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Restrict access to podcasts on Mac
You can restrict access to podcasts with explicit content, or prevent a child from using the Podcasts app:
When you use Screen Time and Family Sharing, you can remotely manage and monitor a child’s device from your own account on any Mac, iPhone or iPad.
If you’re not using Family Sharing, you can still set up Screen Time for a child by logging in to their Mac account.
Restrict access to podcasts
On your Mac, do one of the following:
If you’re using Family Sharing and are the family organiser: Log in as the administrator, choose Apple menu
> System Settings, then make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID.If you’re not using Family Sharing: Log in to the child’s Mac user account, then choose Apple menu
> System Settings.
Click Screen Time
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
If you’re using Family Sharing, click the pop-up menu on the right and choose a child. Otherwise, skip to step 5.
If the Set Up Screen Time for Your Child button appears, click it and follow the on-screen instructions.
Click Content & Privacy, then turn on the option if it’s not already on.
Do any of the following:
Restrict podcasts with explicit content: Click Store Restrictions, then turn off Allow Explicit Music, Podcasts and News.
Turn off the app on the child’s iPhone or iPad: Click App & Feature Restrictions, then turn off Allow Podcasts in the Allowed on iOS section.
See the Screen Time section of the user guide for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. If a device doesn’t have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, get the user guide from the Apple Support Manuals website.