Personally, it never occurred to me. I had been using Google Podcasts and even before they announced it was EOL, it was getting annoying.
Spotify was there, had everything, so I used it. They keep putting their prices up and I am ready to leave.
What podcast app would you recommend?
I think they, and others, are telling you the manufacturer has given you the choice of use Windows, or dont update.
And I get it, that is a not a great choice.
But if you want the update, use peoples suggestions.