=== Podcast Player ===
Contributors: vedathemes
Tags: podcast, rss feed, feed to audio, rss to audio, podcasting
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 5.0.3
Requires PHP: 5.4
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Host your podcast episodes anywhere, display them only using podcast feed url. Use custom widget or shortcode to display podcast player anywhere on your site.

== Description ==
An easy way to show and play your audio podcast episodes using podcast feed url. Episodes will be played using default WordPress or HTML5 audio player. Optionally you can set podcast description,  cover image and subscription menu.

= Podcast player key features =

* Display responsive podcast player just by entering your podcast's feed url.
* Fetch all required details from feed url.
* Option to modify short description about your podcast.
* Option to upload any image as your podcast's cover image.
* Option to set any WordPress menu as your podcast's subscription menu.
* Live search from the podcast list.
* It is possible to have multiple instances of podcast player on single page.
* Self adjusting layout according to width of the podcast player.

= Setup Podcast Player Widget =

Display searchable audio podcast episodes list on any widget area of your website.

Minimum Setup

1. After activating the plugin, visit Appearance > Widgets in admin dashboard.
1. Look for 'Podcast player' widget in left 'Available Widgets' section.
1. Drag the widget to any available sidebar/widget area.
1. Enter feed url and number of episodes to be displayed in appropriate fields.
1. Click [Save] button.

Advanced Setup

1. After activating the plugin, visit Appearance > Widgets in admin dashboard.
1. Look for 'Podcast player' widget in left 'Available Widgets' section.
1. Drag the widget to any available sidebar/widget area.
1. Enter feed url and number of episodes to be displayed in appropriate fields.
1. Optionally, click on "Override defaults" button to Override feed auto fetched details.
1. Enter widget title (If left empty, plugin will try to fetch from feed url).
1. Enter widget description (If left empty, plugin will try to fetch from feed url).
1. Select or upload podcast cover image (If left empty, plugin will try to fetch from feed url).
1. Select any menu from dropdown to be set as podcast's subscription menu. (If unchanged, plugin will try to fetch appropriate links).
1. Select audio player display style.
1. Click [Save] button.

= Setup Podcast Player using shortcode =

Minimum Setup

	[podcastplayer feed_url ='' number='']

1. feed_url - Your podcast feed url.
1. number - Number of podcasts episodes to be displayed.

Advanced Setup

	[podcastplayer feed_url ='' number='' podcast_menu='' cover_image_url='' player_style='']Short Description [/podcastplayer]

1. feed_url - Your podcast feed url.
1. number - Number of podcasts episodes to be displayed.
1. podcast_menu - Any previously created WordPress menu's name OR ID OR slug. (optional)
1. cover_image_url - Podcast's cover image url. The image must be from your WP media library. (optional)
1. player_style - HTML5 or WP default styles. options are, 'default' or 'html5'.
1. Short Description	- Podcast short text description. (optional)

== Installation ==

Installing “Podcast player” can be done either by searching for “Podcast Player” via the “Plugins > Add New” screen in your WordPress dashboard, or by using the following steps:

1. Download the plugin via WordPress.org
1. Upload the ZIP file through the ‘Plugins > Add New > Upload’ in your WordPress dashboard
1. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where can I host my podcast files? =
You can host your podcast files anywhere. This plugin only uses rss feed link to fetch and display your podcast episodes.

= Does it support video podcasts? =
No, this plugin only supports audio podcasts.

= Can it support multiple feeds in a single player? =
No, you cannot use multiple podcast feed urls in one player instance.

= Is it responsive friendly? =
Yes, podcast player is completely mobile responsive. It can even change its layout according to its container width. For example, on larger screen, layout of podcast player on a narrow sidebar will be different than on a wider content section.

= Can I show multiple podcast players on a single page? =
Yes. You can display multiple instances of podcast player on a single page/post.


== Screenshots ==
1. Display podcast player using custom widget
2. Display podcast player using shortcode
3. Podcats player on small size container
4. Podcast player on normal size container
5. Podcast player on large size container

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Option to choose mediaelement.js or html5 audio player.
* Fetch external cover images from url (using shortcode).
* Auto fetch feed items from feed url.
* Podcast player widget's ux improvements.
* Change player layout css for larger wrappers.
* Minor css improvements.

= 1.0.0 =
* First version.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
* Update required for additional features and code optimization.