karien1972

Q: Podcast streaming problems

Trying to stream podcast, but when there is a fluctuation in my connection speed, iTunes just stops playback and does not rebuffer or remember where I was in the podcast. Any fixes?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 10:13 PM

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  • by chris_g1,

    chris_g1 chris_g1 Sep 15, 2016 5:00 PM in response to karien1972
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    Sep 15, 2016 5:00 PM in response to karien1972
    Hi karien1972,



    If you're having trouble listening to podcasts on account of an unstable internet connection you might consider downloading podcasts prior to listening to them. This would allow you to listen to your podcasts regardless of the state of your internet connection. You can configure settings for all podcasts or for individual podcasts to automatically download episodes as detailed below.

    Choose your default podcast settings

    You can choose default settings that apply to all podcasts, such as how many episodes of each podcast are saved, and when they’re deleted.

    1. Click Media type pop-up button near the top left of the iTunes window, choose Podcasts, then select Podcasts in the sidebar on the left.

       

      If you don’t see Podcasts, choose Edit Menu, select Podcasts, then click Done.

    2. Click My Podcasts, then click Defaults near the bottom left of the window.

    3. Choose the settings you want:

       
         
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        Refresh: Choose how often to check for new episodes.

         
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        Limit Episodes: Choose the maximum number of episodes to keep.

         
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        Download Episodes: Choose On to automatically download new podcast episodes when they become available.

         
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        Delete Played Episodes: Choose On to have iTunes delete podcasts after you’ve played them.

         
    4. Click OK to save your changes.

     

    Choose settings for individual podcasts

    Each podcast you subscribe to can have its own settings. Settings you choose for an individual podcast override your default podcast settings.

    1. Click Media type pop-up button near the top left of the iTunes window, choose Podcasts, then select Podcasts in the sidebar on the left.

       

      If you don’t see Podcasts, choose Edit Menu, select Podcasts, then click Done.

    2. Click My Podcasts.

    3. Select a podcast, then click Gear icon near the top right of the episodes list.

    4. Choose the settings you want:

       
         
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        Play: Choose the order in which episodes are played.

         
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        Sort Order: Choose the order in which episodes are sorted.

         
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        Subscribed: Click Off to pause your subscription to the podcast; click On to resume.

         
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        Limit Episodes: Choose the maximum number of episodes to keep.

         
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        Download Episodes: Choose On to automatically download new podcast episodes when they become available.

         
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        Delete Played Episodes: Choose On to have iTunes delete podcasts after you’ve played them.

         
    5. Click Done to save your changes.

    iTunes 12 for Mac: Download podcasts
    https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19625





    All my best