diff --git a/hosts/common/programs/sway/config b/hosts/common/programs/sway/config
index ca9b346f4..fadca79bf 100644
--- a/hosts/common/programs/sway/config
+++ b/hosts/common/programs/sway/config
@@ -177,10 +177,12 @@ assign [app_id="org.gnome.Fractal"] workspace number 1
 assign [app_id="signal"] workspace number 1
 assign [app_id="so.libdb.dissent"]  workspace number 1
 
-# window display settings
-# force KOReader to always display a titlebar, even when the only window being rendered.
-# desirable primarily to avoid slooow reflows when another app is opened. but also nice to have the book title rendered.
-for_window [app_id="KOReader"] border normal
+### window display settings
+
+# force titlebars even when no other windows in workspace:
+# - gpodder: to avoid having buttons move under your finger after closing a podcast.
+# - KOReader: to avoid slow reflows when opening/closing a 2nd app; also nice to have the book title rendered.
+for_window [app_id="gpodder|KOReader"] border normal
 
 for_window [app_id="deadd-notification-center"] {
   border none