Learning a listening skill is not as easy as one might think. In the case of Indonesian students, they have difficulty listening to English because their mother tongue is very different from English. In addition, unfamiliar vocabulary is also a factor causing students’ difficulties in listening to English. The difficulty of learning new vocabulary in English makes students have a perception about the use of podcasts in English. Previous research has mostly focused on using podcasts in the classroom. This study aims to explain the application of podcasts for listening comprehension in classroom learning and assignments outside the classroom and describe students' perceptions of using podcasts on their listening comprehension. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive research design. Participants in this study were SMA Negeri Gondangrejo in class XI Science 3, totalling 36 students. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and interviews. The results showed that students responded well when the teacher implemented podcasts in classroom learning and assignments outside the classroom. In addition, students have positive perceptions during the learning process, so the podcast successfully motivates students to learn to listen. Therefore, students can use English podcasts for independent learning outside the classroom. Thus, students will feel more familiar with English to improve their listening comprehension.