Google Podcasts (2016–2024) is Google's third attempt at a podcasting app after the Google Reader-powered Google Listen (2009–2012) and Google Play Music Podcasts (2016–2020).

If you're looking for a Google Podcasts alternative, we love Amazon Music, which has three plans suited for any and all listening needs.

Beyond just Google Podcasts, YouTube has begun rolling out a new feature that allows US users to listen to podcasts on the YouTube Music app.

Google announced this morning it will be shutting down its Google Podcasts app later in 2024 as part of its broader transition to move its streaming listeners over to YouTube Music.

Google is testing a new "Daily Listen" feature that automatically generates a podcast based on your Discover feed.