Are podcasts free?

By Pod Mirror

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What you must know about listening to podcasts

24 Aug, 2022

Podcasts are free, and almost all of them are accessible through  apps. You just need internet access, choose a podcast app /platform that works for you, then try out a few of the tens of thousands of podcasts

On website:Using a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge is the easiest way to listen to podcasts. Either a computer or the web browser on your phone can be used for this. Just type the words "the best podcasts" 

On iPhone

If you have an iPhone you can use the Apple podcasts app pre-installed in your phone to listen to podcasts.

iPhone:  You should already have the Podcasts app installed on your phone. If not look for it in your app store. Visit the app store and download it if it isn't.

iPhone:  Go to the search page in the Podcast app (click on the magnifying glass button in the navigation at the bottom).

iPhone:  At the top, there should be a search box and another magnifying glass symbol. Input the name of the podcast you wish to find by tapping on here and typing "Guardian Books," for example. On your keyboard, press "enter."

iPhone:  Tap on the desired podcast in the search results to open it. The podcast's home page should appear after clicking this.

iPhone:  A list of recent episodes will be shown once you get on the podcast's main page. To play one, tap on it.

iPhone:  If you like what you hear, you can subscribe for free by clicking the subscribe button at the top of the page. This implies that the programme will download the newest episodes to your collection without your intervention.

On Android

If you have an android you can download and install the Google podcasts app from Google Play to listen to the podcasts.

Android:  Once the app is open, enter the name of the podcast you wish to find in the search box (look for the magnifying glass symbol), for example, Football Weekly. You can also try the web app. Click on link below

Android:  Select the desired podcast from the search results, then tap it once more. The podcast's home page should appear after clicking this.

Android:  Once there, a list of the most recent episodes should be shown. To play one, tap on it.

Android:  Click the subscribe button at the top of the page if you enjoy it.  When you subscribe to a podcast, it will appear at the top and a new section will inform you whenever new episodes are available.