Get Hooked on Podcasts: Easy Listening on iPhone, Android, and Spotify

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Podcasts are the perfect companion for any moment, offering an amazing mix of entertainment, education and inspiration. Whether you’re commuting, working out or relaxing at home, there’s a podcast out there for you. Let’s quickly dive into how you can start listening on your iPhone, Android device or Spotify.

iPhone 

  1. Open Apple Podcasts on your device.
  2. Browse popular shows or categories or use the search bar to find a specific show.
  3. Click on the podcast you’d like to listen to.
  4. To play an episode, simply press play.

Android

  1. Open the YouTube Music app on your device.
  2. Type in the search bar to find podcasts in the YouTube Music app. Use the categories at the top of the page to filter your results.
  3. Click on the podcast you’d like to listen to.
  4. To play an episode, simply press play.

Spotify

  1. Download and open the Spotify app on your phone, tablet, or desktop.
  2. Browse Spotify’s selection of Episodes for you or tap the Search button to find something specific. This Search button is on the left side menu on a desktop and on the bottom menu from a phone.
  3. In the search tab, select Podcasts, then choose a category and start browsing for a podcast to listen to.
  4. Select a podcast cover to see all its episodes and details. 
  5. Choose an episode and press the Play button to start listening. Note that some of Spotify’s podcasts are now also videos.
  6. To keep up to date with a podcast’s new releases, press the Follow button which is just above all the episodes of a podcast.

Podcasts bring a world of knowledge and stories right to your ears. They fit seamlessly into your day, making learning and entertainment easy and fun. For a dose of laughter and a blast from the past, check out our friend Ted Danson’s podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes).”

Grab your device, follow these simple steps and dive into the wonderful world of podcasts today!