How do I Subscribe & Listen to a private podcast?

Explore this detailed guide that explains how subscribers can incorporate the private podcast into their preferred podcast player for an optimal listening experience.

Step 1: Open the invitation email on your preferred device

An email from the private podcast you subscribed to should be in your inbox. There, you'll find your unique RSS feed for the private podcast. Copy it, as you'll require it to integrate with your preferred podcast player and start listening.  

Step 2: Add the private podcast to your favorite podcast player

Tailor the steps based on the device you're using to add the private podcast:

1. Click on the "Access Private RSS Link" button and copy the unique RSS feed for the private podcast.
2. Open your chosen podcast player where you intend to listen to the private podcast.
3. Each podcast player has its specific method for adding a private podcast, so consult the instructions for your selected platform.
4. Once added, it will appear in your library, featuring a lock icon to denote its private status.

By subscribing, new episodes will be automatically delivered as soon as they are published.

If you haven't installed a podcast listening app yet, we recommend these:

These iOS podcast apps allow you to add private feeds:

• Apple Podcasts
• Castbox
• Overcast
• Pocket Casts
• Downcast
• Castro

To listen to a private podcast using Apple Podcasts, you can follow these steps:

1. Copy the "private podcast's URL" from the subscription confirmation email
2. Open the Apple Podcasts app and select the 'Library' tab
3. Click Edit in the top right corner and select Add Show by URL
4. Paste the private podcast URL into the text box and click Follow
5. The show will appear in your library

These Android podcast apps allow you to add private feeds:

• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• Podcast Addict
• Podcast Republic
• Player FM
• Dog Catcher
• Beyond Pod
• Podcasty
• PodKicker

To listen to a private podcast using Pocket Casts, you can paste the podcast's RSS feed URL into the app's search field:

1. Tap the '+' Discover icon
2. Paste the RSS feed URL into the Search field
3. Tap the Search button
4. Tap the podcast that appears
5. Tap Subscribe

These podcast apps don’t support private podcasts:

• Spotify
• iHeartRadio
• Acast
• Podcast App
• PodcastOne
• DoublePod
• PodcastHD
• Podcast Guru