Q: Podcast app disappeared

The exact same thing happened to me. Tried everything on the link from griff w to no avail.

Update: After restarting phone again, and waiting 15 min, it magically appeared and is working

Thanks, I did sort of the same thing (I think they call it a hard reboot, hold down both keys till restarts) and as you experienced, my app had magically reappeared (didn't even need to wait 15 min)!  Thanks, you saved me a trip to the Genius Bar!

Yes, exact same problem. Still trying to fix.

These steps are for purchased apps, but the Podcast app cannot be purchased. The instructions aren't relevant.

I have been struggleing with this as well and have finally found my solution.

For some reason I restricted access to the app. Doing this hides it from the home screen.

Steps to resolve:

Go to Settings - General - Restictions(enter passcode) - toggle on Podcast

FIXED!

Thank you so much. This fixed the problem of the Podcast App not appearing for me.

Had the same problem and Shadavi212's tip worked for me!