shortcut to play a specific podcast station

Is there a way in iOS27 to create a shortcut to play a specific podcast station?

Posted on Oct 20, 2026 8:10 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2026 1:11 PM

Yes, you can create a shortcut to play a specific Apple Podcasts station in iOS using the "Play a station"action in the Shortcuts app or community-made station shortcuts. 


How to Create the Shortcut

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-right corner to start a new shortcut. 
  3. Tap Add Action and search for Apple Podcasts or Play a station. 
  4. Select the action that lets you pick a station from your Apple Podcasts library Tap the placeholder text in the action to choose your exact custom station name. 
  5. Tap Done or name and save your shortcut. You can then add it to your Home Screen or trigger it via Siri. 


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Oct 21, 2026 1:11 PM in response to patrickfromgreensboro

Yes, you can create a shortcut to play a specific Apple Podcasts station in iOS using the "Play a station"action in the Shortcuts app or community-made station shortcuts. 


How to Create the Shortcut

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-right corner to start a new shortcut. 
  3. Tap Add Action and search for Apple Podcasts or Play a station. 
  4. Select the action that lets you pick a station from your Apple Podcasts library Tap the placeholder text in the action to choose your exact custom station name. 
  5. Tap Done or name and save your shortcut. You can then add it to your Home Screen or trigger it via Siri. 


shortcut to play a specific podcast station

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