How to Use the Podcasts App on Mac: Easy Guide for macOS Tahoe

With the dedicated Podcasts app on macOS Tahoe, finding, managing, and listening to your favorite shows is seamless. Whether you’re new to podcasts or a longtime listener, this guide will help you master the app’s features.

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How to Play a Podcast in the Podcasts App

To start listening immediately:

1. Open the Podcasts app from your Dock, Launchpad, or Applications folder.

2. Browse your Library or New tab to find a show.

3. Click on a podcast’s artwork, then select the episode you want to hear and click the Play button.

How to Search for a Podcast

To discover new podcasts:

1. Launch the Podcasts app.
2. Use the Search Bar in the top-right corner.
3. Enter the name, host, or topic and press Return.

How to Subscribe to a Podcast

Subscribing adds the podcast to your library and downloads new episodes automatically (based on your settings).

1. Find a podcast you want to follow via Search or Browse.
2. Click on its artwork to open the show page.
3. Click the Follow button.

How to Unsubscribe from a Podcast

Unsubscribing stops new episodes from downloading, but keeps already downloaded episodes in your library.

1. In your Library, find the podcast.
2. Click on its artwork to open the show page.
3. Click the ••• (More) button.
4. Select Unfollow.

How to Delete a Podcast from Your Library

This removes the podcast and all its downloaded episodes.

1. In your Library, locate the podcast.
2. Right-click (or Control-click) on its artwork.
3. Select Remove Downloads from the context menu.

How to Queue a Podcast Episode

Add episodes to your “Up Next” queue for continuous playback.

1. Find the episode in your Library, show page, or episode list.
2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the episode title.
3. Choose Play Next (to play it immediately after the current episode).

How to View Top Charts

See what’s popular worldwide or in specific categories.

1. Click the New tab in the sidebar.
2. Here, you can find sections like Top Shows or Top Episodes.

How to Share a Podcast

Easily recommend shows or episodes with friends.

1. Navigate to the show page or a specific episode.
2. Click the Share button (a square with an upward arrow) near the top of the window.

3. Choose your preferred method: Messages, Mail, AirDrop, Notes, etc.

How to Change Episode Playback Order

Control whether episodes play from newest to oldest or vice versa for a specific podcast.

1. In your Library, go to the podcast’s show page.
2. Click the Episodes button.
3. Choose Sort Oldest to Newest.

Conclusion: Mastering the Podcasts App on macOS Tahoe

The Podcasts app in macOS Tahoe is a powerful, intuitive hub for all your audio content. With these steps, you can efficiently manage your subscriptions, discover new favorites, and tailor your listening experience.

Have more questions or tips about using the Podcasts app on Mac? Share them in the comments below!