What is a podcast?
Podcasts are episodes of a program available on the Internet. Podcasts are usually original audio or video recordings, but can also be recorded broadcasts of a television or radio program, a lecture, a performance, or other event.
For podcast publishers, podcasts are a great way to reach a wide audience.
When you subscribe to a podcast using the Podcasts app for iOS, or using iTunes on your Mac or PC, you are subscribing to the podcast updates by that particular podcast producer.
How can I subscribe to podcasts on my iPhone, iPad, or iPod?
To subscribe to a podcast, tap Subscribe on the page for that podcast. To play a podcast, select an episode and tap ‘Listen’.
How can I subscribe to a podcasts on my Mac or PC?
To subscribe to a podcast, click Subscribe on the page for that podcast. When you subscribe to a podcast, you will automatically get notifications for new episodes.
You can manage your podcast subscriptions and play the episodes you have downloaded in the Podcasts section of your library.
How much do podcasts cost?
LLS podcasts are free.
How do I unsubscribe from a podcast?
In the Podcasts app for iOS, you can manage your podcast subscriptions in My Podcasts. Select a subscribed podcast, tap Settings, and turn off the Subscription setting.
In the Google Play app for Androids, tap the info icon to open the episode details. From there you will be able to ‘Remove’ or ‘Manage subscriptions’.
On your Mac or PC, you can manage your podcast subscriptions in the Podcasts section of your library. Select a subscribed podcast, click the Settings icon, and deselect the Subscribed checkbox.
For further assistance with the Podcasts app, please email cgusack@mlicme.org.