maImageUrl == null) ? _fallbackImageUrl : maImageUrl;
 
+    // PERF: Use appropriate cache size based on display size
+    final cacheSize = widget.imageCacheSize ?? 256;
+
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: GestureDetector(
         onTap: widget.onTap ?? () {
@@ -118,8 +146,8 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
                         ? CachedNetworkImage(
                             imageUrl: imageUrl,
                             fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            memCacheWidth: 256,
-                            memCacheHeight: 256,
+                            memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
+                            memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
                             fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
                             fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                             placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),

lib/widgets/album_row.dart

@@ -126,6 +126,7 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
     return ScrollConfiguration(
       behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
       child: ListView.builder(
+        clipBehavior: Clip.none,
         scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
         padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
         itemCount: _albums.length,
@@ -135,7 +136,9 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
         addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
         itemBuilder: (context, index) {
           final album = _albums[index];
-          return Container(
+          return Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 4.0),
+            child: Container(
               key: ValueKey(album.uri ?? album.itemId),
               width: cardWidth,
               margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
@@ -143,6 +146,7 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
                 album: album,
                 heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
               ),
+            ),
           );
         },
       ),

lib/widgets/artist_avatar.dart

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
@@ -32,6 +33,10 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
   String? _fallbackImageUrl;
   bool _triedFallback = false;
   bool _maImageFailed = false;
+  Timer? _fallbackTimer;
+
+  /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 200);
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -39,6 +44,12 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
     _loadImage();
   }
 
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
   Future<void> _loadImage() async {
     final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
@@ -56,14 +67,23 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
       return;
     }
 
-    // Fallback to external sources (MA returned null)
+    // Fallback to external sources (MA returned null) - with delay
+    _scheduleFallbackFetch();
+  }
+
+  /// Schedule fallback fetch with delay to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  void _scheduleFallbackFetch() {
+    if (_triedFallback) return;
+    _triedFallback = true;
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    _fallbackTimer = Timer(_fallbackDelay, () {
+      if (mounted) {
         _fetchFallbackImage();
       }
+    });
+  }
 
   Future<void> _fetchFallbackImage() async {
-    if (_triedFallback) return;
-    _triedFallback = true;
-
     final fallbackUrl = await MetadataService.getArtistImageUrl(widget.artist.name);
     _fallbackImageUrl = fallbackUrl;
 
@@ -79,7 +99,7 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
     // When MA image fails to load, try Deezer fallback
     if (!_maImageFailed) {
       _maImageFailed = true;
-      _fetchFallbackImage();
+      _scheduleFallbackFetch();
     }
   }
 
@@ -100,6 +120,9 @@ class _ArtistAvatarState extends State<ArtistAvatar> {
           width: widget.radius * 2,
           height: widget.radius * 2,
           fit: BoxFit.cover,
+          // PERF: Use imageSize for memory cache to reduce decode overhead
+          memCacheWidth: widget.imageSize,
+          memCacheHeight: widget.imageSize,
           fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
           fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
           placeholder: (context, url) => Container(

lib/widgets/artist_card.dart

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import 'dart:async';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
@@ -14,14 +15,16 @@ class ArtistCard extends StatefulWidget {
   final Artist artist;
   final VoidCallback? onTap;
   final String? heroTagSuffix;
-  final double? imageSize;
+  /// Image decode size in pixels. Defaults to 256.
+  /// Use smaller values (e.g., 128) for list views, larger for grids.
+  final int? imageCacheSize;
 
   const ArtistCard({
     super.key,
     required this.artist,
     this.onTap,
     this.heroTagSuffix,
-    this.imageSize,
+    this.imageCacheSize,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -34,6 +37,10 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
   bool _triedFallback = false;
   bool _maImageFailed = false;
   String? _cachedMaImageUrl;
+  Timer? _fallbackTimer;
+
+  /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 200);
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -42,6 +49,12 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
     _initFallbackImage();
   }
 
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
   void _initFallbackImage() {
     // We'll check if MA has an image after first build, then fetch fallback if needed
     WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
@@ -52,7 +65,17 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
 
       if (maImageUrl == null && !_triedFallback) {
         _triedFallback = true;
-        _logger.debug('No MA image for "${widget.artist.name}", trying fallback', context: 'ArtistCard');
+        _logger.debug('No MA image for "${widget.artist.name}", scheduling fallback', context: 'ArtistCard');
+        _scheduleFallbackFetch();
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Schedule fallback fetch with delay to avoid requests during fast scroll
+  void _scheduleFallbackFetch() {
+    _fallbackTimer?.cancel();
+    _fallbackTimer = Timer(_fallbackDelay, () {
+      if (mounted) {
         _fetchFallbackImage();
       }
     });
@@ -63,8 +86,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
     if (!_triedFallback && !_maImageFailed) {
       _maImageFailed = true;
       _triedFallback = true;
-      _logger.debug('MA image failed for "${widget.artist.name}", trying fallback', context: 'ArtistCard');
-      _fetchFallbackImage();
+      _logger.debug('MA image failed for "${widget.artist.name}", scheduling fallback', context: 'ArtistCard');
+      _scheduleFallbackFetch();
     }
   }
 
@@ -81,6 +104,9 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
     // Use fallback if MA image failed or wasn't available
     final imageUrl = (_maImageFailed || maImageUrl == null) ? _fallbackImageUrl : maImageUrl;
 
+    // PERF: Use appropriate cache size based on display size
+    final cacheSize = widget.imageCacheSize ?? 256;
+
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: GestureDetector(
         onTap: widget.onTap ?? () {
@@ -115,8 +141,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
                         ? CachedNetworkImage(
                             imageUrl: imageUrl,
                             fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            memCacheWidth: 256,
-                            memCacheHeight: 256,
+                            memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
+                            memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
                             fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
                             fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                             placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
@@ -163,6 +189,7 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
                   style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
                     color: colorScheme.onSurface,
                     fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                    height: 1.15,
                   ),
                 ),
               ),

lib/widgets/expandable_player.dart

@@ -1143,6 +1143,7 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
 
           _handleHorizontalDragEnd(details, maProvider);
         },
+        onPowerToggle: () => maProvider.togglePower(selectedPlayer.playerId),
       ),
       ),
     );
@@ -1694,9 +1695,11 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
                     child: SizedBox(
                       width: titleWidth,
                       child: Text(
-                        // Always show artist/author (was showing "Now Playing" when device reveal visible)
+                        // Always show artist/author/podcast name (was showing "Now Playing" when device reveal visible)
                         maProvider.isPlayingAudiobook
                             ? (maProvider.currentAudiobook?.authorsString ?? S.of(context)!.unknownAuthor)
+                            : maProvider.isPlayingPodcast
+                                ? (maProvider.currentPodcastName ?? S.of(context)!.podcasts)
                                 : currentTrack.artistsString,
                         style: TextStyle(
                           color: textColor.withOpacity(t > 0.5 ? 0.7 : MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTextOpacity),
@@ -1734,7 +1737,8 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
                 // Album name OR Chapter name (expanded only)
                 // GPU PERF: Use color alpha instead of Opacity widget
                 // For audiobooks: show current chapter; for music: show album
-                if (t > 0.3 && (currentTrack.album != null || maProvider.isPlayingAudiobook))
+                // For podcasts: hide album line since podcast name is already shown in artist position
+                if (t > 0.3 && (currentTrack.album != null || maProvider.isPlayingAudiobook) && !maProvider.isPlayingPodcast)
                   Positioned(
                     left: contentPadding,
                     right: contentPadding,
@@ -1883,11 +1887,12 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
                   ),
 
                 // Playback controls - with slide animation when collapsed
+                // Use skip 30s controls for audiobooks and podcasts
                 Positioned(
                   left: t > 0.5 ? 0 : null,
                   right: t > 0.5 ? 0 : collapsedControlsRight - miniPlayerSlideOffset,
                   top: controlsTop,
-                  child: maProvider.isPlayingAudiobook
+                  child: (maProvider.isPlayingAudiobook || maProvider.isPlayingPodcast)
                       ? _buildAudiobookControls(
                           maProvider: maProvider,
                           selectedPlayer: selectedPlayer,

lib/widgets/letter_scrollbar.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,255 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+
+/// A scrollbar that shows a letter popup when dragging, for fast navigation
+/// through alphabetically sorted lists.
+class LetterScrollbar extends StatefulWidget {
+  /// The scrollable child widget (ListView, GridView, etc.)
+  final Widget child;
+
+  /// The scroll controller for the child
+  final ScrollController controller;
+
+  /// List of items to extract letters from (must be sorted alphabetically)
+  /// Each item's first character is used to determine the letter
+  final List<String> items;
+
+  /// Callback when user taps/drags to a specific index
+  final void Function(int index)? onScrollToIndex;
+
+  /// Callback when drag state changes (for disabling scroll-to-hide)
+  final void Function(bool isDragging)? onDragStateChanged;
+
+  const LetterScrollbar({
+    super.key,
+    required this.child,
+    required this.controller,
+    required this.items,
+    this.onScrollToIndex,
+    this.onDragStateChanged,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<LetterScrollbar> createState() => _LetterScrollbarState();
+}
+
+class _LetterScrollbarState extends State<LetterScrollbar> {
+  bool _isDragging = false;
+  String _currentLetter = '';
+  double _dragPosition = 0;
+  double _scrollFraction = 0;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    widget.controller.addListener(_onScrollChanged);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    widget.controller.removeListener(_onScrollChanged);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onScrollChanged() {
+    if (!_isDragging && widget.controller.hasClients) {
+      final position = widget.controller.position;
+      if (position.maxScrollExtent > 0) {
+        final newFraction = (position.pixels / position.maxScrollExtent).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+        // PERF: Only rebuild if fraction changed by more than 1% to reduce rebuilds
+        if ((newFraction - _scrollFraction).abs() > 0.01) {
+          setState(() {
+            _scrollFraction = newFraction;
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Build a map of letter -> first index for that letter
+  Map<String, int> get _letterIndexMap {
+    final map = <String, int>{};
+    for (int i = 0; i < widget.items.length; i++) {
+      final item = widget.items[i];
+      if (item.isNotEmpty) {
+        final letter = item[0].toUpperCase();
+        if (!map.containsKey(letter)) {
+          map[letter] = i;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    return map;
+  }
+
+  String _getLetterAtPosition(double position, double maxHeight) {
+    if (widget.items.isEmpty || maxHeight <= 0) return '';
+
+    // Calculate which item index corresponds to this position
+    final fraction = (position / maxHeight).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+    final index = (fraction * (widget.items.length - 1)).round();
+
+    if (index >= 0 && index < widget.items.length) {
+      final item = widget.items[index];
+      if (item.isNotEmpty) {
+        return item[0].toUpperCase();
+      }
+    }
+    return '';
+  }
+
+  void _scrollToLetter(String letter) {
+    final letterMap = _letterIndexMap;
+    if (letterMap.containsKey(letter)) {
+      final index = letterMap[letter]!;
+      if (widget.onScrollToIndex != null) {
+        widget.onScrollToIndex!(index);
+      } else {
+        // Estimate scroll position based on index
+        // This is approximate - works better with fixed height items
+        final scrollController = widget.controller;
+        if (scrollController.hasClients) {
+          final maxScroll = scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent;
+          final fraction = index / widget.items.length;
+          final targetScroll = (fraction * maxScroll).clamp(0.0, maxScroll);
+
+          // Update scroll fraction immediately for smooth thumb tracking
+          setState(() {
+            _scrollFraction = fraction;
+          });
+
+          scrollController.jumpTo(targetScroll);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _handleDragStart(DragStartDetails details) {
+    setState(() {
+      _isDragging = true;
+      _dragPosition = details.localPosition.dy;
+    });
+    widget.onDragStateChanged?.call(true);
+    _updateLetterAndScroll(details.localPosition.dy);
+  }
+
+  void _handleDragUpdate(DragUpdateDetails details) {
+    setState(() {
+      _dragPosition = details.localPosition.dy;
+    });
+    _updateLetterAndScroll(details.localPosition.dy);
+  }
+
+  void _handleDragEnd(DragEndDetails details) {
+    setState(() {
+      _isDragging = false;
+    });
+    widget.onDragStateChanged?.call(false);
+  }
+
+  void _updateLetterAndScroll(double position) {
+    final renderBox = context.findRenderObject() as RenderBox?;
+    if (renderBox != null) {
+      final height = renderBox.size.height;
+      final letter = _getLetterAtPosition(position, height);
+      if (letter.isNotEmpty && letter != _currentLetter) {
+        setState(() {
+          _currentLetter = letter;
+        });
+        _scrollToLetter(letter);
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    return Stack(
+      children: [
+        // The scrollable content
+        widget.child,
+
+        // The draggable scrollbar area (right edge) - wider grab area
+        Positioned(
+          right: 0,
+          top: 0,
+          bottom: 0,
+          width: 32, // Wider grab area
+          child: GestureDetector(
+            onVerticalDragStart: _handleDragStart,
+            onVerticalDragUpdate: _handleDragUpdate,
+            onVerticalDragEnd: _handleDragEnd,
+            onTapDown: (details) {
+              _handleDragStart(DragStartDetails(
+                localPosition: details.localPosition,
+                globalPosition: details.globalPosition,
+              ));
+            },
+            onTapUp: (_) {
+              setState(() {
+                _isDragging = false;
+              });
+              widget.onDragStateChanged?.call(false);
+            },
+            behavior: HitTestBehavior.translucent,
+            child: LayoutBuilder(
+              builder: (context, constraints) {
+                final trackHeight = constraints.maxHeight;
+                final thumbHeight = _isDragging ? 60.0 : 40.0;
+                final availableTrack = trackHeight - thumbHeight;
+                final thumbTop = availableTrack * _scrollFraction;
+
+                return Stack(
+                  children: [
+                    // Thumb that tracks scroll position - use AnimatedPositioned for smooth motion
+                    AnimatedPositioned(
+                      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 50),
+                      curve: Curves.linear,
+                      top: thumbTop,
+                      right: 4,
+                      child: AnimatedContainer(
+                        duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 100),
+                        width: _isDragging ? 6 : 4,
+                        height: thumbHeight,
+                        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                          color: _isDragging
+                              ? colorScheme.primary
+                              : colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.3),
+                          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(3),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ],
+                );
+              },
+            ),
+          ),
+        ),
+
+        // The letter popup bubble
+        if (_isDragging && _currentLetter.isNotEmpty)
+          Positioned(
+            right: 48,
+            top: _dragPosition - 28,
+            child: Material(
+              elevation: 4,
+              color: colorScheme.primaryContainer,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+              child: Container(
+                width: 56,
+                height: 56,
+                alignment: Alignment.center,
+                child: Text(
+                  _currentLetter,
+                  style: TextStyle(
+                    color: colorScheme.onPrimaryContainer,
+                    fontSize: 28,
+                    fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+      ],
+    );
+  }
+}

lib/widgets/player/device_selector_bar.dart

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
   final GestureDragStartCallback? onHorizontalDragStart;
   final GestureDragUpdateCallback? onHorizontalDragUpdate;
   final GestureDragEndCallback? onHorizontalDragEnd;
+  final VoidCallback? onPowerToggle;
 
   const DeviceSelectorBar({
     super.key,
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
     this.onHorizontalDragStart,
     this.onHorizontalDragUpdate,
     this.onHorizontalDragEnd,
+    this.onPowerToggle,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -68,6 +70,8 @@ class DeviceSelectorBar extends StatelessWidget {
                   width: width,
                   slideOffset: slideOffset,
                   isHint: swipeHint != null,
+                  onPowerToggle: onPowerToggle,
+                  isPoweredOn: selectedPlayer.powered,
                 ),
               ],
             ),

lib/widgets/player/mini_player_content.dart

@@ -8,17 +8,20 @@ class MiniPlayerLayout {
   static const double textLeftOffset = 10.0; // Gap between art and text
   static const double textLeft = artSize + textLeftOffset; // 82px
   // 3-line layout: track, artist, player
-  static const double primaryTop = 7.0;
-  static const double secondaryTop = 27.0;
+  static const double primaryTop = 5.0; // raised slightly from 7
+  static const double secondaryTop = 26.0; // raised by 1
   static const double tertiaryTop = 46.0;
-  // 2-line layout (centered): player name, hint
-  static const double primaryTop2Line = 16.0;
-  static const double secondaryTop2Line = 36.0;
+  // 2-line layout (evenly spaced): player name, hint
+  // Height 72 / 3 = 24px spacing. Line 1 center at 24, Line 2 center at 48
+  static const double primaryTop2Line = 14.0; // 24 - (18/2) = 15, adjusted to 14
+  static const double secondaryTop2Line = 40.0; // raised slightly from 42
   static const double textRightPadding = 12.0;
+  static const double powerButtonSize = 40.0; // Power button tap area
   static const double iconSize = 28.0;
   static const double iconOpacity = 0.4;
   static const double secondaryTextOpacity = 0.6;
-  static const double primaryFontSize = 16.0;
+  static const double primaryFontSize = 16.0; // 3-line playing mode
+  static const double primaryFontSize2Line = 18.0; // larger for 2-line off mode
   static const double secondaryFontSize = 14.0;
   static const double tertiaryFontSize = 14.0;
   static const FontWeight primaryFontWeight = FontWeight.w500;
@@ -67,6 +70,12 @@ class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
   /// Progress value 0.0 to 1.0 (only used if showProgress is true)
   final double progress;
 
+  /// Callback for power button tap (only shown in 2-line mode when provided)
+  final VoidCallback? onPowerToggle;
+
+  /// Whether the player is currently powered on
+  final bool isPoweredOn;
+
   const MiniPlayerContent({
     super.key,
     required this.primaryText,
@@ -81,24 +90,35 @@ class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
     this.isHint = false,
     this.showProgress = false,
     this.progress = 0.0,
+    this.onPowerToggle,
+    this.isPoweredOn = true,
   });
 
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final hasSecondaryLine = secondaryText != null && secondaryText!.isNotEmpty;
     final hasTertiaryLine = tertiaryText != null && tertiaryText!.isNotEmpty;
+    final is2LineMode = !hasTertiaryLine;
+    final showPowerButton = is2LineMode && onPowerToggle != null;
     final slidePixels = slideOffset * width;
 
     // Use 3-line layout when tertiary exists, 2-line centered otherwise
     final primaryTop = hasTertiaryLine ? MiniPlayerLayout.primaryTop : MiniPlayerLayout.primaryTop2Line;
     final secondaryTop = hasTertiaryLine ? MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTop : MiniPlayerLayout.secondaryTop2Line;
 
-    // Calculate text width (leaves room for right padding)
-    final textWidth = width - MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft - MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding;
+    // Calculate right padding (extra space for power button in 2-line mode)
+    final rightPadding = showPowerButton
+        ? MiniPlayerLayout.powerButtonSize + 8.0
+        : MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding;
 
     // Darkened background for icon area (matches DeviceSelectorBar)
     final iconAreaBackground = Color.lerp(backgroundColor, Colors.black, 0.15)!;
 
+    // Font size for primary text (larger in 2-line mode)
+    final primaryFontSize = is2LineMode
+        ? MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize2Line
+        : MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize;
+
     return SizedBox(
       width: width,
       height: MiniPlayerLayout.height,
@@ -142,13 +162,13 @@ class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
             left: MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft + slidePixels,
             top: hasSecondaryLine
                 ? primaryTop
-                : (MiniPlayerLayout.height - MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize) / 2,
-            right: MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding - slidePixels,
+                : (MiniPlayerLayout.height - primaryFontSize) / 2,
+            right: rightPadding - slidePixels,
             child: Text(
               primaryText,
               style: TextStyle(
                 color: textColor,
-                fontSize: MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontSize,
+                fontSize: primaryFontSize,
                 fontWeight: MiniPlayerLayout.primaryFontWeight,
               ),
               maxLines: 1,
@@ -161,7 +181,7 @@ class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
             Positioned(
               left: MiniPlayerLayout.textLeft + slidePixels,
               top: secondaryTop,
-              right: MiniPlayerLayout.textRightPadding - slidePixels,
+              right: rightPadding - slidePixels,
               child: isHint
                   ? Row(
                       mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
@@ -212,6 +232,27 @@ class MiniPlayerContent extends StatelessWidget {
                 overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
               ),
             ),
+
+          // Power button (only for 2-line mode when callback provided)
+          // Matches PlayerCard power button style
+          if (showPowerButton)
+            Positioned(
+              right: 8.0 - slidePixels,
+              top: 0,
+              bottom: 0,
+              child: Center(
+                child: IconButton(
+                  onPressed: onPowerToggle,
+                  icon: Icon(
+                    Icons.power_settings_new_rounded,
+                    color: isPoweredOn ? textColor : textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
+                    size: 20,
+                  ),
+                  padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                  constraints: const BoxConstraints(),
+                ),
+              ),
+            ),
         ],
       ),
     );

pubspec.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: ensemble
 description: A minimalistic Music Assistant client built with Flutter
 publish_to: 'none'
-version: 2.7.4-beta+36
+version: 2.8.0-beta+37
 
 environment:
   sdk: '>=3.0.0 <4.0.0'