Downloaded Podcasts

Is there a way to find all my downloaded podcasts?

I have podcasts set to download new episodes of subscribed shows over wifi so I can save on my data plan. I can view podcasts that have not been played with "Unplayed" section. I also have podcasts set to delete after they have been fully played. However, sometimes I skip a podcast that I don't like. This tends to send the podcast into some 5th denominational void. It remains downloaded on my phone, but does not show up in the "Unplayed" section. The only way I know so far to find these phantom podcasts is to search show by show in the "My Podcasts" section and delete them as I find them.

Is there any way to just view all Downloaded podcasts (not played, partially played, and completely played).

iPhone 6, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 14, 2016 5:00 AM

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soapsayssurf Author

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Posted on Jan 28, 2016 8:50 AM

So, I finally figured out how to find the downloaded podcasts. You have to navigate through General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage > Podcasts. From there you can see all the downloaded episodes on your devise, including the partially played episodes I was hunting for in my original post.

This is CRAZY cumbersome. This should be easily accessible through the Podcast app. I agree with chaosdomi... maybe a third party app might be the best choice for functionality of podcasts and download management.

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Feb 26, 2017 4:42 AM in response to soapsayssurf

Turn on airplane mode then you can scroll through the podcasts and the ones that are downloaded show up but the others are faded out. I think it's the only way unfortunately.

May 2, 2017 7:56 AM in response to landondale.h

I found this very helpful. Thank you!

I agree it is odd that there is no easier way to find and delete these, especially when space can be at such a premium.

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