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A weekly roundup of podcast industry news and updates from the Buzzsprout team! Each episode aims at making podcasters successful with tips, tech reviews, upcoming events, and links to content aimed at making new and seasoned podcasters successful.
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Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! A few weeks ago, Kevin tried something a little nerdy. He fed Buzzcast’s entire back catalog (titles, downloads, durations, and transcripts) into ChatGPT to see what patterns it could find. Within a few minutes, the AI was pointing out things we hadn’t noticed in years of producing the show. Which topics perform best, what kinds of conversations create the most engagement, and even how each host contributes to the flow of the episode! It ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Over the years, we’ve received quite a few emails from podcasters in a panic! Their latest episode had been removed from a directory because they used a popular song for the intro. Most of them assumed it was fine because they credited the artist or weren’t making money from the show. But most music is protected, and using it without permission can lead to takedowns. If you're using music in your show, the safest route is to use podcast-saf...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! When I first started podcasting, I thought editing meant fixing mistakes. I would cut out ums, clean up the noise, and try to remove a pause or two.But I remember finishing one recording that was technically "perfect," and the episode was still hard to follow. That's when I realized editing isn't just for audio, it is also about telling a story! This week on Buzzcast, the team is talking about audio content editing: how to shape the dialo...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Over the past year, it feels like every headline has been saying the same thing: video is the future of podcasting. Then Apple announced, “Video arrives this spring.” And naturally, a lot of podcasters started wondering… should I be doing something about this? In this week’s episode of Buzzcast, the team unpacks what Apple’s new HLS video support actually is, and who it’s really for right now! The team also takes a practical look at the...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! At nearly every conference or meetup, someone says the same thing: “I didn’t realize how much I needed to meet other podcasters.” Because most of the time, this work happens alone. But that isolation doesn’t have to be part of the job. For many creators, local podcast meetups have helped turn solo work into a shared community! This week on Buzzcast, the team sat down with Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box Podcast and co-founder of ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! If promoting your podcast on Instagram feels exhausting, you’re not imagining it! A lot of podcasters are putting in the effort on social media without seeing much return. In this video, we talk about a better way to think about podcast promotion! Instead of forcing your show into one platform or chasing trends, the focus is on thinking outside of the screen in more creative ways. Small shifts in how and where you share your s...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! Every recording is new, and every episode feels like progress towards your goal. But somewhere around six months in, that can change. Suddenly, what once felt exciting now just feels like routine, and podcasting slowly begins to feel more like work than a creative outlet. In this week’s episode of Buzzcast, the team is talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops be...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! In today’s world, it can feel like every opinion has to be final. But when something you’ve built starts growing in a new direction, it's okay to rethink what made sense at the beginning. If your podcast name came to mind while reading this, you’re not alone! After talking with so many podcasters at Podfest, it’s clear that some shows evolve beyond the name they started with. The good news is your podcast name can be changed at any ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Our team is back from Orlando and had a blast seeing so many of you at Podfest last week! The meetup was definitely a highlight of the conference for me. It is so encouraging getting to talk face-to-face, hear what you’re building, and get to know the people behind the podcasts! It reminds me that podcasting is about a lot more than just download numbers. And that mindset shows up all over this week’s episode of Buzzcast. In...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey Podcasters! As much as I love being a podcaster, I don't love promoting my show. No matter what strategy I try, it always feels awkward! I want people to listen to my show, but I cringe posting the same “new episode out now” message every week. But promoting your show doesn't need to sound desperate. In this video, we show a different approach. You’ll learn how to turn your podcast stats into shareable content using Podcast Playback in t...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! While reviewing applications for our Start Podcasting cohort, I noticed a pattern: a lot of people have great podcast ideas! While it can be easy to come up with the concept, it’s actually hitting publish that can hold new podcasters back. That’s why, in this week’s episode of Buzzcast, we decided to start a podcast from scratch in (almost) real time. I join in on the conversation as we work through my own podcast idea step ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Have you ever tried to recommend a podcast to a friend and realized how many steps it took just to get them to the right episode? For a long time, trying to convert a listener felt like a lot of work. And as creators, we felt that friction too, even if we couldn’t always put our finger on it! But this year, podcast apps started acting less like players and more like places built for listeners. And we're loving it! Finding new ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! The end of the year can be a tough stretch for podcasters! Schedules shift, and even the most consistent shows feel the strain of missed recording windows or rushed edits. If your routine has been harder to protect lately, there are ways to simplify your workflow so you can keep publishing without burning out! This week’s Buzzcast episode digs into the full process we use to keep Buzzsprout podcasts running. The team walks thr...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! One of the most common questions we hear is also one of the most important: Which microphone should I use for my podcast? The right mic can improve your sound and remove a lot of unnecessary friction as you get started! To help simplify the decision, we put together a new video that walks through our top five USB microphones for podcasting. Each pick is tested and ranked with real audio examples, so you can hear the differences fo...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! The holiday season is officially here, which usually means two things: more joy and way less time to podcast. Between travel plans, family gatherings, school breaks, and end-of-year deadlines, this is one of the hardest seasons to stay consistent. Nearly every podcaster I know hits a point where they think, “Should I just skip a few weeks?” If that's you, keep reading! This week, we’re talking about how to handle your podcast during the b...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! I talk to a lot of people who want to start a podcast. Whether it's friends, creators, or podcasters-to-be, I hear the same thing all the time: “I’ve been thinking about starting a podcast… but I don’t know if now is the right time!” And every time, I give the same answer: “If you’re thinking about it, now is exactly the right time.” So if you find yourself asking, "Why should I start, and how do I launch without overcomplicating it?" That’s ex...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! For years, adding chapters to podcast episodes felt like extra credit. It was great if you had the time, but most of us didn’t. Now, with iOS 26.2, Apple Podcasts is taking care of it for you! The next update will automatically generate chapters for every episode, even if you don’t create them yourself. That means listeners can skip to key moments of your episode and engage with your content more easily than ever before. Here’s what’s new...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey Podcasters! At Buzzsprout, most of our collaboration happens through screens. Messages, calls, and pull requests keep everything moving, but once a year, we step away from our desks and meet face-to-face. This year, we gathered in Tampa, Florida so our fully remote team could reconnect, build trust, and spend time together. Here’s a look behind the scenes at our week! Kicking Things Off We started in Ybor City, where our digital avatars turned back ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey Podcasters! When Buzzsprout's podcast producer, Jordan Blair, started Dreamful Bedtime Stories, it was just a creative way to help her kids fall asleep. She never expected it to become a podcast with more than 13 million downloads, or that she’d test nearly every monetization strategy along the way. After six years of experimenting with sponsorships, affiliates, subscriptions, and listener support, she’s learned what actually works (and what doesn’t) ...
Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Let’s be honest: everyone wants to know the secret to ranking higher in Apple Podcasts, but for years, no one really knew how it worked. I’ve sat through countless conference sessions promising to “crack the code” on podcast SEO, and most turned out to be pure snake oil. But now we have credible data straight from Apple. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your show climb the charts and get discovered by more listeners, this one’s for you...
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