Start Podcasts

Immediately play the latest episode or first item in Listen Now in the Podcasts app.

Actions Used

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Play Podcast
Plays a podcast using the Podcasts app.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Start%20Podcasts
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Start%20Podcasts
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Start Podcasts” end tell

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