How to Download Podcast Audio and Save Episodes from XiaoYuZhou or Apple Podcasts

A straightforward guide to downloading podcast audio with XYZ Downloader, whether the episode link comes from XiaoYuZhou or Apple Podcasts.
Quick start: download a podcast in 3 steps
If all you want is the fastest route, this is it.
Step 1: Copy the episode link
Open XiaoYuZhou or Apple Podcasts, find the episode you want, tap Share, and copy the link.
Supported link patterns usually look like this:
https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/...https://podcasts.apple.com/...?...i=...
Make sure you copy a specific episode link, not just the podcast homepage.
Step 2: Open XYZ Downloader
Go to xyzdownloader.xyz.
You will see three simple parts:
- an input box for the link
- a parse button
- a result area with the download button
Step 3: Paste, parse, and save
- Paste the link.
- Click Parse Download.
- Wait a few seconds.
- Click the download button when the result appears.
That is it.
How it feels on mobile
On a phone, the flow is almost the same:
- Copy the episode link inside XiaoYuZhou or Apple Podcasts.
- Open the site in your mobile browser.
- Long press the input box and paste the link.
- Tap Parse Download.
- Save the file when the browser prompts you.
In most cases, the audio ends up in your phone's default Downloads folder.
A few things worth knowing before you start
Use an episode link, not a homepage link
This is the most common reason people see a failed parse.
The tool needs a single episode URL. A podcast homepage usually does not contain enough information for direct audio extraction.
Public episodes work best
We only support publicly accessible podcast content. Paid or protected episodes are not supported.
Download speed depends on your network
If a file feels slow:
- switch to stable Wi-Fi if possible
- avoid peak-time downloads
- try again later if the source server is slow
Desktop tips if you save podcasts often
If you do this regularly, a few small habits help:
- keep the site bookmarked
- open multiple tabs when you are comparing several episodes
- organize downloads by show name or listening scenario after saving
It is still a single-episode flow on the web right now, but this setup already makes repeated downloads much easier.
Supported audio formats
Most files will be one of these:
MP3M4A
The original platform quality is preserved as much as possible.
Common questions
Why did parsing fail?
Usually one of these:
- the link format is wrong
- the episode page is no longer available
- your network is unstable at the moment
Where does the file go?
- On desktop: your browser's default download folder
- On mobile: your browser or system download folder
Can I download paid episodes?
No. We only support free public episodes.
Can I batch download a whole show?
Not on the current web flow. The enhanced desktop product is where batch download support is planned.
Best use cases
Downloading is especially useful when you want to:
- listen offline during travel
- keep an episode for repeat listening
- save audio outside the app
- build your own long-term archive of good episodes
Start here
If you already have an episode link, you can go straight to XYZ Downloader.
Paste the link, parse it, and keep the audio that matters.
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