Tidal Podcasts: How to Find and Download [2025 Ultimate Guide]

Part 1. How to Find and Play Podcasts on Tidal

Though the shows you enjoyed once are now hidden and you can't find Tidal podcasts directly like before, you can try to search for the exact title of a podcast that was on Tidal previously. It is noted that this method may work for some users only, depending on the app version and region.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app or Tidal web player on your device. Then go to the Search box.

Step 2. Type the exact title of the podcast from Tidal. Note: Please do not add 'podcast' to the end of your search.

Step 3. Press Enter to search for the podcast. If it works, you will see the target podcast and play it. If you find nothing, that means the library is inaccessible from your account.

See also: Best Tidal Playlist Recommendations

Part 2. How to Download Remaining Podcast on Tidal Officially

Now, Tidal podcasts are hidden and no one knows whether these podcasts will remain on Tidal in the future. So, you may want to save them before they are gone. Just follow the steps below on how to download the Tidal podcast with a TIDAL plan.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app on your mobile phone. (There is no download option on the Tidal desktop app. Download Tidal tracks on a computer should get a third-party tool like AudFree Tidal Music Converter.)

Step 2. Search for the podcast you want and open it. Tap the 'three dots' icon to select 'Add to playlist' for downloading as there is no download button for podcasts downloads.

Step 3. Then please hit the 'Download' option. The podcasts on Tidal will start downloading.

Note: The downloaded podcasts on Tidal will be gone once your Tidal subscription expires. Then you can't access them anymore.

Part 3. How to Save Tidal Podcasts Permanently

Since there is no download option for desktop Tidal and there are limits on Tidal podcasts downloads, AudFree Tidal Music Converter is your best helper. With it, you can download not only podcasts but also albums, playlists and tracks from Tidal as local files permanently. It also can convert Tidal podcasts to MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B and WAV format.

Moreover, it can keep lossless sound quality and ID3 tags of Tidal music content. In this way, you can enjoy Tidal music like the original one and manage your music easily. The conversion process just takes you a little time as it runs at 37X faster speed. After the conversion, Tidal music files will be saved to your computer. And you can keep them forever and transfer them to other devices or platforms for free playback.

AudFree Tidal Music Downloader

• Losslessly download Tidal playlists, podcasts, songs, etc. on PC
• Convert Tidal audio to MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, etc.
• Keep 100% high-quality music and all metadata
• Work at 37X faster speed and offer customized output parameters

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How to Download Podcasts on Tidal Locally

Please download and install the AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer first. After that, you should follow the tutorial below to download Tidal podcasts.

Step 1Load Tidal podcasts to AudFree Tidable

Please double-click to launch the AudFree Tidal Music Converter from your computer. Please log in to your Tidal music account within the built-in Tidal web player on the AudFree tool's main screen. Then find the Tidal podcast that you'd like to download. Once found, please click the 'three-dot' icon > 'Add to playlist'. Then locate the podcast under your playlist section. Now, just hit on the '+' button > 'Add to list' button to load them.

Step 2Set Tidal podcast output format and other parameters

AudFree Tidal Music Downloader allows you to personalize audio parameters for your music. Just click the top 'menu' icon to choose 'Preferences' > 'Conversion'. Then you can adjust the output format to FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, MP3, or M4B. Also, you can adjust the Bit Rate, Sample Rate and Channel to change output audio quality. Then please don't forget to hit on 'OK' to apply the settings.

Step 3Convert and download Tidal podcasts

As all the settings are ready, then you can click the 'Convert' button at the bottom right of the Converting list interface. You will see podcasts are being converted. After a while, the downloaded Tidal audio files will be saved to your computer. To locate the converted Tidal audio files, you should click the 'Converted' > 'File' icon and check them on your computer. Then you can keep Tidal podcasts forever and transfer them to other devices for offline playback freely.

See also: How to Play Tidal on Multiple Devices

Part 4. Alternatives to Tidal Podcast

Since Tidal won't offer podcasts in the future, for podcast listeners, you may find other alternatives to listen to podcasts. Here we will introduce the top three to you.

1. Spotify

Spotify is the best all-in-one choice for podcasts and music discovery. It offers a large music library, including tons of exclusive shows.

2. Pocket Casts

Pocket Casts offers powerful features like variable speed playback, trim silence, and robust organizational tools that are perfect for power users who subscribe to dozens of shows.

3. Apple Podcasts

This is the default choice for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV users. It has a massive library and seamlessly integrates with the Apple ecosystem. However, it lacks the deep discovery features compared to Spotify.

Part 5. FAQs about Tidal Podcasts

What Are the Best Podcasts Available on Tidal?

Tidal used to feature some big-name music and culture podcasts like 'Rap Radar' and 'Drink Champs'. These days, though, they've basically become legacy content, buried so deep that most users can't find them anymore, if they're even still accessible at all.

Does Tidal Have Any Exclusive Podcasts?

Tidal once had its own original shows too, like 'The Main Thing with Angela Rye'. But just like the rest of its podcast lineup, those exclusives have quietly faded away, they're no longer promoted and pretty tough to find now.

Is It Worth Switching from Another Podcast App to Tidal?

No, switching to Tidal for podcasts isn't worth it. The platform just isn't built for that anymore, and it's basically stopped functioning as a real podcast hub.

How Long Can I Keep the Downloaded Tidal Podcast Files?

You can keep downloaded podcast files on your device for as long as your Tidal subscription remains active and the podcasts on Tidal won't be gone. If your subscription expires or is canceled, you will lose them unless you renew your subscription. Or, you can use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to save them permanently in the local folder for offline playback, even without a Tidal subscription.

See also: How to Keep Tidal Music Forever

Are New Podcasts Being Added to Tidal?

Nope, Tidal isn't adding any new podcasts or episodes these days. Whatever's still there is old, legacy stuff that's been sitting around for a while.

Will Podcasts Ever Come Back to Tidal?

Pretty unlikely. Tidal is all-in on music right now, and bringing podcasts back would totally clash with that focus.

Part 6. Summary

After reading the post, you know that Tidal is no longer a podcast platform. The company has made a decisive strategic shift to focus exclusively on delivering the ultimate high-fidelity music experience, removing the features needed to find and play podcasts.

For podcast listeners, this means it's time to migrate to a dedicated podcast app for future discovery. If you want to keep and listen to Tidal podcast offline forever, the only way is to use a tool like AudFree Tidal Music Converter before they are permanently removed.