Career Experiences: How to Subscribe to our Podcast

Lesson 10: How to Subscribe to our Podcast

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How to subscribe to our podcast

Podcasts App and Stitcher App

Want to stay up to date with the GCFLearnFree.org podcast? Subscribe to it!

Subscribing to a podcast means new episodes are delivered to you as soon as they're available. This way, you don't have to search for the podcast every time you want to listen or wonder if a new episode has been released.

You can also set your subscription to automatically download new episodes as they become available. This way, you can listen when you're away from an Internet connection, like in the car or at the gym.

All you need to subscribe is an app for your phone or tablet. Although there are numerous podcast apps available, the Podcasts app for iOS and Stitcher for Android are our favorites because they're free, easy to use, and feature vast libraries.

How to subscribe on an iOS device

If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you'll use the Podcasts app included in your device. The Podcasts app is a straightforward and effective tool for finding and playing your favorite podcasts.

  1. Find the Podcasts app on the Home Screen and tap its icon.
    Podcasts app on the home screen
  2. Tap Search at the bottom of the screen.
    beginning the search
  3. Tap the gray Search box at the top, then type GCFLearnFree. As you type, the app will suggest podcasts that match your search term. Tap the suggestion to proceed.
    searching for gcflearnfree.org podcast
  4. Select the GCFLearnFree.org Podcast and tap Subscribe.
    subscribing to gcflearnfree.org podcast
  5. Tap My Podcasts at the bottom of the screen to find your GCFLearnFree.org Podcast subscription. Select the podcast to find and play episodes.
    seeing subscriptions under my podcasts
  6. To enable automatic downloads, tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
    enable automatic downloads
  7. Scroll down and select Download Episodes.
    download episodes
  8. Tap Only New. The app will automatically download the most recent episode available.
    selecting onl new episodes for downloads

How to subscribe on an Android device

If you're using an Android device, we suggest using Stitcher for your podcast needs. Stitcher is a powerful app that also recommends new content based on your listening interests. You can download it for free from the Play Store. To learn more about getting apps on your Android device, review our lesson on downloading apps.

When you open Stitcher, you'll need to sign up using your Facebook account or email address. Then you're ready to go!

  1. Open Stitcher and tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner.
    magnifying glass to search
  2. Type GCFLearnFree, and tap the blue magnifying glass icon in the bottom-right corner.
    searching for GCFLearnFree.org
  3. Select the GCFLearnFree.org Podcast, and tap the plus icon in the top-right corner to subscribe.
    selecting the podcast
  4. Place your finger on the left edge of the screen and swipe right to find the Menu, then select My Stations.
    viewing my stations
  5. Select Favorites Playlist to find your GCFLearnFree.org Podcast subscription.
    selecting favorites playlist
  6. To enable automatic downloads, tap Available Offline. Stitcher will automatically download the most recent episode available.
    enable automatic downloads toggle