Podcast app gone wild

I’m trying to listen to a new (for me) podcast: Beekeeping for Newbies. All it does is flash a half dozen or so covers but doesn’t let me actually select or seek or listen. It’s like a treadmill set on high autopilot. I’d love to jump on but it won’t let me. How can I stop this?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 03:29 PM

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xWauwau

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Dec 31, 2024 03:36 PM in response to Elinehan

Tried to restart the app/your phone/reinstall „Apple Podcasts“? Could be helpful

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