Play Overcast
Plays podcasts in the Overcast app, starting from the last-used location.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20Overcast
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20Overcast
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play Overcast”
end tell
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