You can’t go anywhere these days without someone plugging their podcast. Every site has one. Every person seemingly has one. And that’s great because it gives hosts the ability to connect more directly with you and provide added value to your experience.
Podcasts have become a medium that has not quite supplanted radio but is still a prominent part of media consumption. It allows you to get into your car, crank the volume up and listen to meaningful content tailored specifically to you.
Podcasts are a great form of media consumption, but this might be a weird idea to you if you’ve never listened and do not know how to get started. We’ve got you covered.
The first thing you need to do is find an application to listen from. Most people default to Apple Podcasts.
If you have an iPhone, Apple Podcasts are built into your phone. If you’re on a computer, it’s an easy install (download here). It doesn’t offer the same robust features as other applications, but it’s easy to use and it’s free. You can also subscribe to your favorite shows for automatic download, limiting the work on your end.
Finding us on Apple Podcasts is as simple as typing “The Block M Podcast Network” into the search bar. Once you select from the results, you’ll find the button to “Subscribe”. You’ll also notice a spot to leave a review, which we hope is a full-five stars with something incredibly kind to say to us! Congrats on taking your first step into deeper Michigan enlightenment.
GOOGLE PODCASTS
If you’re on Android, Google Podcasts comes already installed on newer phones. If you don’t have the latest Android phone, it’s easy to install (click here).
The rest of the process is simple: Search “The Block M Podcast Network,” click on us, and you’ll get this screen. Click “Subscribe” and you’re in!
SPOTIFY
You might know Spotify as a music streaming service but it supports podcasts too. This is great if you still want to listen to music before and after your podcast of choice and don’t want to have to switch applications. Just like the others, the process is a couple of clicks and you’re on your way to enjoying our podcasts.
MEGAPHONE
There’s a trick about the media player we use in every podcast article. You can use it to subscribe from whichever application you’re using.
Here’s how the media player displays on a regular article:
Click the subscribe button to bring up our podcasts on the app of your choosing (photos below). Give it a whirl!