Help Center
Browse common PigeonPod questions about setup, RSS feeds, podcast apps, and web playback in one compact help center.
Getting Started
YouTube to Podcast: turn channels into a private RSS feed
This guide explains the simplest way to convert YouTube channels into podcast RSS feeds, then subscribe in Apple Podcasts or another podcast app. On desktop, you can now usually subscribe by scanning a QR code instead of manually copying and pasting the RSS URL. The same flow also works for BiliBili channels and playlists.
How to convert YouTube to a podcast (RSS)
A step-by-step walkthrough to turn a YouTube channel into a private podcast RSS feed, then subscribe in any podcast app. On desktop, the usual path is now to scan a QR code instead of manually copying the RSS URL. If you're converting BiliBili, the flow is the same: paste a BiliBili channel or playlist URL.
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Podcast Apps & RSS
How to listen to YouTube in Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts can't play YouTube directly, but it can follow podcast RSS feeds. Convert the channel to RSS, then follow the feed in Apple Podcasts. If you're converting BiliBili, the steps are identical once you have an RSS URL.
How to add an RSS feed to Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts can follow a show by URL. Paste the RSS feed link, then Apple Podcasts treats it like a normal podcast subscription. This works the same whether your RSS comes from YouTube or BiliBili.
Why Pocket Casts updates PigeonPod RSS more slowly
If you subscribe to a PigeonPod RSS feed in Pocket Casts, you may notice slower first-time loading, slower new episode visibility, or delayed updates to custom titles and artwork. In most cases, this is normal and does not mean your RSS feed is broken.