--- title: Podcasts --- The Podcasts page allows you add subscriptions to podcasts which are often used to syndicated audio files using a URL called a RSS feed. This allows your LibreTime instance to automatically download new shows from the web. :::info All podcasts available on iTunes have a RSS feed but it's sometimes hidden. See issue [#510](https://github.com/libretime/libretime/issues/510) for more information. RSS feeds that don't end in _.xml_ may be accepted by LibreTime yet fail to download episodes. A work-around is to download the episode using a podcast client such as [gpodder](https://gpodder.github.io/) and then manually upload and schedule the episode. Podcast feeds coming from Anchor.fm have been known to have a similar issue. ::: The podcast interfaces provides you with the ability to generate [Smartblocks](./playlists.md) that can be used in conjunction with autoloading playlists to schedule the newest episode of a podcast without human intervention. ### Podcasts dashboard ![](./podcasts-podcasts_dashboard.png) The podcasts dashboard is similar to the tracks view, allowing you to add, edit, and remove podcasts by the toolbar, in addition to sorting by columns. To add a podcast, click on the **+ Add** button on the toolbar and provide the podcast's RSS feed, which usually ends in _.xml_. Once the podcast's feed is recognized, the editor pane opens for the podcast. ### Editor ![](./podcasts-podcasts_editor.png) In the podcasts editor, you can rename the podcast, update settings for the podcast, and manage episodes. A search box is available to search for episodes within the feed. - To import an episode directly into LibreTime, double-click on an episode or select it and click **+ Import**. The podcast will appear under tracks with the Podcast Name as the Album. - To delete an episode from LibreTime, select the episode and click on the red trash can on the toolbar. - If you would like LibreTime to automatically download the latest episodes of a podcast, make sure _Download latest episodes_ is checked. This can be used in conjunction with Smartblocks and Playlists to automate downloading and scheduling shows that are received via podcast feed.