diff --git a/src/pages/podcasts/details.css b/src/pages/podcasts/details.css
index 534932f4..0952fc77 100644
--- a/src/pages/podcasts/details.css
+++ b/src/pages/podcasts/details.css
@@ -206,6 +206,15 @@ html[data-theme='light'] {
   justify-content: center;
 }
 
+.nav-action-button:active {
+  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(40,50,70,0.06);
+}
+
+.nav-action-button.favorite.favorited {
+  color: #ff4d4d;      /* red heart */
+  background: #fff0f0; /* soft pink background when liked */
+}
+
 .nav-action-button:hover {
   background: var(--details-bg-card-hover);
   color: var(--details-text-primary);
diff --git a/src/pages/podcasts/details.tsx b/src/pages/podcasts/details.tsx
index 9adbaf72..d699c5fb 100644
--- a/src/pages/podcasts/details.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/podcasts/details.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import React from 'react';
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 import Layout from '@theme/Layout';
 import type { ReactElement } from 'react';
 import { useLocation, useHistory } from '@docusaurus/router';
@@ -85,7 +85,26 @@ export default function PodcastDetails(): ReactElement {
   const history = useHistory();
   const state = location.state as LocationState;
   const podcast = state?.podcast;
-
+  
+  const [favorites, setFavorites] = useState<string[]>(() => {
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      const saved = localStorage.getItem("podcast-favorites");
+      return saved ? JSON.parse(saved) : [];
+    }
+    return [];
+  });
+  const isFavorited = podcast ? favorites.includes(podcast.id) : false;
+  const toggleFavorite = () => {
+    if (!podcast) return;
+    setFavorites(prev => {
+      const updated = prev.includes(podcast.id)
+        ? prev.filter(id => id !== podcast.id)
+        : [...prev, podcast.id];
+      localStorage.setItem("podcast-favorites", JSON.stringify(updated));
+      return updated;
+    });
+  };
+  
   // Enhanced descriptions with categories
   const descriptions = {
     episode: [
@@ -128,7 +147,7 @@ export default function PodcastDetails(): ReactElement {
     history.goBack();
   };
 
-  const handleShare = async () => {
+  const handleShare = async (podcast?: PodcastData) => {
     if (navigator.share) {
       try {
         await navigator.share({
@@ -174,13 +193,25 @@ export default function PodcastDetails(): ReactElement {
             <span className="nav-text">Back to Podcasts</span>
           </button>
           <div className="nav-actions">
-            <button className="nav-action-button" onClick={handleShare} title="Share">
-              <span className="action-icon">🔗</span>
-            </button>
-            <button className="nav-action-button" title="Add to favorites">
-              <span className="action-icon">❤️</span>
-            </button>
-          </div>
+  <button
+    className="nav-action-button"
+    onClick={() => handleShare(podcast)}
+    title="Share"
+  >
+    <span className="action-icon">🔗</span>
+  </button>
+  <button
+    className={`nav-action-button favorite ${isFavorited ? "favorited" : ""}`}
+    title={isFavorited ? "Remove from favorites" : "Add to favorites"}
+    onClick={e => {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      e.stopPropagation();
+      toggleFavorite();
+    }}
+  >
+    <span className="action-icon">{isFavorited ? "❤️" : "🤍"}</span>
+  </button>
+</div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Main Content */}
@@ -247,7 +278,7 @@ export default function PodcastDetails(): ReactElement {
                   </span>
                 </div>
                 <div className="embed-actions">
-                  <button className="embed-action" onClick={handleShare}>
+                  <button className="embed-action" onClick={() => handleShare(podcast)}>
                     <span className="action-icon">📤</span>
                     Share
                   </button>
diff --git a/src/pages/podcasts/index.css b/src/pages/podcasts/index.css
index 2fb6c736..a7c677ad 100644
--- a/src/pages/podcasts/index.css
+++ b/src/pages/podcasts/index.css
@@ -359,6 +359,7 @@ html[data-theme='light'] {
   transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
   cursor: pointer;
   position: relative;
+  z-index: 1;
   overflow: hidden;
   animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out both;
 }
@@ -404,12 +405,40 @@ html[data-theme='light'] {
   gap: 8px;
   opacity: 0;
   transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
+  position: relative;
+  z-index: 10;
+  pointer-events: auto;
 }
 
 .enhanced-podcast-card:hover .card-actions {
   opacity: 1;
 }
 
+.action-btn.share {
+  background-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.15); /* same subtle bg as unfavorited */
+  border: 1px solid rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.3); /* same border */
+  transition: all 0.3s ease;
+  color: inherit; /* keep the existing icon color */
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  width: 36px;
+  height: 36px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  position: relative;
+  z-index: 15;
+  user-select: none;
+}
+
+.action-btn.share:hover {
+  background-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.25); /* slightly darker on hover */
+  border-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.5);
+  transform: scale(1.1);
+}
+
+.action-btn.share:active {
+  transform: scale(0.95);
+}
+
 .action-btn {
   width: 36px;
   height: 36px;
@@ -419,12 +448,35 @@ html[data-theme='light'] {
   cursor: pointer;
   transition: all 0.3s ease;
   font-size: 14px;
+  position: relative;
+  z-index: 15;
+  pointer-events: auto !important;
+  user-select: none;
 }
 
 .action-btn:hover {
   background: var(--podcast-bg-card-hover);
   transform: scale(1.1);
 }
+/* Enhanced favorite button styling */
+.action-btn.favorite {
+  transition: all 0.2s ease;
+  border: 1px solid transparent;
+}
+
+.action-btn.favorite:active {
+  transform: scale(0.95);
+}
+
+.action-btn.favorite.unfavorited {
+  background-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.15); /* light purple-blue tint */
+  color: white; /* keep the heart white */
+  border-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.3);
+}
+
+.action-btn.favorite.unfavorited:hover {
+  background-color: rgba(123, 124, 128, 0.15);
+}
 
 /* Podcast Title */
 .podcast-title {
diff --git a/src/pages/podcasts/index.tsx b/src/pages/podcasts/index.tsx
index 2db7ff09..8676c83b 100644
--- a/src/pages/podcasts/index.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/podcasts/index.tsx
@@ -99,8 +99,18 @@ const SpotifyTitle: React.FC<SpotifyTitleProps> = ({ spotifyUrl, type }) => {
 export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
   const history = useHistory();
   const [currentPage, setCurrentPage] = useState(1);
-  const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('');
-  const [selectedFilter, setSelectedFilter] = useState<'all' | 'episode' | 'show' | 'playlist'>('all');
+  const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState("");
+  const [selectedFilter, setSelectedFilter] = useState<
+    "all" | "episode" | "show" | "playlist"
+  >("all");
+  const [favorites, setFavorites] = useState<string[]>(() => {
+    // Load favorites from localStorage on component mount
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      const saved = localStorage.getItem("podcast-favorites");
+      return saved ? JSON.parse(saved) : [];
+    }
+    return [];
+  });
   const podcastsPerPage = 9;
 
   // Filter podcasts based on search and filter
@@ -136,17 +146,46 @@ export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
     }
   };
 
-  const handlePodcastClick = (podcast: PodcastData, event: React.MouseEvent | React.KeyboardEvent) => {
+  const handleFavorite = (podcast: PodcastData, event: React.MouseEvent) => {
+    // Prevent card click when clicking favorite button
+    event.stopPropagation();
+
+    setFavorites((prev) => {
+      const isFavorited = prev.includes(podcast.id);
+      const newFavorites = isFavorited
+        ? prev.filter((id) => id !== podcast.id) // Remove from favorites
+        : [...prev, podcast.id]; // Add to favorites
+
+      // Save to localStorage for persistence
+      if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+        localStorage.setItem("podcast-favorites", JSON.stringify(newFavorites));
+      }
+
+      return newFavorites;
+    });
+  };
+
+  const handlePodcastClick = (
+    podcast: PodcastData,
+    event: React.MouseEvent | React.KeyboardEvent
+  ) => {
     const target = event.target as HTMLElement;
-    if (target.tagName === 'IFRAME' || target.closest('.podcast-embed')) {
+
+    // Prevent navigation if clicking on buttons or action area
+    if (
+      target.tagName === "IFRAME" ||
+      target.closest(".podcast-embed") ||
+      target.closest(".action-btn") || // Don't navigate if clicking buttons
+      target.closest(".card-actions") || // Don't navigate if clicking action area
+      target.classList.contains("action-btn") ||
+      target.classList.contains("favorite") ||
+      target.classList.contains("share")
+    ) {
       return;
     }
-    history.push('/podcasts/details', { podcast });
-  };
 
-  React.useEffect(() => {
-    setCurrentPage(1);
-  }, [searchTerm, selectedFilter]);
+    history.push("/podcasts/details", { podcast });
+  };
 
   return (
     <Layout>
@@ -164,7 +203,7 @@ export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
             <p className="podcast-hero-description">
               Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. Dive into episodes that inspire, educate, and entertain from leading voices in tech, business, and beyond.
             </p>
-            
+
             {/* Stats */}
             <div className="podcast-stats">
               <div className="stat-item">
@@ -247,20 +286,47 @@ export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
                     style={{ animationDelay: `${index * 0.1}s` }}
                   >
                     <div className="podcast-card-header">
-                      <SpotifyTitle spotifyUrl={podcast.spotifyUrl} type={podcast.type} />
-                      <div className="card-actions">
-                        <button className="action-btn favorite" title="Add to favorites">
-                          ❤️
+                      <SpotifyTitle
+                        spotifyUrl={podcast.spotifyUrl}
+                        type={podcast.type}
+                      />
+                      <div
+                        className="card-actions"
+                        onClick={(e) => {
+                          e.stopPropagation();
+                          e.preventDefault();
+                        }}
+                        onMouseDown={(e) => {
+                          e.stopPropagation();
+                        }}
+                      >
+                        <button
+                          className={`action-btn favorite unfavorited ${
+                            favorites.includes(podcast.id) ? "favorited" : ""
+                          }`}
+                          title={
+                            favorites.includes(podcast.id)
+                              ? "Remove from favorites"
+                              : "Add to favorites"
+                          }
+                          onClick={(e) => {
+                            e.preventDefault();
+                            e.stopPropagation();
+                            e.nativeEvent.stopImmediatePropagation();
+                            handleFavorite(podcast, e);
+                          }}
+                        >
+                            {favorites.includes(podcast.id) ? '❤️' : '🤍'}
                         </button>
                       <button className="action-btn share" title="Share podcast" onClick={(e) => { 
-                        e.stopPropagation();
-                        handleShare(podcast);
+                            e.stopPropagation();
+                            handleShare(podcast);
                       }}>
                           🔗
                         </button>
                       </div>
                     </div>
-                    
+
                     <div className="podcast-embed" onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}>
                       <iframe
                         src={`https://open.spotify.com/embed/${podcast.type}/${getSpotifyEmbedId(podcast.spotifyUrl)}`}
@@ -273,7 +339,7 @@ export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
                         title={`Spotify embed ${podcast.id}`}
                       />
                     </div>
-                    
+
                     <div className="podcast-card-footer">
                       <button className="listen-button">
                         <span className="listen-icon">▶️</span>
@@ -294,19 +360,19 @@ export default function Podcasts(): ReactElement {
                   >
                     ← Previous
                   </button>
-                  
+
                   <div className="pagination-numbers">
                     {Array.from({ length: totalPages }, (_, i) => i + 1).map((number) => (
-                      <button
-                        key={number}
+                        <button
+                          key={number}
                         className={`pagination-number ${currentPage === number ? 'active' : ''}`}
-                        onClick={() => handlePageChange(number)}
-                      >
-                        {number}
-                      </button>
+                          onClick={() => handlePageChange(number)}
+                        >
+                          {number}
+                        </button>
                     ))}
                   </div>
-                  
+
                   <button
                     className="pagination-nav"
                     onClick={() => handlePageChange(Math.min(totalPages, currentPage + 1))}