diff --git a/surfsense_backend/app/podcasts/duration_limits.py b/surfsense_backend/app/podcasts/duration_limits.py
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+"""Shared bounds and defaults for podcast target duration."""
+
+MAX_DURATION_SECONDS = 24 * 60 * 60
+MIN_DURATION_SECONDS = 15
+DEFAULT_MIN_SECONDS = 20
+DEFAULT_MAX_SECONDS = 30