How to fix "Spotify downloaded podcasts not playing offline"


Spotify has been working to strengthen its advertising business and attract new premium users by bringing popular podcasts to the app. It began its podcast push nearly three years ago with the acquisitions of Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast, and made significant investments to secure exclusive programming rights for Joe Rogan, Michelle Obama and Prince Harry and Meghan (Duke and Duchess of Sussex).

Unlike music, Spotify allows both free and premium users to download podcasts . However, many users report that "The podcasts I've downloaded won't play offline." "Started using Spotify for podcasts. Downloaded some locally to listen on commute but they stop playing when I don't have a data connection. Music works fine offline."

Doing some research on the Google, it looks like this has been an unaddressed issue going back to the beginning of Spotify offering podcasts. Currently the issue still exists.

How to download Spotify podcasts to MP3 for offline playback

While Spotify can't fix this bug, the best option is to download Spotify podcasts to mp3 and them play the podcasts offline with other Android music player.

Pazu Spotify Converter is a powerful Spotify music downloader tool that allows you to download Spotify music and podcasts to MP3 , M4A, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AIFF. Check the tutorial to learn how to download Spotify podcasts to DRM-free formats and play them without Spotify app.

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Step 1 Run Pazu Spotify Converter

Download, install and run Pazu Spotify Converter on your Mac or Windows. Log in your Spotify account with the built-in Spotify web player.

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Step 2 Add Spotify podcast

Drag&drop the podcast or episode you want to download to Pazu Spotify Converter interface.

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Or click Add Files, copy&paste podcast/episode link to the bottom area then click Add.

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How to copy podcast/episode link?

  1. Right-click on the podcast or episode you want to download or select next to it.
  2. Choose Share - Copy Show Link or Copy Episode Link .

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    download Spotify podcast to mp3

Step 3 Choose output format

The default output format is MP3. Pazu Spotify Converter also supports MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AIFF. Click Options - Advanced to change output format if you like. You can also set bitrate, samplerate according to your needs.

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Under General tab, you can change output folder, rename podcasts, etc.

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Step 4 Click the Convert button

Click the Convert button to start downloading Spotify podcast episodes to the format you choose.

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After conversion, click below folder to quickly locate the downloaded podcast episodes. download Spotify podcast to mp3

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Note: The free trial version of Pazu Spotify Converter enables you to convert the first three minutes of each song. You can remove the trial limitation by purchasing the full version.

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