Disable 'You Might Also Like' in Apple Podcasts

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Disable 'You Might Also Like' in Apple Podcasts

Apple, how do I permanently disable “You Might Also Like” recommendations in Apple Podcasts? I keep getting served Jay Shetty content, and I actively object to his material. I’ve marked episodes as “Not Interested,” but the algorithm continues resurfacing similar content.

If users explicitly signal disinterest, that preference should be respected. Please provide a way to fully opt out of recommendation categories or block specific creators altogether.

Posted on Feb 18, 2026 12:00 PM

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Feb 19, 2026 6:53 PM in response to mothnyc

In the Apple Podcasts app - the "You might also like" is not actually about "you" - it is NOT an algorithm based on your actions. It used to be called "People also listened to" - and it is based on the podcast you are looking at - and what other people that listen to that podcast also listen to. Again it has nothing to do with your actions - it is just about the other listeners of that podcast.

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Feb 19, 2026 8:13 PM in response to Robert Walch

Thank you for your reponse. I realize my original post wasn’t precise — sorry about that.

I’m not referring to the “You Might Also Like” recommendations in the app. I can easily ignore those. The problem is the episodes being inserted directly into my feed labeled “You Might Also Like.” Because they appear in the feed of shows I follow, they disrupt the passive, radio-style listening flow I prefer.

I find some of this content, particularly the Jay Shetty podcast, objectionable and would prefer not to have it inserted into my listening queue at all. I believe they pay for this placement. Is there any way to stop it, opt out, or pay to disable it?

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Disable 'You Might Also Like' in Apple Podcasts

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