dmg3588

Q: Podcast that doesn't exist won't delete from library

I signed up for iTunes match and realized one playlist wouldn't sync because of an incompatible file. That file seems to be an old podcast of mine that doesn't exist anymore.

 

Here is the item in question: Screen Shot 2016-07-24 at 2.02.42 PM.png

Here is what I see when I right click to delete: Screen Shot 2016-07-24 at 2.02.59 PM.png

 

And file location is: http://dannygeiyer.podbean.com/mf/feed/29whsm/Episode001.mp3

 

The weird thing is that this podcast doesn't exist, that podbean account no longer exists, and the podcast is not at all searchable in the iTunes store/podcast portal. How can I remove this from my library? It only exists in 1 smart playlist as well. I can't seem to find it anywhere else in my library. If I disable podcasts in iTunes, the item just fades to gray but doesn't delete.

 

Any help is much appreciated and I'm sure I'm just missing some small setting somewhere.

 

Thank you!

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Jul 24, 2016 11:17 AM

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  • by steven_a1,

    steven_a1 steven_a1 Jul 25, 2016 11:37 AM in response to dmg3588
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:37 AM in response to dmg3588

    Hello dmg3588,


    Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities. I know having an issue with iTunes Match is not what you expect. If I understand correctly, you are unable to sync this specific Smart Playlist to iTunes Match, because of an old podcast file that you cannot delete or remove. Since this is only showing on this specific Smart Playlist, suggest creating a new Smart Playlist with the same filters and see if that same file gets pulled in. Then you can adjust those Smart Playlists filters as needed.


    Create a Smart Playlist - iTunes Help


    Cheers!