One of the most popular features on Spotify is creating playlists, but in the past, you have only been able to include music on these lists. That’s no longer the case, as Spotify now lets you make playlists that include podcasts. This tutorial will get you started.
Good to know: learn how to easily share a song or playlist on Spotify.
How to Set Up a Spotify Podcast Playlist on Mobile
To start creating your first Spotify podcast playlist on Android or iPhone, open Spotify on your mobile device. Click on the search icon at the bottom, and type in the name of a podcast or topic you would like to listen to.
Click on your desired search result. You can also tap the Follow button if you want the app to notify you of new episodes. Scroll down to see a list of the available episodes. Press on the three vertical dots underneath an episode’s card.
Select Add to playlist from the pop-up menu.
Alternatively, open the episode page to tap the three vertical dots. Select Add to playlist.
Select whether you want to add the podcast episode to an older playlist or create a new one. You can add the podcast episode to a playlist created with all songs, all podcasts, or a mixture of the two. Press Done to continue.
Add another episode to your playlist by following the same steps described above.
To listen to the playlist, click the Your Library button at the bottom. Select Playlists, not Podcasts, and find your playlist in the list. Tap to open it, then press the Play button to start listening.
Tip: clean up your playlists on Spotify by removing duplicates with this trick.
How to Set Up a Spotify Podcast Playlist on Desktop
Open the Spotify desktop client. Use the search bar at the top to search for your podcast. Browse through the episodes until you find one that sounds appealing to you.
Hover your mouse over the desired episode, click on the three horizontal dots, and select Add to playlist from the drop-down menu. Choose an existing playlist. Or, if you wish to create a new one, click on New playlist.
To play the playlist, just look on the left side menu in Spotify. Select the Playlists tab on the left side menu, and find your playlist in the list.
Click it to open it, then hit the Play button.
Related: if you need to easily transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music, our tutorial shows how to easily accomplish this.
The next time you are ready to hit the road for a long drive, try creating a podcast playlist on Spotify, and fill out the time with a fascinating listen. If you’re interested in improving your well-being, check out the best mental health podcasts. If you’re a tech fan, take a look at these technology podcasts that you need to follow.
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