How to Download Podcast Audio and Save Episodes 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

1. Paste the link.
2. Click Parse Download.
3. Wait a few seconds.
4. 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:

1. Copy the episode link inside XiaoYuZhou or Apple Podcasts.
2. Open the site in your mobile browser.
3. Long press the input box and paste the link.
4. Tap Parse Download.
5. 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:

• MP3
• M4A

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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