MacOS Monterey - How do I download an .mp3 copy of a single Podcast episode?

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MacOS Monterey - How do I download an .mp3 copy of a single Podcast episode?

I cannot find any option or method to download a usable audio file copy of a selected podcast episode.

There is an option to "save" an episode but I cannot find anything that explains what that means or where the file would be or what it would be called so I can then locate such a file in the Finder.

There is a button that looks like an arrow pointing down but that only gives me the option to "Cancel" or to "Remove Download".

So where is the downloaded file, presuming it is downloaded somewhere on my Mac?

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 2:56 PM

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Answer 1

mikeg28806

Community Specialist

Oct 11, 2023 11:50 AM in response to Fusilier

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities Fusilier,

Podcasts can be accessed and managed directly through the Podcasts app. The following page offers guidance that may help: Apple Podcasts User Guide

If you need further assistance, providing a bit more information and context about your end goal, or what you mean to accomplish, can increase the chances that you'll get specifically relevant and helpful guidance from the community.

Cheers!

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Bill_T1

Community Specialist

Oct 11, 2023 12:56 PM in response to Fusilier

Hi Fusilier,

As podcasts are copy-protected material, direct downloading to a manageable file is not a supported function of the Podcasts app nor iTunes.

The article Download podcasts from the iTunes Store on PC outlines how podcasts can be downloaded within the iTunes app, but these files would still be accessible directly within the iTunes app only.

Regards.

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Fusilier Author

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Oct 11, 2023 3:45 PM in response to Bill_T1

Well at least that's a definitive, albeit disappointing, answer. Thank you.

I can attest that it was a trivial process using iTunes prior to a recent macOS update from Mojave to Monterey.

Cheers and thanks again.

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Oct 11, 2023 12:04 PM in response to mikeg28806

Sorry but NO. Not an answer to my question.

I not want to manage my podcast episodes IN THE PODCAST APP.

i want to manage individual downloaded podcast episodes completely outside of the Podcast App.

i want to download episodes and save then under my own naming scheme on my own hard drive.

This will allow me to keep historical copies of episodes I want to retain.

This used to be a trivial process under iTunes. I really miss iTunes.

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MacOS Monterey - How do I download an .mp3 copy of a single Podcast episode?

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