Podcast FAQ

why won't my podcast play

by Adriel Heller Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Why can’t I play my podcasts? The most common reason an episode won’t play in your browser, is because an extension you have installed is blocking it. The best way to test if this is the case, is to enter private browsing (incognito) mode in your browser, and attempt to play the podcast again.

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How to troubleshoot the Podcasts app crashing?

  • Force Quit the Podcasts app on iPhone
  • Delete and Reinstall the Apple Podcasts app
  • Turn ON and Off Airplane Mode on iPhone
  • Check if Apple Servers are Working or Not
  • Restart Your iPhone
  • Restart Wi-Fi router
  • Reset iPhone Network Settings
  • Reset All iPhone Settings
  • Backup your Device and Set it up as New
  • Contact Apple Support

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Why is my Apple podcast not playing?

Reasons the Apple Podcasts App Won't Play These include a spotty Internet connection or a problem with the servers hosting the podcast. The podcast might also fail to play because of a software bug or configuration issue in the Podcasts app.

Why can't I get my podcast to play?

Bandwidth and software incompatibility are the two leading causes of podcasts that will not start playing. It could also be your Wi-Fi network, a broken link, or even buffering times. It is also possible you need to update your phone or app.

How do I get Podcasts to play?

Download the Google Podcasts app. Ask your Google Assistant to play a specific podcast. Search for a podcast in your Google app. or on google.com....Add a podcast by RSS feedOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .At the bottom, tap Activity. Subscriptions.Tap More. ... Enter the feed URL.Tap Subscribe.

Why can't I hear Podcasts on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you can't hear any sound or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker may need servicing. Contact Apple Support for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

How do I reset podcast app?

Try restoring your device and setting it up as newLaunch the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.Tap General.Tap Reset.Tap Erase All Content and Settings.Enter your device's passcode if prompted.Tap Backup Then Erase if you haven't backed up your device yet. Otherwise, tap Erase Now.

How do I play a podcast on my iPhone?

Play a podcast Tap an episode. To pick up where you left off in a show or resume playing a previous episode, tap Listen Now, then scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap an episode below Recently Played. Tip: To jump to a specific time in the episode, drag the slider below the show's artwork.

How do I listen to podcasts on Apple?

Many (but not all) podcasts can be streamed from the host's website.In a browser on your Android device, open the webpage that contains the podcast. ... Browse for the podcast show or episode you want to listen to.Tap the "Play" or "Listen" button to begin streaming.

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Is podcast on iPhone free?

Podcasts on the iTunes Store are free.

Why does my iPhone suddenly have no sound?

Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker might need service.

How do I update Podcasts on my iPhone?

From the Settings app on iPhone and iPad, navigate to Podcasts, then tap Automatically Downloaded to choose how many episodes are downloaded and kept on the device for all shows.

Why are my Apple Podcasts not downloading?

Minor bugs and glitches, insufficient permissions, and corrupt network settings are the most common reasons that can prevent Apple Podcasts from downloading your podcasts locally to your iPhone.

What to do if your podcast isn't showing up on Google?

If a Google search for your podcast isn't showing your associated website, confirm that your feed and homepage link to each other. This is a very strong signal to Google that the two items are related.

How long does it take for podcasts to update?

It takes Podcasts Manager about a day to notice most feed updates. Additionally, there is a 2-3 day data latency in Podcasts Manager data, so it can take a few days after a successful fix or newly discovered feed to begin to see data for your show.

What to do if you don't have access to a show?

If you don't have access to an existing show, ask a show Admin to grant you access. If you don't know who to ask, contact the owner's email listed in the <googleplay:owner> or <itunes:owner> tag of the feed.

Is my podcast on Google?

Podcast is not on Google. If your podcast isn't appearing in Google Search or Google Podcasts, try the following troubleshooting steps. Note that Google doesn't guarantee that every podcast will show up on Google. 1.

Is a podcast already claimed?

Podcast is already claimed. If you try to verify ownership of a feed, but get a warning that the podcast is already claimed, you should contact the owner listed in the currently verified feed. Visit the feed that you tried to claim* and look for the owner email listed in the <googleplay:owner> or <itunes:owner> tag.

Does an episode have data?

Episode has no data, but appears in Podcasts Manager. Remember that an episode must have data in order to appear in Podcasts Manager. If your episode appears in Podcasts Manager but doesn't show any data in the report, you're probably zoomed in to a time period without data.

Is episode on Google Podcasts?

Episode is not on Google. If your show is available to listeners on Google Podcasts platforms, but new episodes aren't appearing (or other changes aren't appearing): Confirm that you haven't blocked your episode. See Google isn't noticing your feed updates.

Make sure Apple servers are working

Before you run through any DIY troubleshooting steps, the first thing you'll want to do is check to see if the Podcasts app is down on Apple's end. If it is, just sit back and wait for it to be fixed. There's nothing you can do about it.

Try restarting your Wi-Fi and cellular connection

The Apple Podcasts app has, in the past, experienced a bug relating to your device's internet connection. Before doing anything drastic, try triggering a reconnection of your internet by turning on and off Airplane mode.

Try resetting your network settings

A slightly more powerful process than Airplane mode, but can often be the fix you need for internet connectivity issues. When you reset your network settings, you'll have to reenter your passwords, so don't do this unless you're sure you can sign back into all Wi-Fi networks you currently have access to. Have those passwords handy.

Delete and reinstall the Apple Podcasts app

If restarting your internet connection isn't working, the next step is to delete the Podcasts app and reinstall it. This can sometimes clear out any cruft, cleaning up the code and hopefully getting rid of bugs.

Try resetting all your settings

This one is a bit of a pain in the butt. You'll lose all of your system settings and will have to manually add them back in. This includes wallpapers, Wi-Fi passwords, font sizes, screen brightness, and yes, Apple Pay. You'll have to add all of this back in again.

Try restoring your device and setting it up as new

Yeah. This is a big one and pretty time-consuming. Before you do anything, please back up your device. This is more important than anything because, once you isolate the issue, you can go back and install your fresh backup (or just start over, it's kind of refreshing to start with a new system).

Call Apple Support

If, after all of these troubleshooting suggestions, you still aren't able to stream, download, or access podcasts in the Apple Podcasts app, it's time to elevate the issue to the next level.

Why are podcasts not downloading on my iPhone?

If a poor Wi-Fi connection is the reason why podcasts are not downloading on your iPhone, try resetting your iPhone’s network settings. This will reset all of its Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, and VPN settings for factory defaults. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network after resetting network settings, it’ll be like you’re connecting to ...

Why won't my iPhone download podcasts?

A lot of the time, your iPhone won’t download podcasts because it’s not connected to Wi-Fi. Many of the troubleshooting steps in this article will help you diagnose Wi-Fi related problems, but later on we’ll also address other reasons why Podcasts may not be downloading on your iPhone.

How to sync podcasts on iPhone?

To make sure your podcasts are syncing to your iPhone, go to Settings -> Podcasts and turn on the switch next to Sync Podcasts . You’ll know Sync Podcasts is on when the switch is green. If Sync Podcasts isn’t on, tap on the switch to turn it on.

How to forget wifi network?

To forget the Wi-Fi network, open the Settings and tap Wi-Fi. Then, tap the information button (the blue “i” in a circle). Finally, tap Forget This Network, then Forget when the confirmation alert pops up on the screen. Once the network has been forgotten, it’ll appear under Choose A Network.

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