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🌐 How to Download Podcasts from RSS Feed

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is the backbone of podcast distribution. Every podcast has an RSS feed that contains all episode information and audio links. Using an RSS feed is the most direct and reliable way to download podcast episodes.

What is a Podcast RSS Feed?

An RSS feed is an XML file that contains metadata about a podcast and links to all its episodes. When you subscribe to a podcast in any app, the app is actually reading the RSS feed. An RSS URL typically looks like:

https://feeds.example.com/mypodcast/rss
https://anchor.fm/s/123456/podcast/rss

Why Use RSS for Downloading?

Most Reliable: Direct access to audio files, works for any podcast
Complete Library: Access to all episodes, including older ones
Fastest Method: No intermediate parsing needed
Universal Support: Works for podcasts from any platform

How to Find a Podcast's RSS Feed

📍 Common Places to Find RSS:

Podcast's official website (usually in footer or "Subscribe" section)
Search "podcast name + RSS feed" on Google
Use our tool with the podcast page link - we'll extract RSS automatically
Check podcast hosting platforms like Anchor, Buzzsprout, Libsyn

Step-by-Step Download Guide

1Get the RSS Feed URL

Find and copy the podcast's RSS feed URL using the methods above.

2Paste RSS URL

Go to our podcast downloader and paste the RSS URL directly into the input field.

3Parse the Feed

Click "Parse Podcast" - our tool will read the RSS feed and display all available episodes with their details.

4Batch Download

Select individual episodes or click "Select All" to choose everything. Hit "Download Selected" to save all chosen episodes as audio files.

Troubleshooting

RSS feed not working?

Some feeds may be password-protected or require authentication. Try using the podcast's page URL instead, and our tool will attempt to extract the public RSS feed.

Only seeing recent episodes?

Some podcasts limit their RSS feed to recent episodes. This is a limitation set by the podcast creator, not our tool.

Download failed for some episodes?

Occasionally, audio hosting servers may have temporary issues. Try again later, or download episodes one at a time.

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