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patrickfromgreensboro
User level: Level 1 (9 points)

shortcut to play a specific podcast station

Is there a way in iOS27 to create a shortcut to play a specific podcast station?

Posted on Oct 20, 2026 8:10 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 21, 2026 1:11 PM in response to patrickfromgreensboro

Yes, you can create a shortcut to play a specific Apple Podcasts station in iOS using the "Play a station"action in the Shortcuts app or community-made station shortcuts. 


How to Create the Shortcut

  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-right corner to start a new shortcut. 
  3. Tap Add Action and search for Apple Podcasts or Play a station. 
  4. Select the action that lets you pick a station from your Apple Podcasts library Tap the placeholder text in the action to choose your exact custom station name. 
  5. Tap Done or name and save your shortcut. You can then add it to your Home Screen or trigger it via Siri. 


patrickfromgreensboro Author
User level: Level 1 (9 points)

Oct 26, 2026 2:13 PM in response to WheelieNick

Hi Nick,


Thanks for taking a look at my question.


When I attempt to create the shortcut below are the only options I get when searching on Podcasts


I do not get any results for searching on "Play a station."


Am I missing something?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379655