This article explains how to subscribe to a podcast channel and listen to an episode, using Android. If you live in the US you can use Google Play Music, or you can use the Podcast Player app anywhere else in the world.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using Google Play Music
Step 1. Open the Google Play Music app on your Android device
Look for the icon that looks like an orange arrow with a musical note. You can find it in the App menu.
If you don't have the Play Music app on your phone or tablet, you can download and install it from the Play Store
Step 2. Press the ☰ button
You will find it in the upper left corner of the screen. Press it and a navigation menu will open on the left side.
Step 3. Press Podcast in the menu
From here you can browse and download various podcasts.
Step 4. Press the Leaderboards tab
You will see this entry at the top of the Podcast page. Press it and the list of the most popular podcasts in your area will open.
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Alternatively, you can press the icon
at the top right and search for a specific podcast or topic.
- You can also press the menu All the categories and browse all podcasts that fall into a specific category.
Step 5. Press a podcast
The list of available episodes will open on a new page.
Step 6. Press the Subscribe button
You can find it under the podcast name on the available episodes page.
If you don't see this button, press " ⋮"and look for the voice subscribe in the menu that opens.
Step 7. Customize your membership
You can enable automatic downloads, push notifications or change the playback order of episodes.
- If you tick the box Automatic download, your Android device will automatically download the last three episodes.
- If you tick the box Notifications, you will receive a push notification every time a new episode is published.
- Awards Playback order to decide whether to play the episodes from newest to oldest or in reverse order.
Step 8. Press the Subscribe button
You will see this entry written in orange in the lower right corner of the window. Press it to subscribe to the podcast you have selected.
Step 9. Scroll down and hit an episode
Playback will start immediately.
Method 2 of 2: Using Podcast Player
Step 1. Download the Podcast Player app from the Play Store
Search for Podcast Player on the Google store, then press the green button Install to get the app.
Podcast Player is a free third-party application that allows you to download and listen to podcasts
Step 2. Open the Podcast Player app on your Android device
The icon looks like a white radio tower inside a purple circle. You can find it in the app menu.
Step 3. Select the topics that interest you
Once you open the app, you will be asked to choose the categories and topics that interest you. Press a topic to select it.
You have to give at least three preferences, but if you prefer you can choose more topics
Step 4. Press the Next button
The topics you have chosen will be confirmed and podcasts will be recommended based on your interests.
Step 5. Press Jump at the top right
You will skip the recommendations page and open the main app screen.
Alternatively, you can press the " +"next to the podcasts you want to follow.
Step 6. Press a podcast on the Podcast page
Find one that interests you, then tap on the title or icon to view the list of episodes.
The Podcast page opens to the tab Recommended. You can browse the other channels by switching to one of the tabs Trendy, Categories or Networks up.
Step 7. Press the Subscribe button
You will see this purple button above the episode list. Press it to subscribe to the podcast you have selected.
Step 8. Scroll down and hit an episode
The episode details will open in a new window.
Step 9. Press the button
You will find it on the right side of the screen. Press it to immediately start playing the selected episode.
