Podcasting 101

While there are dozens and dozens of different podcatcher apps for the iPhone, the easiest option is to use Apple’s native podcatcher that comes pre-installed on all iPhones: Podcasts.  If you have trouble finding the Podcasts app (it can’t be deleted, but it can be buried in a folder with other pre-installed apps you don’t use), you can swipe down on the home screen to access the iPhone’s search function.

Once in the Podcasts app, click on the search feature in the bottom right corner and search for “Creating a Family,” then click on the Creating a Family podcast icon. This will take you to the podcast’s main page, where you have the option of downloading individual shows or subscribing to make sure you never miss an episode.

Once you’ve subscribed to the Creating a Family podcast, new episodes will automatically be downloaded to your phone. You can find them by clicking on the My Podcasts tab on the bottom of the app. You can find and download older shows by clicking on the Feed tab.

Unlike the iPhone, the Android doesn’t come with a native podcatcher app, so you will need to download one. There are hundreds of options, many of which are free or inexpensive. This tutorial uses the Pocket Casts app, but they should all work similarly. Once you’ve chosen and downloaded your podcatcher app, click on the search feature (usually a magnifying glass) and search for “Creating a Family.”

Once you’ve found the Creating a Family podcast, you can subscribe to make sure you never miss a show. Pocket Casts lets you subscribe directly from the search feature, while other podcatchers require you to go to the podcast page and click on subscribe.

Once you’ve subscribed, you can go to the Creating a Family podcast page to download older podcasts.