How To Delete Podcasts From IPhone

Method 1: Delete Podcasts from iPhone Using the Podcasts App

If you’re an avid podcast listener and have accumulated a long list of podcasts on your iPhone, it’s essential to know how to delete them to free up storage space. One of the easiest ways to delete podcasts from your iPhone is by using the built-in Podcasts app. Follow the simple steps below to clear your podcast library:

1. Launch the Podcasts app on your iPhone. You can find it on your home screen, identified by a purple icon with a microphone.
2. Tap on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen to access your podcast library.
3. Scroll through the list of podcasts and locate the one you want to delete. You can swipe left on the podcast to reveal a “Remove” button, or you can tap on the ellipsis (…) button next to the podcast’s name.
4. If you opt to swipe left, tap on the “Remove” button that appears to delete the podcast. If you choose to tap on the ellipsis button, a menu will appear, and from there, select “Remove from Library” to delete the podcast.

Keep in mind that deleting a podcast from your library using the Podcasts app only removes it from your device. If the podcast is still available to download or stream online, it will remain in your library.

Deleting podcasts from your iPhone using the Podcasts app is quick and convenient. It allows you to manage your podcast collection easily and ensure that only the podcasts you want are taking up space on your device.

Method 2: Remove Podcasts from iPhone through the Settings App

If you prefer a different approach to delete podcasts from your iPhone, you can use the Settings app. This method offers an alternative way to manage your podcast library. Follow the steps below to remove podcasts through the Settings app:

1. Go to your iPhone’s home screen and locate the “Settings” app. It is represented by a gear icon.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Podcasts” to access the podcast settings.
3. Within the Podcasts settings, you will see an option called “Download Episodes.” Tap on it.
4. Under the “Download Episodes” section, you will find a list of podcasts that are currently subscribed or downloaded on your device.
5. To delete a specific podcast, swipe left on its name to reveal the “Delete” button. Tap on it to remove the podcast.

Using the Settings app to delete podcasts provides a centralized method for managing all of your podcasts in one place. It’s a convenient option if you prefer accessing the Settings app for various device configurations and want to streamline your podcast management process.

Method 3: Delete Podcasts from iPhone using iTunes

If you prefer managing your podcasts through your computer, you can use iTunes to delete podcasts from your iPhone. Follow the steps below to remove podcasts using iTunes:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
2. In iTunes, click on the device icon located in the top-left corner of the window.
3. From the sidebar on the left side of the iTunes interface, click on “Podcasts” under the “On My Device” section.
4. You will see a list of all the podcasts currently stored on your iPhone.
5. To delete a podcast, right-click on it and select “Delete from Library.” If you want to remove all podcasts, you can choose “Delete from Library” for each one individually, or you can select “Delete from Library” for the entire podcast library.
6. After confirming the deletion, the selected podcasts will be removed from your iPhone.

Using iTunes to delete podcasts provides a comprehensive method for managing your podcast collection. It allows you to have more control over your podcasts by using the familiar iTunes interface on your computer.

Method 4: Clear Podcasts Storage on iPhone

If you want to clear up storage space on your iPhone by removing all podcast data, you can use the “Offload App” feature. This method removes the app itself and its associated data, including downloaded episodes. Follow the steps below to clear podcasts storage:

1. On your iPhone’s home screen, locate the “Settings” app and tap on it.
2. Scroll down and select “General” from the list of options.
3. In the “General” settings, tap on “iPhone Storage.”
4. Scroll down and locate the “Podcasts” app in the list of apps.
5. Tap on the “Podcasts” app to access the storage details.
6. You will see an option called “Offload App.” Tap on it to remove the app and its associated data.
7. Confirm the offloading process when prompted.

By using the “Offload App” feature, you can free up storage space on your iPhone while still retaining the app’s icon and settings. When you reinstall the app in the future, it will not retain any previous data or downloaded episodes, providing a clean slate for your podcast listening.

Method 5: Automatically Delete Played Podcast Episodes on iPhone

If you’re tired of manually deleting played podcast episodes from your iPhone, you can enable the “Auto-Delete Played Episodes” feature. With this feature enabled, your iPhone will automatically remove any podcast episodes you have finished listening to. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Launch the Podcasts app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on the “Edit” button at the top-right corner of the Library screen.
4. Scroll down and find the “Auto-Delete Played Episodes” option.
5. Toggle the switch next to “Auto-Delete Played Episodes” to enable it.

Once enabled, the Podcasts app will automatically remove any podcast episodes that you have finished listening to. This feature helps keep your podcast library clutter-free and ensures that only the unplayed episodes remain on your device.

It’s worth noting that enabling this feature may result in the permanent deletion of podcast episodes, so make sure you have finished listening to episodes you want to keep before enabling it.

Method 6: Completely Uninstall Podcasts App from iPhone

If you no longer use the Podcasts app and want to completely remove it from your iPhone, you can uninstall it just like any other app. Follow the steps below to uninstall the Podcasts app:

1. On your iPhone’s home screen, find the Podcasts app icon. Press and hold on the app icon until all the app icons on your screen start to jiggle.
2. You will see a small “x” icon appear on the top-left corner of the Podcasts app icon.
3. Tap on the “x” icon to delete the app. A confirmation message will appear on the screen.
4. If you want to proceed with the uninstallation, tap on the “Delete” option. The Podcasts app will be uninstalled from your iPhone.
5. You can now press the home button to stop the app icons from jiggling, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you’re using an iPhone with Face ID.

By completely uninstalling the Podcasts app, you remove it from your iPhone and free up storage space. However, keep in mind that if you decide to reinstall the app in the future, you will need to download it from the App Store.

If you ever change your mind and want to reinstall the Podcasts app, simply search for it in the App Store and follow the usual app installation process.