“The number one question a lot of you guys and girls ask me specifically about the Apple Watch is “How do I play podcasts on my Apple Watch?” Brian Tong says in a CNET video.
“Apple doesn’t have a podcast app for the Apple Watch, believe that? Yeah, it’s true,” Tong says. “So we’ve seen a few apps out there, but they’re limited because of Apple’s restrictions on third-party developers. But really, the one that just dropped and is really worth checking out is called Outcast.”
Tong says, “Now it’s $0.99, and really what makes it special is that you can use your Apple Watch Series 3 LTE or Wi-Fi connection, either one, and directly download podcasts to this watch.”
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Direct link to video here.
MacDailyNews Take: Yes, Outcast is currently the best option for playing podcasts on your Apple Watch.
More info about and download link for Outcast here.
I’m an Overcast fan. Play from my Watch all the time.
That relies on the iPhone though. It doesn’t stream independently to an LTE Apple Watch.
I haven’t had the need to play podcasts directly from my Watch because I always have my iPhone with me, I play them through the podcast app and use the on-screen controls on the Watch. I don’t understand the obsession to not have the iPhone with you on runs or workouts. If you don’t like one of the arm bands to carry it, I recommend getting running/gym shorts with suitably thick pockets so the iPhone is flopping around all over the place. It’s a useful tool that I’d rather not be without, particularly the camera which I use a lot.