The ability to share specific moments from podcast episodes has transformed with the latest updates to Apple's operating systems. With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 on September 16, users can now utilize precise sharing within the Apple Podcasts app. This feature allows you to attach time stamps to episode links, enabling recipients to start listening at a chosen point rather than from the beginning. Whether it's an intriguing fact, skipping past intros and ads, or highlighting the most compelling part of a story, precise sharing enhances the podcast experience.

If you've ever wished for more control over sharing podcast episodes on Apple devices, that control is now available on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Not only is this feature beneficial for sharing with others, but it also allows you to create personal links for future reference.

Navigate to a Specific Section:

1. From Now Playing or Up Next (iOS/iPadOS)
2. From Live Transcripts (iOS/iPadOS)
3. From Static Transcripts (iOS/iPadOS)
4. From Episode Descriptions (iOS/iPadOS)
5. From Static Transcripts (macOS)
6. From the Web Player (Any OS)
7. Opening an Apple Podcasts Link with a Start Time

Method 1: From Now Playing or Up Next (iOS/iPadOS)

Sharing a time-stamped episode from the Now Playing or Up Next view on your iPhone or iPad is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Start playing the episode to access the Now Playing view. If you see the mini-player, tap it to expand to the full view.
2. Use the slider or episode transcript to reach the desired sharing point.
3. Pause at the chosen time or continue playing if exact precision isn't required.
4. Tap the More (???) button.
5. Choose "Share Episode…" from the menu. The time will be set to when you select this option if the episode is playing.
6. In the share sheet, tap "From Start" and select the recorded time stamp.
7. Tap "Done," then select your preferred sharing method.

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Method 2: From Live Transcripts (iOS/iPadOS)

Sharing from the live transcript view on your iPhone or iPad offers even more precision. Here's how:

1. Play the episode to enter the Now Playing view. If you see the mini-player, tap it to expand to the full view.
2. Tap the Transcript button at the bottom of Now Playing or Up Next.
3. Scroll or use the "Search" button to locate the spot you want to share. If "Search" isn't visible, wait for the controls to hide or swipe up to hide them.
4. Touch and hold the spot to highlight the paragraph, then tap "Share from XX:XX..." from the menu. Alternatively, tap "Select Text..." to access the static transcript for more precision (see Method 3 below).
5. Select your preferred sharing method from the share sheet.

Method 3: From Static Transcripts (iOS/iPadOS)

Both live and static transcripts are available in Apple Podcasts, and you can add a time stamp from either on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it with the static transcript:

1. Play the episode to enter the Now Playing view. If you see the mini-player, tap it to expand to the full view. Alternatively, tap the episode name in Now Playing, Up Next, or Transcript, or find it under the show's page to open the episode's information. You can also use Method 2 to open the action menu from a section of the live transcript.
2. Tap the More (???) button. Alternatively, open the "Transcript" section from the episode's info. You can also tap "Select Text..." from the actions menu on the live transcript.

3. Scroll or use the Search button to find the spot you want to share.
4. Tap a paragraph to highlight it, or touch and hold a word to highlight a specific section.
5. Tap "Share from XX:XX..." from the contextual menu.
6. Choose your preferred sharing method from the share sheet.

Method 4: From Episode Descriptions (iOS/iPadOS)

In iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, times listed in an episode's description are now clickable links. This allows you to start playback at that time. Note that not all podcast shows include times in their episode details.

1. Play the episode to enter the Now Playing view. If you see the mini-player, tap it to expand to the full view. Alternatively, tap the episode name in Now Playing, Up Next, or Transcript, or find it under the show's page to open the episode's information.
2. In the episode's description, tap a listed time if available.
3. Select "Share..." from the actions menu.
4. Choose your preferred sharing method from the share sheet.

Method 5: From Static Transcripts (macOS)

The Apple Podcasts app on your Mac lacks the live transcript feature, and there's no direct way to share a time-stamped link like on iPhone and iPad. However, you can still share an episode link with a specific time using the static transcript.

1. Click the More (???) button next to or near the episode's name in any view. Alternatively, open the episode's info by clicking the episode's name or cover art in the Now Playing window. You can also right-click or Control-click on an episode's name or card to open the contextual menu.
2. Select "View Transcript" from the contextual menu. Alternatively, open the "Transcript" section from the episode's info.

3. Scroll or use the Search button to find the spot you want to share.
4. Highlight a word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph using your mouse or trackpad.
5. Click "Share from XX:XX..." from the contextual menu.
6. Choose your preferred sharing method from the share sheet.

Method 6: From the Web Player (Any OS)

Apple Podcasts offers a web app accessible at podcasts.apple.com, useful for Android and Windows users. While there's no built-in feature to share episodes with specific start times via the web player, you can still do it manually:

1. Find or play the episode on podcasts.apple.com.
2. Note the time at the spot you want to share.
3. Click the More (???) button, then "Share," and "Copy Link," or copy the link directly from the browser's URL bar.
4. Paste the URL where you plan to share it.
5. Convert the time to seconds. For example, 20:44 becomes 20 x 60 = 1,200 44 = 1,244 seconds.
6. Append the total seconds to the end of the URL using &r=seconds, replacing "seconds" with the number. Remove any commas.

<code>Syntax:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/show-name/showid?i=episodeid&r=seconds

Example:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/candyman-the-true-story-behind-the-bathroom-mirror-murder/id1769281333?i=1000670657858&r=1244</code>

7. Share the modified link.

Opening an Apple Podcasts Link with a Start Time

When you share or receive a time-tagged podcast episode link on an Apple device, tapping or clicking it will open the episode in the Apple Podcasts app. It won't start playing automatically, but you'll see a "Play from XX:XX" button to begin at the specified time. This feature saves the effort of manually searching for the relevant part.

If the recipient has deleted Apple Podcasts from their device, the link will prompt them to reinstall it from the App Store. After reinstalling, they'll need to use the link again.

On Android or other non-Apple devices, opening a time-specific link will direct you to the web app in your browser, but it won't start playback at the shared time, even if you're signed into your Apple Account.

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