Podcast FAQ

how to slow down podcast speed

by Fern Kohler Sr. Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to Fix a Podcast Playing Too Fast or Slow.

  • Open the Podcast app.
  • Select and play the podcast you want to listen to at a faster speed.
  • Locate the 1x on the podcast play screen.
  • Tap the number to change the speed to 1 1/2x, 2x, or 1/2x. That is, one-and-a-half times faster, two times faster, or at half-speed (slower).
  • You can easily set it back to normal speed by tapping the number with an x until it says 1x again.

How to speed up or slow down a podcast episode
  1. Open the Podcasts app and start listening to an episode.
  2. Tap the mini player at the bottom of the screen to expand the audio controls.
  3. Tap the Playback Speed button to choose a speed.
Mar 14, 2022

Full Answer

How to speed up or slow down podcasts on iPhone?

How to Speed Up or Slow Down Podcasts on iPhone Open the “Podcasts” app on iPhone if you have not done so already Start playing any podcast as usual Look for the “1x” button near the standard playback buttons, tap that to start adjusting the playback speed.

How do you fix a podcast that is playing too fast?

How to Fix a Podcast Playing Too Fast or Slow 1 Open the Podcast app. 2 Select and play the podcast you want to listen to at a faster speed. 3 Locate the 1x on the podcast play screen. 4 Tap the number to change the speed to 1 1/2x, 2x, or 1/2x. ... 5 You can easily set it back to normal speed by tapping the number with an x until it says 1x again.

How do I change the playback speed of a podcast?

Podcast playing at twice the normal speed. Tap the “2X” in the upper-right-hand corner of your screen to decrease the playback speed. Podcast playing at half the normal speed. Tap the “1/2X” in the upper-right-hand corner of your screen to increase the playback speed to normal speed.

Does speeding up a podcast make it sound better?

Speeding up a podcast will have an impact on the speakers voices, sounds, music, and all other noise within the podcast episode, so it’s a good idea to use the feature conservatively as a 2x speed increase can really make things sound funny.

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Can you adjust podcast speed?

If you're listening to a podcast on iHeartRadio for iOS or Android or at iHeart.com and the podcast episode is playing too fast or too slow, open the fullscreen player by tapping on the player bar at the bottom of your screen, then tap on the speed control to make it faster, slower, or reset it back to 1x speed.

Why do my podcast play too fast?

Most likely, you either changed the podcast playback speed and forgot about it, or you inadvertently touched the playback speed button and toggled them to play faster. The latter scenario is quite easy to happen accidentally since it's just a little text button on the screen.

How do I slow down a podcast on my iPhone?

How to speed up or slow down a podcast episodeOpen the Podcasts app and start listening to an episode.Tap the mini player at the bottom of the screen to expand the audio controls.Tap the Playback Speed button to choose a speed.

How do I change the speed of Apple podcasts on my Mac?

Change the playback speed: Choose Controls > Playback Speed, then choose a speed. Adjust volume: Drag the volume slider right or left to increase or decrease the volume (or use the playback controls in the Touch Bar). Choose speakers: Click the AirPlay button to choose which speakers you want to use.

How to make a podcast play faster?

Select and play the podcast you want to listen to at a faster speed. Locate the 1x on the podcast play screen. Tap the number to change the speed to 1 1/2x, 2x, or 1/2x. That is, one-and-a-half times faster, two times faster, or at half-speed (slower). You can easily set it back to normal speed by tapping the number with an x until it says 1x again.

How long is a podcast?

The length of podcasts varies hugely from a few minutes to a couple hours.

Don't Try to Change Yourself Too Much

Let's start with this: don't try to change yourself too much. As soon as you start to mess with your natural style, that's when it begins to sound forced, unnatural, and false to your audience. And, as I'm sure you're aware, that's not the way to grow loyal listeners.

Counting Pauses

Here's the first step to slowing down your podcast delivery. Think about it. There's no rocket science here – just be aware, and think it through.

Pronounce Your First Word or Words

During your pauses, think about relaxing, about slowing down. And importantly, think about pronouncing that first word in your podcast delivery.

I (Sometimes) Speak Too Fast

Often, this comes down to confidence. There's nothing like a bag of nerves to speed up your podcast delivery. We have a series of articles around confidence and hang-ups related to podcasting, such as ‘What if People Don't Like Me?' So, check that out. But, to gain real confidence, nothing beats a lot of practice.

Why is podcast faster on iPhone?

The Podcasts app on iPhone allows users to adjust playback speed, making the podcast play faster or slower. If you’re wondering why it’d be helpful to adjust the speed of podcasts, there are several reasons; increased comprehension or understanding, speeding through uninteresting parts of a podcast, or perhaps my favorite use which is to listen ...

Does speeding up a podcast make it sound funny?

Speeding up a podcast will have an impact on the speakers voices, sounds, music, and all other noise within the podcast episode, so it’s a good idea to use the feature conservatively as a 2x speed increase can really make things sound funny. Slowing down a podcast is mixed, while it can increase comprehension if someone is talking way too fast, ...

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