Listen to Podcasts on the Web or Desktop
If you’re planning on listening to podcasts via your desktop or laptop computer, you can do so one of two ways: via a web player platform (like Spotify Web Player) or by using a desktop app (like Apple Podcasts or the Spotify desktop app).
Listening to Podcasts Using the Spotify Web Player
Using a web player is can be helpful because you usually don’t need a specific operating system or web browser and you don’t have to download a podcast to listen to it; you can just stream your chosen podcast online via the web player itself. Here’s how to listen to a podcast using Spotify Web Player. All you need is an internet connection, a web browser, and a Spotify account.
How to Listen to Podcasts on the Apple Podcasts App for Mac
When Apple unveiled macOS Catalina, it also announced that it was getting rid of iTunes in favor of replacing it with three new apps, one of which is known as Apple Podcasts. If your Mac already runs on macOS Catalina or later, you’re most likely going to use the Apple Podcasts desktop app for your podcast listening needs.
How to Listen to Podcasts on the Spotify Desktop App for Windows 10
If you plan on using your Windows 10 computer to listen to podcasts, the easiest way to do so might be the Spotify desktop app for Windows, especially if you already have an account because you use Spotify on a mobile device. The interesting thing about Spotify as a podcast platform is that you don’t have to have Windows 10 to use it. The desktop app is available for Mac, Linux, and Chromebook as well. But for the purposes of these instructions, we’re going to focus on the Windows 10 version.
How to Listen to Podcasts on Android Using Podcast Addict
The Podcast Addict mobile app for Android devices is a wildly popular podcast app and for good reason: It has an easy-to-use interface. Here’s how to listen to podcasts by using Podcast Addict.
How to Listen to Podcasts on iOS: Using Apple Podcasts
The Apple Podcasts app is also available as an iOS app for iPhones.
How to Listen to Podcasts Via Alexa or Google Home
If you’re planning on using Alexa to listen to podcasts you can do so by using the Alexa app and the TuneIn radio service. You can play podcasts via Google Home just by simply using voice commands that specifically ask for a certain podcast. (“Hey Google: Play Stuff You Missed in History Class.”) You’re also expected to control playback simply by using voice commands as well, such as “next episode” or “pause.”
