You may have heard thatGoogle Podcasts is going awayand YouTube Music will become Google’s new podcast delivery system in April 2024. YouTube Music users can now stay in a single app to enjoy their tunes and podcasts, similar to competitors like Spotify. To make the transition smooth, we show you how to move your Google Podcasts subscription to YouTube and where to find podcasts on the site and app. Then, get the most out of your podcasts by bringing alongyour favorite pair of earbuds.
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How to move your podcasts from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music
Moving your podcast subscriptions from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music is straightforward. The migration tool is accessible from the Google Podcasts app. Install the YouTube Music app on your phone before proceeding with the steps below.
If you use another podcasting app, use the Download option in the migration tool to download the list of your podcasts as an Outline Processor Markup Language (OPML) file. Then, import this into your favorite podcasting app.
How to manually add podcasts to YouTube Music
The option to add podcasts to YouTube Music is found in the Library tab. If a podcast you listen to isn’t available on YouTube Music, get the link to the RSS feed from the podcast publisher’s website and add it to YouTube Music.
Where to find podcasts on YouTube Music?
YouTube Music offers limited podcast support. you’re able to access your subscriptions from theHomeorLibrarytab. Tap a podcast episode to view the show notes.
You can always give another podcasting app a try
If you don’t like how YouTube Music handles podcasts, there areplenty of alternatives. Many of these apps have been around for years and have polished things to a sheen, so expect a good experience. When you want to listen to the latest Android shop talk, tune into theAndroid Police podcastno matter which podcast app you move to, whether it’s YouTube Music or a third party.
