Organize your podcast library on iPhone
Use Library to customize the podcasts you follow, catch up on the latest episodes, and create your own playlists.
![The Library tab showing recently followed shows.](https://help.apple.com/assets/60DCD49E882CDF5DF9628F1F/60DCD4A5882CDF5DF9628F68/en_US/cae06d593e257e8482e96f237b33ffaf.png)
Shows: Tap to see the shows you follow and episodes you downloaded. If you downloaded individual episodes from podcasts you don’t follow, tap All to see them. Tap Followed to view only shows you follow. You can tap any show or episode to see the show’s information page.
Saved: Episodes you marked as
appear in this tab.
Downloaded: Episodes you download appear here. You can listen to these episodes without an internet connection.
Latest Episodes: The most recent episodes from each show you follow are automatically downloaded and displayed here. To change how long episodes stay in this playlist, tap
.
Create your own station
Group your shows into stations (similar to a music playlist) based on themes like news, comedy, or morning commute podcasts. Episodes from the podcasts you choose are automatically added to your station regularly.
Tap Library, then tap
in the top-right corner.
Tap New Station, then add a title.
Tap Choose Podcasts.
Tip: To adjust the number of episodes from each podcast that are added to your station, tap the station you want to change, tap Station Settings, then tap Episodes.
Change the episode playback order
Tap Library, then tap a show to see its information page.
Tap
, then tap Settings.
Choose an option, like Oldest to Newest.
Limit the number of downloads from each podcast
Tap Library to see podcasts you follow, then tap a show to see its information page.
Tap
, then tap Settings.
Tap Limit Downloads, then select an option to limit downloads by number or time.
Mark an episode as played
Tap Library, then tap a show.
Swipe right on an episode, then tap Played.
If you’re already looking at a specific episode, tap , then tap Mark as Played.
Hide episodes you’ve already played
Tap Library, then tap a show to see its information page.
Tap
, then tap Hide Played Episodes.
To automatically hide all episodes you’ve already played, go to Settings > Podcasts, then turn on Hide Played Episodes.