Spotify Podcasts Not Working? Here’s Fix
The Spotify Application is great for browsing and finding awesome songs, but did you know that you can also listen to podcasts there?
Whether you have an Android or an iOS phone, finding your favorite podcasts on Spotify is quite easy - except when the feature is not working.
Many users have experienced problems trying to play podcasts on Spotify, so you are not alone.
If Spotify is not working and you are struggling to get it fixed, then let us help you. This post will talk about:
- Why are Spotify Podcasts not working?;
- How to get Spotify Podcasts fixed;
- What to do is you cannot listen to podcasts on your mobile device.
Spotify Podcasts Not Working: 3 Common Issues
As we mentioned before, users with iPhone, Android and even other devices have had problems with Spotify Podcasts in the past.
Even if you use Spotify on a Windows computer or Mac device, it is possible that some of the following common issues appear on your screen.
1. Spotify Podcast Not Playing
It can happen that Spotify can’t play this right now (including podcasts) because the Spotify Server is failing.
In this case, you must wait until the server is restored - it’s the only solution!
Go to the Spotify Status Twitter page and check whether every other user is having the same issue as you right now.
2. Spotify Playing Music But Not Podcasts
If Spotify can play music but not podcasts, then you might be facing country or region limitations.
Tell a friend or family member to test it out, and if they live where you live and cannot use podcasts as well, then we hope they get it in your country soon!
Using a VPN might be a good option here, but we do not encourage you to do this trick.
3. Spotify Keeps Restarting Podcast
Having a podcast continuously restarting on Spotify is a matter of network connection.
It’s like when Spotify keeps pausing - you will not even be able to search for a podcast episode if you are not connected to the Internet!
Thus, check out your Internet connection before losing your head over Spotify Podcasts not working.
How to Fix Spotify Podcasts Not Working
If Spotify Podcast is not working as you need it to, then you are most likely facing a bug on the Spotify application.
The following fixes will help you go back to listening to your favorite Spotify podcast on your phone, so search no more and let’s fix it!
1. Restart Your Internet Connection
First and foremost, make sure that your Internet connection is working.
The Spotify app, whether we talk about the mobile or Windows app, will not work well if your device is not connected to the Internet.
Thus, turn on your mobile data Internet connection, change your Wi-Fi network and make sure that other apps are working before blaming the Spotify app.
2. Update the Spotify App
This solution consists of simply updating the Spotify app to the latest version.
If you download the updated Spotify apps, all the little bugs and technical issues that are haunting you will be fixed:
- Android users need to go to the Google Play Store, press on Search, look for Spotify and update it;
- iPhone users should open the Apple App Store, look for Spotify, and download the latest version of the app;
- Windows, Mac and Spotify Web Player users must open the Spotify Website on a browser and press the Updating option to download the latest version of the app.
3. Log In and Log Out from Spotify Account
This little fix works sometimes, and other times it just doesn’t. It consists of getting logged out and then logging back into your Spotify account.
Switch logging status on your profile, and then try to play a podcast on your iOS, Android, or desktop device.
If it works, then great! Listen to your favorite Spotify podcast with this solution. Otherwise, move on to the next fix.
4. Clear Spotify Cache Data
It might happen that all the files accumulated on your Spotify session are messing with the good functioning of the app.
- On your device, go to Settings, and look for Apps;
- Select the Spotify App and then tap on app Settings;
- Here, select “Clear Data” and all cache files will be deleted.
You can also clear cache on Spotify for desktop. This solution works if you have never cleared cache before on your device.
5. Turn Off Spotify Ad Blocker
You might be using ad blockers to get rid of annoying Spotify ads.
Well, in this case, turn off the blocker or upgrade to a Spotify Premium account to say goodbye to ads.
Ad blockers mess with Spotify, which means that you might be experiencing problems with the platform playing a podcast due to this matter.
If you want, ask a friend to lend you their Spotify Music Premium account.
Use your friend’s user name and password, follow on-screen instructions, log in, and see if you can now play podcasts without inconvenience.
6. Delete and Reinstall Spotify
If none of the solutions mentioned before have worked, then go to Settings, log out, uninstall Spotify, and then install Spotify again.
If you entirely delete the app, your music folders and playlists won’t be lost, so don’t worry.
Other Spotify users recommend the Clean Reinstall Method whenever things get messy.
The clean reinstall method consists of doing the things mentioned above (delete, uninstall and re-install Spotify), but you need to clear out all registers from Spotify on your device.
7. Contact Spotify Support
If, after trying each one of the aforementioned solutions, the issue persists, then your only alternative left is to contact Spotify Customer Service.
At this point, we know that this isn’t a cache, restart or account switch problem. In this case, it is utterly important to explain your case and wait for an answer.
Either way, Spotify bugs should disappear in a matter of hours, so do not despair. We are glad to help you out! Check out our website for more Spotify-related content.
FAQ
Are There Video Podcasts on Spotify?
Yes, there are video podcasts on Spotify, but only in certain countries. Fortunately, Spotify is expanding the use of this feature to other countries, so you might experience it sooner than later.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.