Hot to sync podcasts to my iPod shuffle

Greetings iPodShuffleMonterrey, 

We’ll need a bit more detail to provide some targeted troubleshooting. Any additional details you can share are helpful. 

• What happens when you try to sync? 

• Are you unable to choose the content you want to sync?

• Are you encountering an error message?

Let’s be sure these are the steps you’re attempting - Sync podcasts between your Mac and iPhone or iPad The article has screenshots if you find that easier. 

Sync podcasts to your device

1. Connect your device to your Mac.

You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. See Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi.

2. In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.

If you connect your device to your Mac using a USB cable and don’t see the device in the Finder sidebar, see If your device doesn’t appear in the sidebar. 

3. Click Podcasts in the button bar.

4. Select the “Sync podcasts onto [device name]” checkbox to turn on syncing of your podcasts.

With the checkbox selected, syncing is set to transfer all your podcasts to your device.

5. To sync a selection of podcasts, select the “Automatically copy” checkbox, choose the number of most recent, most recent unplayed, or most recent new podcasts from the menu, then choose to include all podcasts or selected podcasts from the episodes menu.

6. Select the checkboxes for the individual podcasts you want to sync in the podcasts list. Deselect the checkbox for any podcast you don’t want to sync.

Click Podcasts or Playlists to see your content organized by that category. 

7. When you’re ready to sync, click Apply.

You can choose to sync your Mac and your device automatically whenever you connect them. See Turn automatic syncing on or off on Mac.

Before disconnecting your device from your Mac, click the Eject button in the Finder sidebar.

Thanks. 

Hello iPodShuffleMonterrey,

Let's take a step back for just a moment. Are you seeing the iPod shuffle listed in Finder when connected to your Mac? Since the last time you were able to sync your devices, has anything changed regarding software? Do you have an alternate cable you can use to connect your iPod to Mac? If so, would you give that a try and see if it helps?

If you haven't done so yet, try restarting both devices to see if that helps.

How to force restart your iPod shuffle - If you're unable to restart it with the power switch, you can use the directions provided in this article.

Best regards.