How do I start listening to podcasts?

We get questions about how to begin listening to podcasts on the phone. Most people listen to podcasts from their phone, so if this is you, you’re in the right place!*

So what do you do? 

First, download a podcast listening app onto your phone.  

If you’re on an iPhone, the Apple’s Podcasts app is usually already on your screen; if not, it is free to download from the app store.  If you’re on an Android device, try one of the most popular apps like Stitcher or Google Podcasts.  You can also use Spotify on any platform.  Don’t worry about needing to pick the perfect app up front; they’re all pretty good, and you can easily switch if you don’t like what you choose.

Second, search for the shows you want to listen to.

Of course, Dear White Women can be the first one you check out <wink>.

In the search function (magnifying glass) of any app, enter in the names of shows you’ve been curious about. 

Choose the podcast you want from the search results and tap on it. This should take you to the podcast’s main page, and from there, you’ll see a list of recent episodes. Tap on one to play it.

Third, subscribe.

If you like what you hear, subscribing is one of the easiest ways to stay plugged into a show that you enjoy - all for free. Click the “subscribe” button, which is at the top of the page, and the app will automatically download the latest episodes of that show to your library going forward.

And go on and listen!

To make it easier for you, below are direct links for you to subscribe to Dear White Women, where new episodes are released every Wednesday.

*If you prefer listening from a computer, the easiest way to listen is from your web browser. Go to the website of the podcast you want to listen to, like this, find the player for the episode you want, make sure your sound is turned on, and click play to listen to the podcast.