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Q: How to shuffle podcasts in itunes

I have hundreds of podcasts and I want to shuffle them in itunes. I noticed when I play one the shuffle button is there and I can push it but when the podcast is over it stops and doesn't go on. What is a way to make them shuffle? Also I have a 7th gen Nano and would like to shuffle podcasts on there but there is no shuffle button.

iPod nano, Windows 7

Posted on Sep 11, 2014 8:25 AM

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Q: How to shuffle podcasts in itunes

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Sep 13, 2014 7:58 AM in response to freshmotty
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    Sep 13, 2014 7:58 AM in response to freshmotty

    Hello there, freshmotty.

     

    The iTunes Help menu provides information that indicates playback and shuffle should be available for your podcast:

     

    iTunes Help: Play music, video, and more.

    http://help.apple.com/itunes/mac/11.2/#itns26681

     

    You might also try creating a podcast station using the following information:

     

    iTunes Help: Download podcasts and educational media

    http://help.apple.com/itunes/mac/11.2/#itns3125


         Create a podcast station

    1. Choose Podcasts from the Library pop-up menu and click My Stations.
    2. Click Plus sign near the bottom-left of the iTunes window.
    3. Type a name for the station.
    4. Do one of the following:
      • Add podcasts to the station: Click Empty circle next to the podcasts you want to include. A checkmark Checkmark in blue circle appears next to any podcasts you include.
      • Add all podcasts you subscribe to: Click On next to “Include all podcasts.”
    5. To customize the settings for the station, click Show Settings. You can set the play order, which and how many episodes to include, and whether to include audio podcasts, video podcasts, or both. To include only episodes you haven’t played yet, select the checkbox for “Unplayed only.”The station’s settings apply to all podcasts included in the station.
    6. Click Done.

    To view a station, click My Stations, then click the station in the list on the left. To play the station, click Play button. To view or change the station’s settings, click Button that looks like a gear.

     

    In regards to shuffling playback on your iPod Shuffle, I also found this article which you may find useful:

     

    iPod shuffle: Playing audiobooks and podcasts

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1831

    Playing Audiobooks and Podcasts on iPod shuffle

    When using iPod shuffle (1st and 2nd generation), if iPod shuffle is set to shuffle songs it will play all the audio files on iPod shuffle except audiobooks and podcasts1. To play an audiobook or podcast, set the switch on iPod shuffle to play in order .

    When using iPod shuffle (3rd generation), podcasts and audiobooks will not be played when content is played from All Songs. If content is played from a playlist synced from iTunes, audiobooks and podcasts will only be played if the iPod's switch is set to play in order. In addition to playlists synced from iTunes, iPod shuffle (3rd generation) will create a special playlist for each audiobook synced and one for podcasts. When accessing these special playlists, audiobook and podcast content will play whether the iPod is set to play in order or shuffle songs. Podcast are sorted by alphabetical order and then by episode date.

     

    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers,

    Pedro.

  • by freshmotty,

    freshmotty freshmotty Sep 15, 2014 3:58 PM in response to pedro d
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    Sep 15, 2014 3:58 PM in response to pedro d

    I don't think you understand. In Itunes, I play a podcast and there is the shuffle button so I press it. When the podcast is over it does not shuffle, it ends. That's it. Also, I don't have a Ipod shuffle, I have a 7th gen nano as you can see in my signature. When I play a podcast on there, the shuffle button doesn't even exist. It does when I play music. I tried the My Stations thing and it didn't work. Same thing, will not shuffle. What is going on?

  • by BullittZA,

    BullittZA BullittZA Apr 18, 2016 2:13 AM in response to freshmotty
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    Apr 18, 2016 2:13 AM in response to freshmotty

    Right-click on the podcast in iTunes and select "Get Info."

    Get Info.png

     

    Click on the "Options" tab and unselect "Skip when shuffling."

    Options.png

     

    That fixed it for me.