Get started with Podcasts on iPad
The Podcasts app 
offers millions of shows on a variety of topics such as news, true crime, comedy, and more. You can listen online or download episodes so you can play them even when you’re not connected to the internet.
Find podcasts
You can use the Search feature to find channels, shows, or episodes that match your interests. Tap 
and leave the search field blank to browse shows by category. Type a title, topic, or other keyword to find a specific show or episode.
Listen to podcasts
Tap 
to start playing a show or episode, then use the buttons in the player at the bottom of the screen to control playback. You can skip back, pause or resume playing, or skip ahead.
Tap the player at the bottom of the screen to see the Now Playing screen, where you can also change playback speed, view a transcript of the episode, and set a sleep timer.
Follow a show
When you find a show you like, you can tap Follow to add it to your library. You can choose whether to automatically download new episodes of shows you follow and get notifications when new episodes are available.
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