There are two ways to download podcast episodes: manual downloads for individual episodes and auto-downloads for episodes in your queue.
Auto Downloads
Auto-downloads automatically save episodes from your queue to your device. To configure auto-downloads:
Navigate to You → Settings → Auto downloads
Set the number of episodes to download from the top of your queue
Configure download settings:
"Only over Wifi" to conserve mobile data
"Only while charging" to preserve battery life
Manual Downloads
You can download a single episode in two ways:
From the episode details:
Open the episode you want to download
Tap the download icon on the episode's detail page
From your podcast feed:
Navigate to the "Podcasts" screen
Long-press on any episode in the feed
Select the download option
Accessing Downloaded Episodes
Access your downloaded episodes through the "Downloads" list on the "Podcasts" screen or through You → Settings → Downloads, where you can also manage your offline content.
Offline Features
Downloaded episodes enable:
Offline listening without an internet connection
Creating and saving highlights without connectivity
Storage management through the downloads section
Queue-based automatic downloads for new content