Podcasts

The iTunes Store offers more than 100,000 audio and video podcasts from independent creators and big names like HBO, NPR, ESPN, The Onion, CBS Sports, and The New York Times.

What’s a podcast?

A podcast is a free video or audio series — like a TV or radio show — that you download from iTunes and play on your computer, iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV. Visit the iTunes Store to search for podcasts that pique your interest. Once you find one, give it a quick listen, then click a single button to subscribe.

Download thousands for free.

Thousands of podcasts in dozens of categories make for a smorgasbord of entertainment. And it’s all free. Simply find the podcasts you want, click Subscribe, and voilà! You get the most recent episode — and all future episodes — delivered directly to your iTunes library. Or download past episodes by clicking the Get Episode button.

Find podcasts for everyone.

Catch up on current events with CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° Daily. Energize your run with Podrunner music mixes. Keep the kids engaged with shows from Sesame Street. Whatever the topic, chances are there’s a podcast about it. From well-known radio and TV shows in more than 50 languages to specialty indie shows exclusively available as podcasts, you’re sure to find a perfect fit. And if you can’t locate a particular podcast on the iTunes Store, never fear. Subscribe to any podcast by dragging its URL into your podcast library.

Change your settings.

Your podcast episodes download automatically to your iTunes library. Once they download, you can enjoy them even when you’re not connected to the Internet. Open iTunes preferences to customize the what, where, and when of podcasts on iTunes. Check for new podcast episodes hourly, daily, weekly, or manually. Automatically download and keep every episode — or just the most recent ones. Keep all your episodes, delete them after you play them, or keep a specific number based on release date.

For tips on creating and publishing podcasts, visit Podcast Resources

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