Why do people use the Apple Podcasts app?

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 28. 06. 2024
  • See the pinned comment about skipping from AirPods and CarPlay! Apparently this can be changed in the system Settings app. Can't believe I missed this đŸ€ŠđŸ»â€â™‚ïž
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  • @michaelraiwet
    @michaelraiwet Pƙed 3 lety +41

    Hey Matt, goto Settings > Podcasts > External Controls to switch the skipping/next behaviour.

    • @JerrySchulze
      @JerrySchulze Pƙed 3 lety +2

      This ☝

    • @ABetterComputer
      @ABetterComputer  Pƙed 3 lety +8

      OMG this changed everything! Thank you, it must have been 10 years since I changed a setting in the Settings app, but this helped a lot. 😁

    • @TheCreatureWorksStudio
      @TheCreatureWorksStudio Pƙed 2 lety +3

      They recently changed it and for the worse. It is a heaping pile of dung. Now you can’t subscribe now. You have to download podcasts and there are three different places in the app with stuff unorganized everywhere. I still can’t figure out the thought process in regards to the changes.

    • @jesss9378
      @jesss9378 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      do you know how to delete podcast that have been listened to?

    • @michaelraiwet
      @michaelraiwet Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@jesss9378 in Settings > Podcasts there is an option to Remove Played Downloads option. Otherwise, there are per subscription settings for each podcast you subscribe to. The Settings are found by pressing the three dot button in the top right corner of your podcast subscription page

  • @annewatman677
    @annewatman677 Pƙed 3 lety +25

    Where do I find instructions on how the latest version works? Everything on CZcams seems to be for creators.

  • @Jiangcool9
    @Jiangcool9 Pƙed 3 lety +18

    The reason I use Apple Podcast because it's THE default app, for listeners and most importantly, for podcast creators as well. Every time podcast creators ask for feedback, they ask for it in Apple Podcast. Spotify might be catching up, but the lack of a review system is what I believe a fundamental flaw.
    I believe that review is a critical way for podcasters to find a new podcast. It lets people know what to expect from the show, and it shows what other think of the show. Reviews are great for creators as well. It helps them get exposure, and they can look for feedback from the review.
    Overall, while some apps might be better for podcasting (overcast), I believe it's the community with podcaster and creator interaction that mark apple podcast as the most popular podcast app out there.

  • @Jakeb2392
    @Jakeb2392 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Wish there was a 1.2x speed instead of the huge jump from 1x to 1.5x

  • @i.m.dehaan7759
    @i.m.dehaan7759 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I love your down to earth reviews

  • @pxlkid7474
    @pxlkid7474 Pƙed 3 lety +22

    Overcast is over-rated IMO. I have a paid subscription to Overcast but prefer the Apple Podcasts app due to Overcasts weird interface with non-standard ux. My favourite podcast app was Castro until they went and messed it up with a horrible update ages ago, it just stopped making sense. Three things I love with Apple Podcasts - design is consistent with other apps, a long press will reveal additional options which is nice, has an Apple TV app which I use all the time.

  • @WallyBoots
    @WallyBoots Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Apple podcasts was great until the latest 14.6 update. It’s Horrible. I’ll definitely be searching out a new one this week.

  • @mariaeugenia8376
    @mariaeugenia8376 Pƙed rokem

    I totally agree with you and I have many more issues
 you mentioned others and now I will change to another podcast app. Thanks

  • @ivoryhotline6760
    @ivoryhotline6760 Pƙed 2 lety

    Awesome video man, stumbled across your account! Definitely got a subscriber

  • @anthony_galati_art
    @anthony_galati_art Pƙed 3 lety +9

    I delayed upgrading my iMac OS for a long time because I didn't want to lose iTunes, but I finally got a new iMac 3 months ago and I still freaking hate the Podcasts app so much. I still don't understand basic things about the app that seem like they should be really obvious, which is why I'm looking at a video like this.

    • @anthony_galati
      @anthony_galati Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @CensorsRtheRealFascists Wow, that's extreme. My 2015 iMac can still run iTunes as long as you don't upgrade all the way to Catalina or Big Sur. So if your old one dies, you could always get a used one that's a little newer but not that new for a pretty low price.
      I recently started using Spotify. It's pretty good and at least you can do some basic things like, I don't know, make a PLAYLIST, but I still prefer iTunes. I honestly wonder if Apple made the Podcasts app so basic and terrible that they are trying to get people to listen to podcasts less so they would sign up for Apple Music, which I have no plan of doing. You can't even play the podcasts from oldest to newest. No mini player. Seriously, if Steve Jobs was still alive, I doubt this crap would be happening.

  • @BrianRouse
    @BrianRouse Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great commentary. I have Overkast and still use the Apple podcast app. I’ve found that syncing with my Apple Watch is clunky for both.

  • @imnotbuddha
    @imnotbuddha Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Until ios 14.5 FUCKED IT UP!

  • @GG-zv9ku
    @GG-zv9ku Pƙed 3 lety +5

    To me still my favorite than any other one out there. I have tried all of them including paid ones and always go back to apple podcast

  • @Danny-xm1pe
    @Danny-xm1pe Pƙed rokem +2

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    I never understood the complaints about the podcast app. I’ve tried the other popular ones, but went back to the default Apple one since it is simple and gives me everything I need without any unnecessary clutter. And then its seamless integration with Siri and the rest of the Apple ecosystem like Apple Watch and Apple TV is its killer feature that no other podcast app can compete with.

  • @J_heterodox
    @J_heterodox Pƙed rokem

    You do really great overviews.

  • @brigiaco
    @brigiaco Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Problem is - most people just want to listen to a podcast they like, or a podcast a friend recommends. The product is not the app, it's the podcast. The extra features in many apps, like recommendations or 3x speed, no one actually cares about. Subscriptions for this type of product is just bizarre.I've been using the default Apple app for over ten years and have been happy. But the latest updates ruined it. So I looked into alternatives. Turns out, there is no simple podcast app where you subscribe, get notified on new episodes, download, and keep in your library until you delete. Doesn't exist.The bells and whistles of all this are not necessary. The product is the podcast, not the app.

    • @kramert3333
      @kramert3333 Pƙed 2 lety

      Apple needs to reed this. I’m so frustrated right now. đŸ€Ź

  • @gambitx24
    @gambitx24 Pƙed 2 lety

    Subbed to your channel. Keep it up, you're great.

  • @swashfrogsailor
    @swashfrogsailor Pƙed 3 lety +16

    I’ve used the Apple podcast app daily for several years. It’s always pissed me off that the default order of a podcast seems to be “newest to oldest”. I would like to change MY settings to ALWAYS reflect the natural evolution of “oldest to newest” instead of manually customizing the play order and finding it revert to conform to some other shitty feature. And save my damn place. I LOATHE “Listen Now” and the assholes who didn’t think that one through. The recent updates destroyed the already frustrating UI. Junk. Garbage. In conjunction with CarPlay and Siri, I found myself road-raging the other day, determined to sell my POS car and replace my Apple Podcast app with ANYTHING else. That’s why I’m here. I’ve never hated Apple so much.

    • @user-km4tc6ln4c
      @user-km4tc6ln4c Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I feel you. I despise this app every evening and still use it 😖

    • @finosuilleabhain7781
      @finosuilleabhain7781 Pƙed rokem

      Stay strong, brother. We'll get through this somehow.

  • @Vintuitive
    @Vintuitive Pƙed 3 lety +4

    The Siri / Homepod integration is the killer feature. The Apple Podcast app works well enough for me to have no need for an alternative. That skipping forward difference must be a bug or something. No one would intentionally want to skip to the end of a podcast, would they?

  • @Phantompain7
    @Phantompain7 Pƙed 3 lety +16

    I’ve been using it for years it was fine until they totally fucked us with the last update it is complete garbage now

    • @JB-mn2gu
      @JB-mn2gu Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Yeah, overheating my phone and killing the battery.
      Deleted it

    • @liztewliztew
      @liztewliztew Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@JB-mn2gu Wow! Overheating your phone!! Thankfully, there is now an option to delete the app. I few years back when I was not pleased with an update, I don’t think I had delete as an option.

  • @HCProds1
    @HCProds1 Pƙed rokem +2

    Lot nicer than spotters for podcasts imo

  • @skemsen
    @skemsen Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Great video. I'm also really frustrated with how it is not easy to view all episodes of a podcast. Any help/tricks would be much appreciated.

    • @livinglifewithlinds
      @livinglifewithlinds Pƙed 3 lety

      Same

    • @MrTrombonebandgeek
      @MrTrombonebandgeek Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You can tap the icon of the podcast in question to see the list of episodes. Though personally, I’d just recommend you go find an app that might suit more of your wants for a podcasting app

  • @rudym415
    @rudym415 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I used to have a bunch of issues with apple podcasts a while back (episodes wouldn’t delete, podcasts wouldn’t update, etc.) and I almost switched to Spotify , but they fixed most issues, and it’s great now.

    • @trentonstubbs7431
      @trentonstubbs7431 Pƙed rokem

      So I have my own podcast now " A Time for Trent's thoughts", on Spotify am I able to post my stuff on apple podcast for free?

  • @joesmith942
    @joesmith942 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Newest update sucks balls so bad, I deleted it. Spotify only now.

  • @adamburke4738
    @adamburke4738 Pƙed 2 lety

    The issue with this app for me is that it doesn’t always sync when the sync option is on and some podcasts I listen to are late being added.

  • @mattydsmith
    @mattydsmith Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Re the late appearing shows, I think this is a bug that started 2-3 weeks ago, and which Apple just fixed in the last day or so.

  • @aahladv
    @aahladv Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I like the recommendations based on my listening on Apple Podcasts. There is no such thing in pocketcast or Airr. And I found some hidden gems in apple podcasts discovery . So yeah I’ll trade in convenience for quality ( hopefully ) recommendations
    Not choosing Spotify cuz their data collection is aggressive and reminds me of Facebook and then intentionally promoting podcasts not related to me is very anti consumer

  • @ivoryhotline6760
    @ivoryhotline6760 Pƙed 2 lety

    I feel all your pain in this. Also 1.5 speed so you focus more?

  • @Adrian-so3vi
    @Adrian-so3vi Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Will we get a video about your new email situation?

  • @Camrographer
    @Camrographer Pƙed rokem +2

    I absolutely hate the apple podcast app. For years I've been fighting with it but I'm not sure what is better. Is it so much to ask for podcasts to sync across devices? And Navigation is a nightmare it's become progressively more convoluted where I'm having to jump to numerous layers to find shit.
    I thought I might find a better app on this video.

  • @joshuanesbit
    @joshuanesbit Pƙed 2 lety +2

    its a mess the app... literalaly makes no sense to me

  • @KevinJohnson-vg9wn
    @KevinJohnson-vg9wn Pƙed 2 lety

    Love the GB Packers shirt.

  • @erin4439
    @erin4439 Pƙed 2 lety

    How can I edit the order of my Up Next playlist? Everything I’m reading says to click on the 3 dots and slide the episodes up or down into the order you want
 That doesn’t work đŸ€·đŸ»â€â™€ïž

  • @Bmarker299
    @Bmarker299 Pƙed rokem

    My best reason for using Apple Podcasts is that I can use it easily on apple car play. It just works.

  • @Macasaurus
    @Macasaurus Pƙed rokem +1

    The lack of RSS Feed for Patreon shows is the #1 reason why I use Apple Podcasts over Spotify

  • @olunuadeoluwa5681
    @olunuadeoluwa5681 Pƙed 2 lety

    The podcast toggle keeps Turing off automatically when I try to use it on cellular data .. any help?

  • @imanidrayton9403
    @imanidrayton9403 Pƙed rokem

    I started using Apple Podcasts for a cartoon VA podcast I like to watch but for some weird reason it doesn’t work on the app so I switched over to watching that podcast on Spotify, and since I watch so many podcasts I decided to watch some on Spotify and some on the podcast app.

  • @DjangoGroen
    @DjangoGroen Pƙed 2 lety

    I miss one feauture
    I can’t automatically turn it off when the podcast is done :/
    I’ll stay with spotify. But I’m open to try new apps :)

  • @icantexplainmyfeetjuliecon3522

    that is annoying.. i can't deal with not seeing my lists ..

  • @BOOMBAPXL
    @BOOMBAPXL Pƙed 3 lety +3

    The Apple Podcast ios update 14.6 is a mess. Avoid

  • @Ykodi01234
    @Ykodi01234 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    When I want to add a chapter for listening later, I do save it, and have it in the saved tab. Then , when I'm listening to this saved chapter, when it ends, it doesn't play the next saved chapter, but an other chapter I didn't even choose before.
    What am I doing wrong?

  • @brianbetz7030
    @brianbetz7030 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Well, I don't use it now because I made the mistake of "updating" my Mac and of course the Podcast ap doesn't work correctly until I or a professional fix it. Talk about a love/hate relationship with this company!

  • @diogolsq5295
    @diogolsq5295 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Over 10 year using apples app podcast, deciding to move forward. Over 2 months now the awfuls BUGS without a fix. i dont fuc** care if the is revolutionary or whatever i want a podcast streamer that... wait for it.. that plays the fuc*** podcast. That is simple. and do not want a player that takes year of loading or consume the whole battery of the phone.

  • @atorbtech
    @atorbtech Pƙed 2 lety

    I am facing heavy battery drain using the apple podcast app. The phone is also heating up within two minutes of using the app. It should be a very optimised app but i am shocked to experience this. I am using iPhone 13.

  • @Flakitonica
    @Flakitonica Pƙed rokem

    The search engine from apple podcast is way way better then any podcast I have tried. Searching for a Specific topic is better on apple podcast

  • @ALROD
    @ALROD Pƙed rokem

    "Why do people use the Apple Podcasts app?" Because they haven't looked for something better, even though there are better options out there. 😅 I've tried to use it, but it sometimes doesn't load new content even though I know there is new content, it has sync issues, and the thing that bugs me the most: it gets heavy after some time when you go to iPhone storage. I've been using PocketCasts and it never starts getting heavier because it's more cloud-based than stored on the phone, which is good, imo.

  • @aelfgar627
    @aelfgar627 Pƙed 2 lety

    I use Podcast Republic, it's reliable and compatible with Android Auto.

  • @petrbouma6493
    @petrbouma6493 Pƙed 2 lety

    Another key feature of apple podcasts is localization.

  • @Jason-Scott
    @Jason-Scott Pƙed 3 lety +3

    After 10 years it’s been ruined with the latest update. Fk 🍎!!

  • @bethanyryan3626
    @bethanyryan3626 Pƙed 2 lety

    informative

  • @pop3mo
    @pop3mo Pƙed 2 lety

    I'm a android user but is apple music same thing as apple podcast

  • @kramert3333
    @kramert3333 Pƙed 2 lety

    I noticed that with the new update it shows a lot of my podcasts episodes as unplayed when I know I have played them. Extremely frustrating, Apple needs to get it’s s*** together with this app.

    • @alameano
      @alameano Pƙed 2 lety

      Same I noted that too.

  • @icantexplainmyfeetjuliecon3522

    Ihave the app on my iPhone not MacBook Air..

  • @rj5350
    @rj5350 Pƙed rokem

    Tapping twice to get to a show
real first world problem 😂

  • @seanferguson5460
    @seanferguson5460 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Why do people use the Apple Podcast app? Some don’t. Not anymore. And never again.

    My old Mac died just before the pandemic, which meant that my best source of podcasts was directly through my iPhone 7. Listening to podcasts got me through the worst of lockdown isolation. Until iOS 14.6. I get the impression that the designers of this new version never listen to podcasts. All the convenient features I came to appreciate were excised and the app is full of glitches. I could list them - there’s a lot - but the worst is that loading my library, which used to take 30 seconds, suddenly took 15-20 minutes. I tried working through it or around it but it was easier just to delete the sucker, which cleared up about 70 Gb, BTW. I was hoping this vlog would go into detail about better alternatives. Still appreciate my phone but when it’s time to retire it I won’t buy another one. Apple is dead to me.

    • @MrTrombonebandgeek
      @MrTrombonebandgeek Pƙed 2 lety

      It does seem like Apple is taking a LOT of inspiration of audibles ui/ux design choices, and both I’m not a fan of for either audiobooks or podcasts. For a podcast app recommendation, I can say that overcast is kinda the easy go to given that it’s simple enough that you can just “play and go” while having enough customizability for those who want a lil bit more of a fine tuned experience

    • @seanferguson5460
      @seanferguson5460 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@MrTrombonebandgeek Thanks, Disco. You're the second person to recommend Overcast, although Pxl Kid below is not a fan.
      MS has a reputation of rushing out glitchy OS and fixing it later. Apple's rep used to be think it through before you release it and then make it even better. Not this time. It bugs me that any alternative podcaster I use I will have to dl through the Apple store. Apple will never get rich off my business but it doesn't deserve a dime.

  • @borisryavkin9669
    @borisryavkin9669 Pƙed 2 lety

    cool dude

  • @abukarali4
    @abukarali4 Pƙed 2 lety

    Apple needs to buy Spotify.

  • @anisaysoknoitwell60
    @anisaysoknoitwell60 Pƙed 2 lety

    Somehow Apple charged međŸ„€

  • @pacificformula
    @pacificformula Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I feel that they need to migrate the podcast to Apple Music like Spotify does.

    • @spencercarruth9706
      @spencercarruth9706 Pƙed 2 lety

      Gross. I use Apple Music to listen to *music*, not podcasts.

  • @ericwoods6286
    @ericwoods6286 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    The iPhone podcast app is most certainly not good enough. In fact, it’s so bad that it discourages me from simply listening to music and radio on my iPhone.