You successfully subscribed to your private podcast, but when you open it, there are no episodes showing up. This is actually one of the most common issues new private podcast listeners experience, and it's almost always a timing or display issue rather than a huge problem.
What You'll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
✅ Successfully loaded all available episodes in your app
✅ Understood why episodes sometimes take time to appear
✅ Know how to refresh your feed when new episodes are added
This usually resolves within a few minutes of trying these steps.
Step 1: Wait a Few Minutes
Podcast apps need time to fetch and process new feeds, especially private ones.
Give it some time:
Most apps take 2-5 minutes to load new content (but it can take longer!)
Private feeds sometimes take longer than public podcasts
Your app might be processing the episodes in the background
Step 2: Check the Full Episode List
Many apps don't show all episodes on the main screen by default.
Try this:
Tap on the podcast artwork or title to open the full show page
Look for an "Episodes" tab or "All Episodes" section
Some apps hide older episodes: look for a "Show More" or "Load More" button
Feel free to check our app-specific guides for help
Step 3: Refresh Your Feed
Force your app to check for new content.
Refresh methods:
Pull down on the episode list (like refreshing email)
Look for a refresh button or icon
Force-close the app completely and reopen it
Some apps have a "Check for New Episodes" option in settings
What Happens Next
Once your episodes load, they'll appear in chronological order (usually newest first). You should see all the episodes that your creator has made available to you. If episodes are still missing after trying these steps, there might be an issue with your subscription or the feed itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I can see the podcast title but it says "0 episodes" or "No episodes available." What's wrong?
A: This usually means your app hasn't finished loading the feed yet. Try the refresh steps above, and wait a few more minutes.
Q: I only see some episodes but I know there should be more. Where are they?
A: Your creator might have set up the feed to release episodes gradually (dripped content), or some episodes might be restricted based on your access level.
Q: The episodes appeared but then disappeared again. What happened?
A: This could be a syncing issue with your app, or the creator might have made changes to the feed. Try refreshing again, and contact your creator if episodes continue to disappear.
Don't panic if episodes don't show up immediately, podcast apps can be a bit slow with new feeds, but they almost always catch up within a few minutes!