podcast
A set of audio or video shows on the internet that you can listen to or watch when you want, often about one main topic.
A series of audio or video episodes made available on the internet for people to stream or download on demand, usually around a particular topic or style.
One show in a podcast series, usually one file that you can play or download.
A single audio or video file that is one part of a larger podcast series.
To make audio or video shows and put them online as a podcast for people to listen to or watch.
To produce and distribute audio or video episodes as a podcast on the internet, often on a regular schedule.
- Base: podcast
- Plural: podcasts
- Base: podcast
- 3rd Person Singular: podcasts
- Present Participle: podcasting
- Past: podcasted
- Past Participle: podcasted
host a podcast
1to present a podcast show
To be the main person who leads and speaks on a podcast.
- She was invited to host a podcast about mental health.
- He hosts a podcast where he interviews famous writers.
- They used to host a podcast together before starting separate shows.
listen to a podcast
1to hear a podcast program
To use your phone, computer, or another device to hear a podcast.
- I usually listen to a podcast while I cook dinner.
- She listens to a podcast on the bus every morning.
- We listened to a podcast together during our road trip.
podcast app
1application used to play podcasts
A program on your phone or computer that lets you search for, subscribe to, and listen to podcasts.
- Which podcast app do you use on your phone?
- Most podcast apps let you download episodes for offline listening.
- She opened her podcast app and searched for a show about cooking.
podcast episode
1one part of a podcast series
One show in a podcast, usually with its own title and topic.
- The latest podcast episode talks about sleep and health.
- Each podcast episode is about thirty minutes long.
- I skipped one podcast episode because I wasn’t interested in the topic.
podcast host
1person who presents a podcast
The main person who leads, talks, and often interviews guests on a podcast.
- The podcast host asked very direct questions.
- As a podcast host, she prepares hours of research for each guest.
- The podcast host introduced the topic and then opened the phone lines.
start a podcast
1to begin a podcast series
To create a new podcast and begin putting out episodes.
- Many people started a podcast during lockdown.
- She wants to start a podcast to share her music.
- If you start a podcast, you need a good microphone.
subscribe to a podcast
1to follow a podcast automatically
To click a button in an app so you get new episodes of a podcast automatically.
- Don’t forget to subscribe to a podcast you like so you never miss an episode.
- I subscribed to a podcast about science after hearing a great episode.
- Listeners can subscribe to a podcast for free in most apps.