Do you listen to your favorite podcast on your iPhoneor Android device? If you do, you know that keeping things in order is important. Whether it’s a book podcast by the chapter, a true crime podcast where every episode counts, or a special miniseries about a particular topic, you’ll want to listen to every episode in order.
Podcast players don’t always do that. When they aren’t skipping randomly through podcasts based on popularity or other metrics, they often play podcasts in reverse order, compounding the problem. We have the best tips and tricks to keep your podcasts playing in order, properly aligned, and ready to go.
How to make podcasts play in order on iOS
If you spend a lot of time on iOS or related Apple platforms, such as iPad and Mac, you may rely on the Podcasts app to listen to your favorite shows. The Podcast app has settings to fix your continuity issues. It’s one of the best podcast apps for tweaking things like this. Make sure the app is updated, then follow the steps below.
How to make podcasts play in order on Android
If you use an Android device, you may be using the Google Podcasts app. It’s not as straightforward as Apple’s app, but we have solutions. Update the app to the latest version, and follow the steps below for more information.
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What if I use a different kind of app?
If you use a third-party app for your podcasts, look at the settings for similar options to find solutions. InSpotify, for example, selectSort, view yourUnplayedepisodes, then selectSortagain to set the order toOldest to Newest.
Some apps make this easier, and some make it more difficult. If your app gives you trouble, consider switching to another option. Most podcasts are available on multiple platforms, so you have choices if you want to search for a better UI or tool.
Control your podcasts and get rid of annoyances for good
You can now listen to chronological podcasts without episodes being jumbled and confusing because of order problems. You may need to complete these steps for each new podcast you pick up, so get familiar with them so that you always know what to do. Wrap up with a look atour favorite podcast apps for Android, and stop by our guide on how tomake a podcast of your own.
