Start Podcasts
Immediately play the latest episode or first item in Listen Now in the Podcasts app.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20Podcasts
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20Podcasts
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Start Podcasts”
end tell
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