Google Podcasts on Android is part of the Google app. To update Google Podcasts:
- Open the Google Play store app .
- Tap your avatar Manage apps & devices Manage.
- Tap the Google app Update.
- Once the update is complete, tap Open.
- This opens the Google app.
- Close the Google app .
- Launch the Google Podcasts app .
If you still find the “Google Podcasts needs an update” message, restart your phone.