There are several ways to listen to a podcast, each geared to your preferences and convenience.
Streaming
Perhaps the easiest way to listen to podcasts is online via your computer or laptop. This is called streaming and will require a connection to the internet.
There are also entities called podcast networks, which act as publishers for a variety of podcasts, allowing listeners to find several shows all in one place.
Podcast app on your phone
Listeners can also download a podcast from apps such as Apple Podcasts on their smartphone or tablet, which allows you to store the podcast on your device, letting you listen on the go and without an internet connection.
First, you will need to download the podcast app, then open it up, and then you can search for your desired podcast or browse the selection available. If you decide that you want to listen to a particular podcast, hit the “Follow” button, and then play your episode of choice! If you want to listen without an internet connection, make sure to download the individual podcast first.
Depending on your smart device, you have several options for which app to use, such as:
- Apple Podcasts – built into iPhones and iPads.
- GoodPods – a popular podcast app for Android devices that works very similarly to Apple Podcasts.
You can now install Apple Podcasts on your Android phone
Apple Podcasts is one of the most popular ways of listening to podcasts – and now you can on your Android phone.
Apple Podcasts gives you a way to browse through some of the biggest shows, curated by Apple Podcasts teams across the world.
You’ll also get be able to support your favourite podcasts, get ad-free versions and early access, using premium subscriptions.
Apple Podcasts isn’t in the Google Play store. Instead, you need to install it a slightly different way.
Follow these instructions, thanks to James Cridland from Podnews!
