YouTube for Android TV Rolls Out Dedicated Podcasts Tab for Easier Access

YouTube for Android TV adds a dedicated "Podcasts" tab for easier discovery and access.
Matilda
YouTube for Android TV Rolls Out Dedicated Podcasts Tab for Easier Access
We know that YouTube is becoming a new home for podcasts, but to help expand, the dedicated Android TV apps dedicated “Podcasts” sidebar tab is now rolling out widely. Image:Google We’re not quite sure when this option first appeared, but it appears that the sidebar “Podcasts” section is now available far more widely on YouTube for Android TV. This change means you shouldn’t need to dive directly into specific YouTube channels to find specific episodes or series of podcasts. This new option sits just below the “Movies & TV” tab and your “Subscriptions.” One confusing aspect of this new podcasts tab is that you may also see various longer music tracks or mixes in the section despite much of the content not explicitly being podcasts or labeled as such by the original YouTube channel. When you select a podcast, you’re not offered any extra controls or podcast-specific features like time skips. You just view like a regular video with chapters available if added by the original uploader. G…