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    How to Listen to Podcasts

    Discover and enjoy free audio shows on any topic — news, history, comedy, health, and more.

    In this guide (6 steps):

    1. 1.What is a podcast?
    2. 2.Choose a podcast app
    3. 3.Find podcasts you like
    4. 4.Subscribe to shows
    5. 5.Listen and control playback
    6. 6.Great podcasts for beginners
    1

    What is a podcast?

    ~15s
    A podcast is a free audio show you can listen to on your phone, tablet, or computer. New episodes are released regularly — like a radio show you listen to whenever you want.
    2

    Choose a podcast app

    ~15s
    iPhone users have Apple Podcasts built in. Android users can use Google Podcasts or Spotify. Spotify works on all devices and has both music and podcasts.
    3

    Find podcasts you like

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    Browse by category: True Crime, News, History, Comedy, Health, Technology. Search for topics you enjoy. Check the "Top Charts" for popular shows.
    4

    Subscribe to shows

    ~15s
    Tap Follow or Subscribe on a podcast page. New episodes automatically download so you can listen offline. You won't miss any new content.
    5

    Listen and control playback

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    Press play to start. Use the 15-second skip button to jump ahead. Adjust playback speed — 1.2x is slightly faster but still easy to follow.
    6

    Great podcasts for beginners

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    News: NPR Up First (10 minutes daily). History: Throughline. Technology: Tech Talk Today. Health: The Peter Attia Drive. Entertainment: SmartLess.

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