gingerman

I’m probably wrong, but the first app that comes to mind is Tapatalk

I just finished listening to a podcast about a very similar situation, it’s a great listen. It’s called Noble for anyone interested.

I like the look of both of these but do you know a way to sync them with a PC?

If you’re planning to download media, check out the Server Wiki. It has guides on setting up all the software to automate the process.

Most Usenet providers offer secure connections so I don’t know if it’s necessary, but I use a VPN.

I’m seeing the same. My instance was upgraded last night, now the front page reloads everytime I go back. Testing on Firefox on Android, not sure of other setups.