You guessed it right: a private podcast isn’t available to anyone. Therefore you can’t submit it to podcast apps like you share a public-facing podcast. However, it is possible to subscribe to a private podcast and listen to it on the most popular podcast apps, minus Spotify.

And while there are multiple ways to share and consume a private podcast, this guide will explain how you can subscribe and listen to an internal company podcast in your favorite podcast apps, including the most popular app Apple Podcasts.

Let’s dive right in.

How do I subscribe to a private podcast? Not all public podcast apps support private RSS feeds. Take a look at this section to see which apps do. Most importantly, you should have received a link. This URL is the key. Generally speaking, the setup process is the same: Copy the link, paste it into your favorite podcast app, and start listening! Need a helping hand? Here’s a step-by-step guide for Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Castbox , and Overcast.

Does your company use Pager? In Pager's podcast player, you can select "Add to podcast app" in the top right corner, choose Apple Podcasts, and you're done.

👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts (iOS):

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open Apple Podcasts on your phone.
3. Step 3: Click the ⋯ in the top right corner and select “Add a show by URL”
4. Step 4: Paste the link, click follow, and you’re done!

👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts (macOS):

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open Apple Podcasts on your desktop.
3. Step 3: Choose ”File” from the main menu and select “Add Show by URL.”
4. Step 4: Paste the link, click follow, and enjoy listening!

Does your company use Pager? In Pager's podcast player, you can select "Add to podcast app" in the top right corner, choose Google Podcasts, and subscribe directly. No workarounds needed!

👉 Listen on Google Podcasts (mobile):

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open Google Podcasts on your phone.
3. Step 3: Choose “Activity” in the bottom right corner.
4. Step 4: Head to the “Subscription” tab.
5. Step 5: Tap the + Symbol, enter the link, and you did it!

👉 Listen on Google Podcasts (web):

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open Google Podcasts in your browser.
3. Step 3: Click “+ Add by RSS Feed.”
4. Step 4: Paste the link, subscribe, and you’re ready to go!

👉 Listen on Castbox (iOS & Android):

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open the Castbox app.
3. Step 3: Paste the link into the search bar at the top.
4. Step 4: Hit subscribe, and start listening!

👉 Listen on Overcast (iOS & web)

1. Step 1: Copy the link.
2. Step 2: Open the Overcast app. Or go here , if you prefer listening on the web.
3. Step 3: Click “Add URL” in the top right corner.
4. Step 4: Paste the URL link, select “Add”, and you made it!

If the private podcast doesn’t appear in your library straight away. Try again. Sometimes, it takes a few times to make it work.

🎧 A list of other podcast apps that allow adding private podcasts

1. Pocket Casts
2. Breaker
3. Castro
4. Podcast Addict
5. Downcast

And to all Spotify fans: As of November 2022, it is not possible to subscribe to a private podcast on Spotify. Got questions? Need help? Shout, we’re here ! And in this article, we put together all forms of hosting and listening to a private podcast including Pager’s web app. Read on!