# Apple Podcasts API

> Apple Podcasts provides podcast charts, show details, episodes, and listener reviews as a workflow and API.

Apple Podcasts lists chart entries by chart, country, and category with List top podcasts. Search podcasts finds shows by name or topic in a country; Get podcast returns show details and newest available episodes by name or link. Get podcast reviews returns country-specific ratings and listener reviews for a show by name or link.

- Page: https://fous.com/workflows/apple-podcasts
- Handle: `@apple-podcasts`
- Category: [Entertainment](https://fous.com/workflows/category/entertainment)
- Source website: https://podcasts.apple.com
- Last verified: Sep 30, 2026
- Fous is not affiliated with Apple Podcasts.

## Methods

### Get podcast

Operation `get_podcast`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Get podcast details and newest available episodes by name or Apple Podcasts link. Public listings and feeds may not include the full archive; subscription episodes have no public audio file, and older feed episodes may lack an individual Apple link.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `country` | string | no | `"GB"` | Country name or two-letter code for listings and ratings, such as United States or GB. |
| `podcast` | string | yes | `"The Daily"` | Podcast name or Apple Podcasts show link, such as The Daily. |
| `max_episodes` | integer | no | `55` | Maximum number of recent episodes to return, such as 20. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "podcast"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "United States",
      "description": "Country name or two-letter code for listings and ratings, such as United States or GB.",
      "examples": [
        "GB"
      ]
    },
    "podcast": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Podcast name or Apple Podcasts show link, such as The Daily.",
      "examples": [
        "The Daily",
        "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736",
        "Huberman Lab"
      ]
    },
    "max_episodes": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 300,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of recent episodes to return, such as 20.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        55,
        5
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "podcast": "The Daily"
    },
    {
      "podcast": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736",
      "max_episodes": 55
    },
    {
      "country": "GB",
      "podcast": "Huberman Lab",
      "max_episodes": 5
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `name` | string |  | Show name. |
| `category` | string or null |  | Main podcast category. |
| `episodes` | array |  | Newest available episodes first. |
| `episodes[].title` | string or null |  | Episode title. |
| `episodes[].length` | string or null |  | Episode length as readable text. |
| `episodes[].description` | string or null |  | Episode description as plain text. |
| `episodes[].episode_url` | string or null |  | Individual episode link, when available. |
| `episodes[].release_date` | string or null |  | Release date in YYYY-MM-DD. |
| `episodes[].audio_file_url` | string or null |  | Public audio file link, when available. |
| `episodes[].length_seconds` | integer or null |  | Episode duration in seconds. |
| `publisher` | string or null |  | Show creator or publisher. |
| `podcast_id` | string or null |  | Apple Podcasts show ID. |
| `artwork_url` | string or null |  | Show artwork link. |
| `description` | string or null |  | Show description as plain text. |
| `website_url` | string or null |  | Show website link. |
| `rating_count` | integer or null |  | Number of listener ratings. |
| `rss_feed_url` | string or null |  | Public podcast feed link. |
| `average_rating` | number or null |  | Average listener rating out of 5. |
| `update_frequency` | string or null |  | Update frequency displayed for the show. |
| `apple_podcasts_url` | string |  | Apple Podcasts show page link. |

### Get podcast reviews

Operation `get_podcast_reviews`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Get a podcast’s country-specific rating totals and up to 500 listener reviews, sorted by newest or most helpful. The review feed exposes at most 500 reviews; some countries may show only the reviews available on the podcast page.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `sort` | string | no | `"most_helpful"` | Review order, for example most_recent. |
| `country` | string | no | `"United Kingdom"` | Country name or two-letter code for ratings and reviews, for example United Kingdom or GB. |
| `podcast` | string | yes | `"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189"` | Podcast name or Apple Podcasts link, for example Crime Junkie or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `55` | Maximum number of reviews, for example 50. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "podcast"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "sort": {
      "enum": [
        "most_recent",
        "most_helpful"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "most_recent",
      "description": "Review order, for example most_recent.",
      "examples": [
        "most_helpful"
      ]
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "United States",
      "description": "Country name or two-letter code for ratings and reviews, for example United Kingdom or GB.",
      "examples": [
        "United Kingdom",
        "Fiji",
        "Malta"
      ]
    },
    "podcast": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Podcast name or Apple Podcasts link, for example Crime Junkie or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189.",
      "examples": [
        "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189",
        "Crime Junkie"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 50,
      "maximum": 500,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of reviews, for example 50.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        55,
        5
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "sort": "most_helpful",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "podcast": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189",
      "max_results": 55
    },
    {
      "podcast": "Crime Junkie"
    },
    {
      "country": "Fiji",
      "podcast": "Crime Junkie",
      "max_results": 5
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `reviews` | array |  |  |
| `reviews[].date` | string or null | `"2024-08-29"` |  |
| `reviews[].stars` | integer or null | `1` |  |
| `reviews[].page_url` | string | `"https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/id1322200189"` | Podcast page on which the listener review can be read. |
| `reviews[].review_text` | string or null | `"Cancel subscription"` |  |
| `reviews[].review_title` | string or null | `"Not my favorite"` |  |
| `reviews[].reviewer_name` | string or null | `"Jeandè"` |  |
| `podcast_url` | string | `"https://podcasts.apple.com/fj/podcast/id1322200189"` | Apple Podcasts show page in the selected country. |
| `podcast_name` | string | `"Crime Junkie"` | Podcast title. |
| `average_rating` | number or null | `4.6` | Average country-specific rating out of five, or null when unavailable. |
| `number_of_ratings` | integer | `0` | Number of country-specific ratings. |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "country": "Fiji",
  "podcast": "Crime Junkie",
  "max_results": 5
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "reviews": [],
  "podcast_url": "https://podcasts.apple.com/fj/podcast/id1322200189",
  "podcast_name": "Crime Junkie",
  "average_rating": null,
  "number_of_ratings": 0
}
```

### List top podcasts

Operation `list_top_podcasts`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

List Apple Podcasts chart entries in rank order for a country and category. Category episode charts show up to 50 entries; other charts show up to 100.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `chart` | string | no | `"top_shows"` | Chart to list, e.g. top_shows. |
| `country` | string | no | `"United Kingdom"` | Country name or two-letter code, e.g. United Kingdom. |
| `category` | string | no | `"True Crime"` | Podcast category, e.g. True Crime; use all for the overall chart. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `100` | Maximum chart entries, e.g. 50. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "chart": {
      "enum": [
        "top_shows",
        "top_episodes"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "top_shows",
      "description": "Chart to list, e.g. top_shows.",
      "examples": [
        "top_shows",
        "top_episodes"
      ]
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "United States",
      "description": "Country name or two-letter code, e.g. United Kingdom.",
      "examples": [
        "United Kingdom",
        "United States",
        "CA"
      ]
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "all",
      "description": "Podcast category, e.g. True Crime; use all for the overall chart.",
      "examples": [
        "True Crime",
        "all",
        "News"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 50,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum chart entries, e.g. 50.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        100,
        50,
        20
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "chart": "top_shows",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "category": "True Crime",
      "max_results": 100
    },
    {
      "chart": "top_shows",
      "country": "United States",
      "category": "all",
      "max_results": 50
    },
    {
      "chart": "top_episodes",
      "country": "United States",
      "category": "News",
      "max_results": 20
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `top_podcasts` | array |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].rank` | integer |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].category` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].publisher` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].artwork_url` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].podcast_name` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].episode_title` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].apple_podcast_id` | string or null |  |  |
| `top_podcasts[].apple_podcasts_url` | string or null |  |  |

### Search podcasts

Operation `search_podcasts`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Find Apple Podcasts shows by name or topic in a country, ordered by search relevance. Ratings appear when a show page provides them. Search returns at most 100 shows per request, even when max_results is higher.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `query` | string | yes | `"personal finance"` | Podcast name or topic to search for, such as Huberman or personal finance. |
| `country` | string | no | `"United Kingdom"` | Country name or two-letter country code, such as United States or GB. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `3` | Maximum number of shows to return, such as 20. The public search currently provides at most 100. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Podcast name or topic to search for, such as Huberman or personal finance.",
      "examples": [
        "personal finance",
        "Huberman",
        "zzzxqqqneveramatch2026"
      ]
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "United States",
      "description": "Country name or two-letter country code, such as United States or GB.",
      "examples": [
        "United Kingdom",
        "US"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 200,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of shows to return, such as 20. The public search currently provides at most 100.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        3,
        2,
        101
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "query": "personal finance",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "max_results": 3
    },
    {
      "query": "Huberman"
    },
    {
      "query": "zzzxqqqneveramatch2026",
      "max_results": 2
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `podcasts` | array |  | Shows in search relevance order. |
| `podcasts[].publisher` | string or null | `"Hargreaves Lansdown"` | Publisher or creator. |
| `podcasts[].artwork_url` | string or null | `"https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/6a/15/90/6a15901c-e762-c923-9c86-b294be3948ab/mza_1164339748231` | Show artwork link. |
| `podcasts[].podcast_name` | string | `"Switch Your Money On"` | Name of the show. |
| `podcasts[].rating_count` | integer or null | `62` | Number of listener ratings, when shown. |
| `podcasts[].rss_feed_url` | string or null | `"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/switch-your-money-on"` | Show RSS feed link, when available. |
| `podcasts[].episode_count` | integer or null | `158` | Number of episodes listed for the show. |
| `podcasts[].main_category` | string or null | `"Investing"` | Main podcast category. |
| `podcasts[].average_rating` | number or null | `4.1` | Average listener rating out of 5, when shown. |
| `podcasts[].apple_podcast_id` | string or null | `"1580527545"` | Apple Podcasts show ID. |
| `podcasts[].apple_podcasts_url` | string | `"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/switch-your-money-on/id1580527545?uo=4"` | Apple Podcasts show page link. |
| `podcasts[].latest_episode_date` | string or null | `"2026-07-30"` | Most recent episode date in YYYY-MM-DD, when known. |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "query": "personal finance",
  "country": "United Kingdom",
  "max_results": 3
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "podcasts": [
    {
      "publisher": "Hargreaves Lansdown",
      "artwork_url": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/6a/15/90/6a15901c-e762-c923-9c86-b294be3948ab/mza_11643397482313350095.jpeg/600x600bb.jpg",
      "podcast_name": "Switch Your Money On",
      "rating_count": 62,
      "rss_feed_url": "https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/switch-your-money-on",
      "episode_count": 158,
      "main_category": "Investing",
      "average_rating": 4.1,
      "apple_podcast_id": "1580527545",
      "apple_podcasts_url": "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/switch-your-money-on/id1580527545?uo=4",
      "latest_episode_date": "2026-07-30"
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Jesse Cramer",
      "artwork_url": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/e0/c1/61/e0c161e2-ef2c-cf62-06e8-eff7275b102a/mza_13249675235813354632.png/600x600bb.jpg",
      "podcast_name": "Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors",
      "rating_count": 2,
      "rss_feed_url": "https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/324683/destinations/2640104.xml",
      "episode_count": 154,
      "main_category": "Investing",
      "average_rating": 5,
      "apple_podcast_id": "1553180943",
      "apple_podcasts_url": "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/personal-finance-for-long-term-investors/id1553180943?uo=4",
      "latest_episode_date": "2026-09-09"
    },
    {
      "publisher": "BBC Radio 4",
      "artwork_url": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/fc/96/5a/fc965a03-e0a5-3d1e-21a0-3c1063380d1e/mza_15956568487861186023.jpg/600x600bb.jpg",
      "podcast_name": "Money Box",
      "rating_count": 803,
      "rss_feed_url": "https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/b006qjnv.rss",
      "episode_count": 746,
      "main_category": "Business",
      "average_rating": 4.2,
      "apple_podcast_id": "263570678",
      "apple_podcasts_url": "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/money-box/id263570678?uo=4",
      "latest_episode_date": "2026-09-26"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Quick start

Call the API with a Fous API key (`FOUS_API_KEY`). To create one, turn on Developer mode in Fous Studio, then open Keys & connections → API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys).

```bash
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@apple-podcasts",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_podcast",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "podcast": "The Daily"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
import json
import os
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = os.environ.get("FOUS_API_KEY")
if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example")

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@apple-podcasts\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"get_podcast\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"podcast\": \"The Daily\"\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=120) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
// First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
const apiKey = process.env.FOUS_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example");

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(120_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@apple-podcasts",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_podcast",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "podcast": "The Daily"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

Or describe the data in plain language: send `{"api":"@apple-podcasts","prompt":"Describe the data you need, with every detail"}` to the same URL. Fous fills in the input, runs the method that fits and returns only the fields you asked for; `data.route.calls[].request` is the exact call it made. Routing is free; the run costs the same.

## Use cases

- Track podcast chart rankings by country and category
- Find shows about a topic or by name
- Compare show ratings, publishers, and episode counts
- Review the newest available episodes for a show
- Summarize listener reviews by country

## FAQ

### Is Fous affiliated with Apple Podcasts?

No. Fous is not affiliated with Apple Podcasts. This workflow reads the public podcasts.apple.com website and returns its data.

### How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a Apple Podcasts account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from podcasts.apple.com when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 30, 2026.

### Which podcasts top a country’s chart?

List top podcasts returns chart entries in rank order using a chart and country, with an optional category.

### What are a show’s newest available episodes?

Get podcast returns show details and newest available episodes when given a show name or Apple Podcasts link.

### What do listeners rate and say about a show?

Get podcast reviews returns country-specific rating totals and available listener reviews, sorted by newest or most helpful.

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