In the Podcasts app, you can organize the podcasts you follow, catch up on the latest episodes, and create your own stations.
Your library is where it happens. You can change the episode playback order, set download limits for each podcast, mark an episode as played or unplayed, and hide episodes you already played. Your library also shows the shows you follow and the channels you subscribe to.
Here’s how to organize your podcast library on iPhone.
View your podcast library
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Tap Library to see the following options:
- Shows: Tap Followed to view shows you follow. If you downloaded or saved episodes from podcasts you don’t follow, tap All to see them. You can tap any show to see its information or the episodes you downloaded or saved.
- Channels: See channels you subscribe to, channels you added to your favorites, and channels that have shows you follow. You can tap a channel to browse all of its shows.
- Categories: See categories you added to your favorites, along with categories for any shows you follow.
- Saved: See episodes you saved.
- Downloaded: See episodes you downloaded. You can watch or listen to these episodes without an internet connection.
- Latest Episodes: See the most recent episodes from each show you follow. To change how long episodes stay in this playlist, tap the More button.
- Stations: If you created stations, each one is listed.
Change the episode playback order
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Tap Library, then tap Shows.
- Touch and hold a show, then tap Settings.
- Choose an option under Episode Order.
Play an episode from the show page, and the remaining episodes play in the order you’ve chosen.
Set download limits for each podcast
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Tap Library, then tap Shows.
- Touch and hold a show, then tap Settings.
- Tap Automatically Download and choose an option.
- Tap Download Video. Choose On to download video for offline playback, or Off to download audio only.
Mark an episode as played or unplayed
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Search or browse for a podcast.
- Do any of the following:
- Mark an episode while viewing show information: Swipe right on an episode and tap Played or Unplayed.
- Mark an episode while viewing episode information: Tap the More button. Then tap Mark as Played or Mark as Unplayed.
- Mark all episodes listed while viewing a show you follow: Tap the More button. Tap Mark All as Played, Mark Filtered as Played, Mark All as Unplayed, or Mark Filtered as Unplayed.
Hide episodes you already played
To hide episodes you’ve already played, change a show’s settings.
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Tap Library, tap Shows, and touch and hold a show.
- Tap Settings and turn on Hide Played Episodes.
To automatically hide played episodes for all shows you follow, go to Settings > Apps > Podcasts, then turn on Hide Played Episodes.
Create your own station
Stations, similar to a music playlist, group shows you follow based on themes like morning commute, comedy, or news. Your station automatically gets new episodes from the podcasts you choose on a regular basis.
- Start the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
- Tap Library and then tap the More button.
- Tap New Station, then add a title.
- Tap Choose Shows. Then tap the shows you want to add to the station (or turn on Include All Shows).
- Tap the Done button.
Quick tip: You decide how many episodes from each podcast get added to your station. Tap the station and tap the More button, then tap Station Settings. From there, tap Episodes and choose an option to use the same settings for all podcasts in the station, or tap a show in the list and choose an option to adjust only that one.
