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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	How To Rank Higher And Get Discovered On Apple Podcasts	07 Nov 2025	01:05:05
Send us Fan Mail We break down exactly how Apple's search, charts, and editorial features work. This episode dives deep into podcast SEO, metadata strategy, episode titling, user behavior, and how momentum affects your rankings. You’ll also learn what Apple looks for when featuring shows and how to pitch your podcast for a chance at that front-page spotlight! Read How to Rank Higher on Apple Podcasts (Data-Backed Guide) For SEO Keywords, try using the Ahrefs Keyword Generator Apple Podcasts Marketing Page for Creators Apple Podcast's Tips for Getting Featured on Apple Podcasts Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	What Actually Makes A Great Podcast	31 Oct 2025	00:18:37
Send us Fan Mail We mark 200 episodes by celebrating the work, not the metrics, and sharing what kept us going even when the show felt like a grind. From a documentary-style DDOS episode to deep dives that stand the test of time, we look back at our proudest moments and things we'd do differently. Looking forward to our next episode: If you have any questions about Apple Podcasts, any tips, have you been featured, anything like that? Go ahead and send it in! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	The Reality Of Monetization In The Streaming Era	05 Sep 2025	00:15:49
Send us Fan Mail Longtime musician, Jeremiah Bowser, recently shared his streaming revenue for the month of August: $8.63 for 3,600 plays. That’s less than what he used to make selling a single CD at a live show. His story sparked a bigger conversation: are podcast creators heading toward the same trap musicians face in the streaming era? In this episode, we compare the realities of music streaming and podcast downloads, break down who actually makes money (from Taylor Swift to indie acts), and reflect on what this means for podcasters. Should monetization be the goal, or just a cherry on top of a passion project? Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Apple Drops Episode Numbers: Why You Still Shouldn't Add Them To Your Title	12 May 2023	01:12:31
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the recent updates in the podcasting industry, including Jordan's experience at Podconf, Buzzsprout's newest features, YouTube Music's official launch of podcasts, and the debate surrounding the inclusion of episode numbers in podcast titles after Apple Podcasts removed them in a recent update. Kevin also shares a cautionary tale about spoiler-filled companion podcasts. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is an unexpected outcome you've had from creating a podcast? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast! PODCONF Jordan had a great time at Podconf & cannot wait to go again! BUZZSPROUT UPDATES New at Buzzsprout: Infinite Achievements and Improved User Roles! APPLE PODCASTS REMOVES EPISODE NUMBERS iOS 16.4 update removed episode numbers from Apple Podcasts episode titles. It may be tempting to add them back into the title instead, but there are reasons to not do so! YOUTUBE MUSIC OFFICIALLY HAS PODCASTS YouTube is slowly rolling out access to podcasts on their YouTube Music app. SERIAL VS EPISODIC PODCASTS Kevin recently tweeted about a bad experience because a podcast incorrectly sequenced their episodes. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	RØDE Reveals Epic New Podcast Gear!	28 Apr 2023	00:49:11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts review RØDE's newest podcast products, share tips on making an unscripted podcast sound professional, and read a hilarious listener email. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What podcasting-related conspiracy to you believe? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast! Slow Clap For The Buzzcast Team Special thanks to Marcos for sending a listener email like we've never seen before! Flipping The Script The Art of Making a Good Unscripted Podcast RØDE's Biggest Product Announcement Ever Check out some of the amazing new products revealed by RØDE! Here are some of our favorites: Wireless ME Streamer X RØDECaster Duo PodMic USB Smartless: On The Road Watch the trailer for the new series on HBO Spotify Drops Exclusivity for Gimlet Shows Spotify announced the network's shows will be on more podcast platforms. BeReal Spotify Integration Your BeReal updates now include what you're listening to on Spotify. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Buzzcast 100: Trivia, Tech, and Podcaster Dating Tips!	14 Apr 2023	01:10:13
Send us Fan Mail On this special 100th episode of Buzzcast, the hosts take a trip down memory lane with trivia and a look back at how the show started and progressed over time. They also discuss the latest in podcasting technology with a location-based audio app and creative ways AI can help improve your podcast workflow. And for all the podcasters looking for love, the hosts share some dating advice based on a recent New York Times article. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is the biggest mistake you've ever made in podcasting, and what did you learn from it? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast! AUTIO Location-based audio app, Autio, uses GPS to narrate stories of landmarks, cities, and towns. Now, iHeart has partnered with the app, so maybe podcasts will be included in the future? CLIPPED: PODCASTING 2.0 Adam Curry called out Alban on a recent Podcasting 2.0 episode We loved having our show discussed, but it led to the question: Is it legal to play clips from other podcasts on your podcast? WOULD YOU DATE A PODCAST BRO? The New York Times wrote an article titled "Would You Date a Podcast Bro?". Kevin (38%), Alban (37%), Jordan (17%), Tom (4%), Roger (3%), Travis (<1%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Shaping the Future of Podcasting: Standards and Innovation	31 Mar 2023	01:05:17
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kevin explains why the Podcast Standards Project is important to the podcasting space, the hosts talk about Buzzsprout's newest features and updates, and test out how to add a podcast to YouTube. View this episode's DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What are some creative ways AI can help your podcast workflow? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast! PODCAST STANDARDS PROJECT The Podcast Standards Project is an organization working to establish open standards in podcasting and enable innovation in the podcast industry. NEW BUZZSPROUT FEATURES & UPDATES! < podcast:txt > tag added for RSS Feed verification Mid-rolls added to Dynamic Content Products/Brands added to Buzzsprout Ads YOUTUBE PODCASTS They may be "a go", but they're not "a done". Here's how to get started anyway. RODE NT1 XLR/USB-C COMBO RØDE has released an updated version of it's NT1 condenser microphone that now supports both XLR and USB-C outputs within the same slot. POST SHOW: CADDY CHAT https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRvqWVWb/ Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Spotify's Latest Changes: What You Need To Know with Krystal Proffitt	17 Mar 2023	01:07:54
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Krystal Proffitt joins Jordan and Kevin to talk about what happened at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas and how to access all of Spotify's newest features. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! Visit Krystal's website at https://krystalproffitt.com/ to find her amazing podcasting resources and follow her podcast! PODCAST MOVEMENT EVOLUTIONS https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/ PODNEWS REPORT CARD Podtrac Podcast Platform Data Podnews Report Card SPOTIFY'S NEWEST ANNOUNCEMENTS https://podcasters.spotify.com/resources/news/announcement Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcasts Finally Added To YouTube Music!	03 Mar 2023	00:52:48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Alban shares everything YouTube announced at Hot Pod Summit, the hosts talk about why NPR's student guide to podcasting should be integrated into broadcasting curriculum, and why podcasting is the loneliest medium. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! HOT POD SUMMIT Alban attended his first Hot Pod Summit in New York this year. PODCASTS ON YOUTUBE MUSIC YouTube announced that podcasts are coming to YouTube Music. They're looking at having a cross-platform experience with both video and audio-only podcasts. See if your channel was selected to add podcasts early! BUZZSPROUT CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO GROW YOUR PODCAST IN 2023 Alban had a great interview with Ross from Smells Like Humans. Listen to the episode on this feed, or watch it on YouTube! NPR GUIDE TO STUDENT PODCASTING For five years, NPR has created Teaching Podcasting: A Curriculum Guide for Educators and Starting Your Podcast: A Guide For Students in which they divided learning podcasting into lesson stages. FOLLOW-UP: KEYBOARD CAT Thanks to Sara Rosett of Wish I'd Known Then for doing a deep dive (so we didn't have to). Her research has led us to believe that yes, Keyboard Cat was compensated for the Super Bowl commercial. The Legend of Keyboard Cat Meme Manager: Ben Lashes POST SHOW: THE CONTENT IS THERE IS NO CONTENT YouTube's Live Animals - LIVE! Page The Frod Frog House Saga (There is now a Live FrodCam on Twitch as well!) Emily Zugay's Brand Redesigns Alban (50%), Kevin (26%), Jordan (22%), Ross (1%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Buzzsprout Conversations: How to Grow Your Podcast in 2023	03 Mar 2023	00:27:03
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Buzzsprout Conversations, we interview Ross, host of the Smells Like Humans podcast. We discuss his process for using Buzzsprout Ads, how he grew to over 7,000 downloads per month, and why feedback is essential for podcast success. Click here to watch the video version on YouTube! Smells Like Humans is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a humorous perspective to quirky and curious aspects of human behavior. Check them out here: https://www.smellslikehumanspodcast.com/ Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	The Next Generation Of Podcast Editors	17 Feb 2023	00:57:21
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts play a game of Listen, Subscribe, Delete, test out Adobe's new Podcast Beta, and discuss a recent example of why the rss namespace is so important to the podcast industry. View this episode's DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! APPLE PODCASTS HOST & GUEST IMAGES For more information, check out the Guest & Host Image Support Page Features like this could be easily implemented using the podcast namespace, Buzzsprout already has the host images ready for the platforms! ADOBE PODCAST BETA Test out Adobe's new AI-powered software, Adobe Podcast, currently free while in beta! HINDENBURG PRO 2 Hindenburg PRO 2 beta was announced, with updates like a transcription engine, manuscript window, and search function. FATHOM Fathom.fm is a podcast player that makes discovering new podcasts easier with AI-powered search, transcription, clipping, and more! Alban (37%), Jordan (32%), Kevin (31%), Josh (<1%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	The Best Buzzsprout Feature That You Probably Overlooked	03 Feb 2023	00:55:05
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, while Alban and Kevin share their biggest takeaways from Podfest Expo, Jordan gets excited about a new podcast conference in the Pacific Northwest. Find out what Buzzsprout feature most people don't notice, hear the newest Spotify conspiracy theory, and get an update on Buzzsprout Subscriptions. View this episode's DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! PODFEST EXPO Kevin and Alban are back from Podfest Expo in Orlando! One of their main takeaways? People don't seem to know about one of our most powerful tools, Dynamic Content. PODCONF Jordan is going to the Pacific Northwest's first podcast conference, PodConf, which is happening in Portland on April 29th! CONSPIRACY: SPOTIFY ADS EDITION Did Kevin stumble upon Spotify's conspiracy to gain more premium subscribers? Test his theory and let us know @buzzcastpodcast on Twitter! Listen to Adam Curry on JRE BUZZSPROUT SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are off to a great start! We give a progress report & answer some of the most asked questions. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Earn Passive Income With Buzzsprout Subscriptions! with Cameron Moll	20 Jan 2023	01:11:05
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cameron Moll (Buzzsprout's VP Design) swings by to chat about what went into this year's Buzzsprout Backtracks. Then the hosts unveil Buzzsprout's latest and greatest feature: Buzzsprout Subscriptions! View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter! ALBAN'S POD-CAST Alban did, in-fact, break his wrist attempting to learn to snow board. Let it be known: Jordan was only joking about podcasters signing his arm cast at Podfest and she will not be held responsible for any sign-and-run incidents that occur during Alban's attendance. BUZZSPROUT BACKTRACKS Our podcasters' year-in-review email got a little upgrade! To find more Buzzsprout Backtracks in the wild, search #BuzzsproutBacktracks on socials. BUZZSPROUT SUBSCRIPTIONS Check out the newest feature: Buzzsprout Subscriptions! There are two different subscription types, Recurring Support & Premium Content. Recurring Support gives your listeners the ability to contribute to your show with a recurring payment. Premium Content will allow you to create premium content specifically for your supporters. Setting up your subscription will only take a few minutes and it will give your listeners a way to send money to your show. So go turn it on today! (No, seriously. Go now!) SPOTIFY ADDS CHAPTERS Spotify supports chapters now, but only if they are in the description (similar to YouTube's method). Kevin hates it. Chapters on Spotify - to kludge or not to kludge? by James Cridland ENABLE YOUR PODCAST FOR V4V Set up your podcast with PodcasterWallet Check out Fountain.FM's latest updates! POST SHOW: DUUUVAL! Kevin and Alban say it's been a good year for sports, so we have to talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars' amazing games! Jordan says it's been a good year for Wrexham. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Simple Habits That Save Hours In Podcast Editing	29 Aug 2025	01:07:45
Send us Fan Mail Editing can be one of the biggest time sinks in podcasting, but it doesn’t have to be! We're sharing practical ways to cut down on editing time without sacrificing quality. We dig into recording habits that make editing smoother, why clean audio at the source is the ultimate timesaver, and how planning outlines actually makes you more flexible in the moment. You’ll also hear tips about cutting down on filler words, mic technique, avoiding crosstalk, using markers to flag mistakes, and when to lean on AI tools like transcript editors. Our next episode will be about creating podcast superfans! So if you have a tip or a question about that, be sure to tap the Text the Show link! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcasting Trends That Should Stay In 2022	06 Jan 2023	01:08:52
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts go behind the scenes of the newest Buzzsprout YouTube video, review the beta of OP3's show stats page, and discuss which podcasting trends should never be brought back. View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter! PODCASTING: 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW VIDEO Watch the video that deep dives into the wild west that was podcasting in 2022! SHAMELESS ACQUISITION TARGET'S FINAL EPISODE Ep 6 \| What Happened: The Musical! (Feat. Ira Glass) OP3 SHOW STATS PAGE https://op3.dev/ Take a peek at Buzzcast's show stats page. PODCASTSTUDIO PRO Check out their new free version: https://www.podcaststudiopro.com/ Check out PodcastSOP from our friend, Alex Sanfilippo Jordan's favorite free podcast management site is Airtable IN/OUT PODCAST MARKETING AND PUBLISHING By Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt https://podcastmarketingmagic.substack.com/p/podcast-marketing-and-publishing Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	2023 Podcast Predictions	23 Dec 2022	01:09:26
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts share their listening rituals, finally settle which day of the week is best for publishing, and reveal their podcast predictions for 2023. View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter! AI VIDEOS FOR SOCIAL AudioLabs is a service that lets podcasters make videos from audio-only podcasts. + FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS iOS 16.2 update added the word "Follow" to the minimal plus button that comes with a nice animation when clicked. BUZZSPROUT YEAR-IN-REVIEW EMAIL Keep an eye out in January for your Buzzsprout podcast review email! This will be a good one! KEY LISTENING MOMENTS Audacy recently published "State of Audio: 11 Moments That Matter", which dives into how listeners listen and when they're most open to messaging. It's geared toward advertisers, but there are takeaways that podcasters can use to improve their content, calls-to-action, and ad placement. BEST DAY TO PUBLISH Podchaser has created a report that shares the most and least popular days of the week for releasing podcast episodes. The stats were gathered from six months of data from the top 50K podcasts. 2023 PREDICTIONS Jordan: Rise in podcast & network channels on Roku & Amazon Fire TV Alban: Going to see a lot of podcasters from major networks & exclusive contracts go independent. Kevin: Bah humbug. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Why Our Last Episode Got 42.5% More Downloads	09 Dec 2022	01:15:18
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts experiment with growing their audience, try to reach the pinnacle of success on IMDB, discuss the benefits of spatial audio for podcasts, and let an AI bot write Buzzsprout's catchy new theme song. FOLLOW-UP: PODCAST RECORDED IN FIGHTER JET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_J040T9HiU MAKE IT IMDB OFFICIAL Get credit as a "podcaster" on your own IMDB page. These professions can be selected by IMDbPro customers via the primary profession control page, and searched for in the IMDbPro Discover feature. THE LAST YARD Read the blog that made history: https://podnews.net/article/the-last-yard-adam-curry SAMSUNG FREE DOWNLOADS BUG They're working on it. FALSE ENDORSEMENTS https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/28/23482636/google-iheartmedia-pixel-4-ads-ftc-radio-hosts SPATIAL AUDIO The New York Times R&D Guide NPR Training: Audio POST SHOW: CHATGPT ChatGPT PODCAST COMMENTS You can comment on each of these episode topics on this Twitter discussion. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Apple's Hidden Project To Help Podcasts Get Discovered	25 Nov 2022	01:15:29
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts reveal how Apple Podcasts is quietly helping listeners find more podcasts, discuss what the future holds for AI-generated podcasting content, and review YouTube's guide to podcasting on its platform. They also share what they're thankful (and maybe not-so-thankful) for this holiday season. SOUND TREATMENT Earthworks ETHOS Feltright Felt Tiles Kevin's Bass Traps APPLE EPISODE TOPIC TAGS Bumper Blog: Apple is quietly tagging podcast episodes by topic See if your podcast has been tagged using PodNews Apple Podcasts Episode Topic Viewer FIRST PODCAST RECORDED IN A FIGHTER JET Watch/listen to this episode by Lead Balloon, it's fantastic! 100% AI-GENERATED PODCASTS How I Made One of the World's First 100% AI-Generated Podcasts by Eric Borgos Jordan recommends AIVA or Soundraw for AI-generated music GUIDE TO PODCASTING ON YOUTUBE Best Practices Podcast Playlist Guide Monetization Guide Check out Meta's AI-generated video project, Make-A-Video Kevin (37%), Jordan (32%), Alban (31%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	How Amazon Music Is Shaking Up The Competition	11 Nov 2022	01:01:17
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts fess up to which microphone is their guilty pleasure, talk about what's new at Buzzsprout, discuss why Amazon's latest move spells trouble for Spotify, and—wait, who's Breakmaster Cylinder?! PRETTY MICS & STUFF RØDE X HyperX QuadCast S (Jordan's guilty pleasure) Shure Super 55 (picture of red & black edition) Shure Super 55 (silver & blue) Earthworks ETHOS Vocaster One WHAT'S NEW AT BUZZSPROUT Buzzsprout removed email addresses from RSS feeds. Podcast Guest Checklist video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mes-wril-Gw APPLE PODCASTS UPDATES https://podcasters.apple.com/support/?types=News THE FINAL EPISODES (SORT OF) Podland's RSS Feed is changing to Podnews Weekly Review Podcast Pontifications: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/you-have-reached-the-end-of-podcast-pontifications Follow Evo's new Newsletter, "The End": https://theend.fyi/ AMAZON MUSIC GOES AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE Decoder Episode: https://www.theverge.com/23433343/amazon-music-prime-steve-boom-taylor-swift-midnights-spotify-apple-streaming-podcasts-decoder THE MYSTERIOUS BREAKMASTER CYLINDER https://www.personbproductions.com Song: The Golden Age by Breakmaster Cylinder (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) Alban (39%), Kevin (35%), Jordan (27%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcasting Horror Stories	28 Oct 2022	00:51:28
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts speculate on the future of podcasts on YouTube and TikTok, Jordan reads some mildly spooky stories of podcasting mishaps, and Alban and Kevin explain why Pocket Casts going open source is such a big deal to the industry. PODCASTS ON CASETTE https://podnews.net/press-release/canadian-politics-is-boring-cassette POCKETCASTS NOW OPEN SOURCE https://blog.pocketcasts.com/2022/10/19/pocket-casts-mobile-apps-are-now-open-source/ YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES AUDIO ADS https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/youtube-to-allow-advertisers-to-specifically-target-podcast-listeners/article_a7640a5c-4f04-11ed-90ea-a734f291c3fa.html TIKTOK MUSIC (& PODCASTS) https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/31/23286166/tiktok-music-app-challenge-spotify-apple-streaming-bytedance Alban (47%), Kevin (31%), Jordan (22%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	The Importance of Owning Your Show: A Spotify Exclusive Cautionary Tale	14 Oct 2022	00:58:35
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts reveal the newest Buzzsprout feature (Episode Footers), talk about lessons learned after Spotify axes exclusive shows, Alban gives his take on the iHeart mobile gaming scandal, and Jordan shares how she stumbled upon the original (Victorian) Ghostbusters. GAMING THE SYSTEM (FROM 9/29/2022 EPISODE) https://www.buzzsprout.com/231452/11409852 Podcasters Are Buying Millions of Listeners Through Mobile-Game Ads by Ashley Carman, Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-27/inside-podcasters-explosive-audience-growth NEW FEATURE: EPISODE FOOTERS https://www.buzzsprout.com/new/74-episode-footer The Episode Footer is the easiest way to add the same information to the end of all your episodes. Use it for host credits, social media links, or whatever else you can think of! SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVES CANCELLED Spotify cancels 11 shows: https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/spotify-cancels-podcast-shows-layoffs-1235395020 Spotify UK relaunches show without hosts: https://podnews.net/update/old-show-new-hosts ELGATO WAVE DX https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-dx-dynamic-microphone Elgato's first dynamic microphone. PODCASTS ON VINYL (CONT.) We found a couple custom vinyl sites! ($$$) https://vinylify.com/ https://intheclouds.io/ BOOSTAGRAM NUMEROLOGY https://github.com/Podnews-LLC/boostagram-numerology POST SHOW: GHOSTBUSTED! The Ghost Extinguisher by Gelett Burgess from Cosmopolitan Magazine, April 1905. Content Warning: there are elements of racism in this short story. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/26950/26950-h/26950-h.htm#THE_GHOST-EXTINGUISHER Did we accidentally discover the real inspiration behind the Ghostbusters movie? An excerpt: "My assistants with the extinguishers stood firm, and although almost unnerved by the sight, they summoned their courage, and directed simultaneous streams of formaldybrom into the struggling mass of fantoms."..."Luckily the night was calm, and I was enabled to fill a dozen cylinders with the precipitated ghosts." Alban (47%), Kevin (29%), Jordan (24%)* Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Get Millions of Downloads by Gaming the System	30 Sep 2022	01:06:04
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tom Rossi joins Jordan and Kevin to discuss ways to celebrate International Podcast Day, why farming downloads isn't an effective growth hack, the significance Serial had on the podcasting world, what we can learn from audio fiction podcasts, and the importance of owning your podcast. INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY Friday, September 30th https://internationalpodcastday.com/ WHAT'S NEW IN DIRECTORIES Goodpods added! Stitcher & Pandora removed (for now). GAMING THE SYSTEM Podcasters Are Buying Millions of Listeners Through Mobile-Game Ads by Ashley Carman, Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-27/inside-podcasters-explosive-audience-growth 155,000 PROLIFIC PODCASTS? https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/the-most-prolific-categories-in-podcasting SERIAL IS BACK! Another episode of Serial is released following the release of Adnan Syed. https://www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1123878679/adnan-syed-released-serial FLIPPING THE SCRIPT Tenderfoot TV has struck a deal to adapt a short film into two podcasts. https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/podcasts-give-birth-to-film-now-tenderfoot-tv-is-flipping-the-script/article_7d496c96-3517-11ed-825a-337912be3e27.html STUDENTS SUE SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER PODCAST https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/19/23362483/know-justice-know-peace-podcast-trademark-denver-students-lawsuit HELLO INTERNET VINYL http://www.hellointernet.fm/podcast/68 Kevin (49%), Jordan (27%), Tom (24%) Thanks to guest host, Tom Rossi @tomrossi7! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Buzzsprout Turns 13 + New Apple Podcasts Updates + Spotify Snuffs Out App Developers + Podcasts Now On Vinyl!	16 Sep 2022	01:01:23
Send us Fan Mail 🎉 Happy Birthday, Buzzsprout! In this episode, the hosts take a look back on some funny moments in Buzzsprout's history, review the latest and greatest Apple Podcasts updates, discuss the dilemma of businesses relying on Spotify, and decide whether or not vinyl is a viable product for podcasters. NEW APPLE PODCASTS UPDATES https://podcasters.apple.com/4359-ios-16-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts The new iOS 16 update comes with some great updates for Apple Podcasts! We really like the updated Now Playing screen, Sleep Timer, and Live Captions. However, with the update including the removal of podcast title in the Browse section, be sure that your podcast title is clear on the cover artwork. Buzzsprout's Artwork Resources: How to Design Stunning Podcast Artwork YouTube Cover Art Playlist BEST PODCAST SEARCH ENGINES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bYXS6bA9I Justin Jackson, founder of Transistor, posed the question "is podcast search broken?" & did some digging. SPOTIFY CHANGING BUSINESS MODEL https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-09-08/a-swedish-company-aims-to-spend-millions-acquiring-indie-podcast-networks Spotify pulled the plug on the use of their API for apps. PODCASTS ON VINYL https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/luminary-makes-dave-chappelle-s-the-midnight-miracle-podcast-available-on-vinyl/ Luminary created a limited edition vinyl of Dave Chappelle's The Midnight Miracle podcast. BUZZBOOSTS Thanks for the boosts! @georgdahm @pocketparley @meremortalspodcast @andyflattery Dave Jackson Tom Raftery - Let the riches roll in! https://www.digitalsupplychainpodcast.com/ & https://www.climate21podcast.com/ GeneBean Alban (45%), Kevin (35%), Jordan (20%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcast Announcements from YouTube and Twitter!	02 Sep 2022	01:06:36
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts recount their week in Dallas for Podcast Movement, review Apple Podcasts' new subscription charts, weigh in on the new Twitter & YouTube podcast announcements, and discuss Dan Misener's findings after mapping out the Spotify podcast recommendations. PODCAST MOVEMENT https://podcastmovement.com/ Crickets aside, it was a good time! NEW APPLE PODCASTS CHARTS https://podcasters.apple.com/4085-introducing-new-apple-podcasts-charts The latest charts from Apple Podcasts allow listeners to browse the top 100 shows and channels with a subscription. YOUTUBE PODCAST LANDING PAGE https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/22/youtube-launches-a-dedicated-podcasts-homepage-for-u-s-users/ TWITTER PODCASTS https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2022/listen-up-podcasts-are-coming-twitter SPOTIFY RECOMMENDATIONS https://wearebumper.com/blog/2022/08/22/spotify-episode-recommendation-algorithm/ Interactive version of map: https://wearebumper.com/features/spotify-podcast-recommendations/ Alban (45%), Kevin (36%), Jordan (19%) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcasting Tips From Top Speakers At Podcast Movement	22 Aug 2025	00:19:22
Send us Fan Mail This year's Podcast Movement in Dallas featured a fresh format with silent disco-style headphones and a dramatic shift in podcasting trends. Jordan tracked down some of the top speakers at Podcast Movement to give their podcasting advice and big takeaways from their session. Dave Jackson revealed Marc Maron made $215,000 monthly from subscribers paying for his back catalog James Cridland shared that Goalhanger generates one-third of their revenue from audience memberships Alex Sanfilippo emphasized proactively connecting with listeners through personal conversations Courtney Elmer identified podcast SEO as "lowest hanging fruit" for show discovery Daniel J Lewis encouraged podcasters to use publishing platforms that support Podcasting 2.0 features Tom Rossi highlighted the importance of comparing engagement metrics (90% podcast consumption vs 5% YouTube) Krystal Proffitt shared her PREPM method (Plan-Record-Edit-Publish-Market) to create content without burnout Don't forget, next week we're discussing how to cut down on editing time, so if you have any tips or questions about that, be sure to tap the text show link to send it in. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	FTC Warns Against Charging Podcast Guests	19 Aug 2022	00:50:39
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss how podcasts are transitioning from pay-to-play to pay-to-work, find a bug in Apple's new social card updates, try some new angles with Riverside's updated features, praise the Shameless Acquisition Target podcast, and Kevin drops a bombshell that doesn't quite land. PODCAST PAYOLA https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-03/podcast-guests-can-pay-big-money-to-be-on-top-shows Podcasters charging guests for appearances could be in violation of FTC guidelines. PODCAST INTERNSHIP RE-BRAND https://thisisthesqueeze.substack.com/p/unpaid-internship-rebrands-as-a-4000?utm_source=email Unpaid internship rebrands as a training that charges $4000 to take part in. APPLE PODCASTS SOCIAL CARDS About: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/4039-apple-podcasts-social-post-generator Social Post Generator: https://tools.applemediaservices.com/apple-podcasts-promote Share card customization appears differently based on if a show is charting, has podcast subscriptions, etc. NEW RIVERSIDE FEATURES Second Camera Angle: https://support.riverside.fm/hc/en-us/articles/5767459419549-Use-Mobile-Device-as-Second-Camera-Angle Live Call-In: https://support.riverside.fm/hc/en-us/articles/5287448939549-Riverside-Live-Call-In-Overview- PODCAST MOVEMENT 2022 https://2022.podcastmovement.com/ Buzzsprout will be there! Come to our booth to sign up for the pop-up party & play Mic or Mike? for the chance to win a super cool Buzzsprout tshirt! Join the Podcast Movement Discord: https://discord.gg/aCd4VcAP THE JERKY BOYS SHOW https://soundcloud.com/the-jerky-boys SHAMELESS ACQUISITION TARGET https://www.shameless.biz/ Listen to the podcast that sells itself! Buzzcast is hosted by Alban Brooke @albanbrooke, Kevin Finn @kfinn, and Jordan Blair @jordanpods Thanks for listening and keep podcasting! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	See New Metrics On Amazon Music	05 Aug 2022	00:55:48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts plan a Podcast Movement pop-up party, embark on a digital treasure hunt, discuss BJ Novak's new podcaster movie, decide that The Jerky Boys were the first podcasters, and give an exciting Buzzsprout Ads update. PODCAST MOVEMENT 2022 https://2022.podcastmovement.com/ Buzzsprout will be there! Come to our booth to sign up for the pop-up party & play Mic or Mike? for the chance to win a super cool Buzzsprout tshirt! X MARKS THE SPOT PODCAST https://www.xmtspodcast.com/ A 9 episode series about Forest Fenn, a man who hid a 12th century bronze chest with $2 million worth of treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains in 2010. The twist? X Marks The Spot podcast is hosting their own digital treasure hunt worth $50k. AMAZON MUSIC STATS https://podcasters.amazon.com/ Connect to their podcaster dashboard to see their new metrics. VENGEANCE https://youtu.be/1GT1jFsNnPw https://www.focusfeatures.com/vengeance The "directorial debut" film from BJ Novak about a journalistic podcaster who investigates the death of a girl he was dating. In theaters July 29th. PODNEWS SPAMTRAP https://podnews.net/article/podcast-industry-biggest-spammer In May, James Cridland updated the RSS Feed for PodNews with trackable email addresses and revealed who the top spammers in the industry were. Spam results list: https://podnews.net/article/spammers WHO WAS THE FIRST PODCASTER? https://podnews.net/article/robin-williams-podcast Article by James Cridland The Jerky Boys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jerky_Boys Who Let The Dogs Out Documentary https://www.hulu.com/movie/who-let-the-dogs-out Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Stranger Than Podcaster Fanfiction	22 Jul 2022	00:56:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss "The Standards Innovation Paradox", weigh the pros and cons of multiple Facebook profiles, wonder at fanfiction about podcast hosts, and the truth is revealed about which one is an internet creep. ACAST & PODCHASER 🎉 Congrats to both! https://podnews.net/press-release/acast-podchaser Deal totals $34 million ($27.2 million initial & $6.8 million earn-out clause). Podchaser will operate as a separate brand and independent business. Will give Acast's advertisers better data to target ads. THE PODCAST QUIZ https://podcastfont.com/Quiz.html PODDLE https://poddle.podchaser.com/ HEARDLE https://www.spotify.com/heardle/ THE STANDARDS INNOVATION PARADOX https://mignano.medium.com/the-standards-innovation-paradox-e14cab521391 The Standards Innovation Paradox is a blog post written by Michael Mignano about the trade-off of finding an audience quickly vs innovative development. FACEBOOK TESTING MULTIPLE PROFILES https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/14/23219030/facebook-multiple-profiles-meta-active-users Facebook will allow some users to have multiple profiles as part of a test. Up to five profiles per account Can use fake names for the extra profiles If any one profile violates Facebook's policies, that profile or all tied to the account can be affected. Interaction-based (i.e. work profile, hobby profile, family profile, etc.) PODCAST FANFICTION https://audioboom.com/posts/8103609-podcast-famous-with-brian-park Audio Boom's Normal Gossip had an episode air on June 21st that detailed the story of three women who became a fans of a podcast that had a fan group on Reddit. The women in the story found out that there was a fan-fiction group for this podcast, and thought it was hilarious, so they started taking part in writing fan fiction about the hosts. It is definitely worth a listen! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Get Featured In Spotify With Matt Rideout & Tom Rossi	08 Jul 2022	01:03:32
Send us Fan Mail While Alban and Kevin are out, Jordan has Buzzsprout Facebook Group Moderator, Matt Rideout, and the Co-Founder of Buzzsprout, Tom Rossi, on the show. In this episode, the hosts hash out the results of Sounds Profitable's "The Creators" report, discover how to get featured in Spotify, & chat about Reddit's new feature: Reddit Talks! Thanks to Matt Rideout for guesting on this episode & telling us all about being in live radio! You can find his podcast, Wax Wednesday, here: https://lnns.co/-X9lUBrtw4s BUZZCAST UPDATES Thanks to Claire for writing in about your experience at the Podcast Show in London! Check out Claire's podcast, The Silent Why! https://www.thesilentwhy.com/ Buzzsprout Ads payout has rolled out! https://buzzsprout.com/ads THE CREATORS BY SOUNDS PROFITABLE https://soundsprofitable.com/article/the-creators-us-2022 PODCAST CREATION DECLINING https://www.listennotes.com/podcast-stats/#growth HOW TO GET FEATURED IN SPOTIFY form: https://airtable.com/shrd0oasoTLijGglG blog post: https://podcasters.spotify.com/blog/how-to-get-your-podcast-featured-on-spotify REDDIT TALKS https://www.reddit.com/talk ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building Thanks to guest hosts, Matt Rideout and Tom Rossi @tomrossi7! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Improve Your Podcast's SEO For Apple Podcasts	24 Jun 2022	01:11:40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts share news of a new Buzzsprout feature, and discuss the Apple Podcasts search function, QR codes, AI tech in podcasting, and podcasts in the metaverse. Buzzsprout Share Page This page contains all of your directory links and social media channels. This way followers can easily listen through their favorite podcasting app! https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/94-sharing-your-podcast Apple Podcasts Search Apple Podcasts discloses how their search in the app works & how to optimize your podcast for ranking in their results https://podcasters.apple.com/support/3686-search-on-apple-podcasts Podcasting Q&A Episode: SEO for Podcasts https://pqa.buzzsprout.com/328913/10675064-seo-for-podcasts QR codes Podcasting Q&A Episode: Using QR Codes for Podcast Promotion https://pqa.buzzsprout.com/328913/10772851-using-qr-codes-for-podcast-promotion Steven Robles QR Code Shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/e5e5bf765cd249d4b69762594bbc7f61 AI in Podcasting Sonantic AI Voices https://www.sonantic.io/ Fathom AI Search https://hello.fathom.fm/ Fathom Ken Miller interview on Podland: https://www.podland.news/1538779/10803400-interview-with-ken-miller-from-fathom-spotify-buys-an-ai-voice-service-google-podcasts-slips-up-in-pride-month-sam-looks-different-to-what-adam-curry-thinks Podcasts in the Metaverse iHeartLand in Roblox https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005163/en/ Buzzsprout Ads Podcasting Q&A Episode: How to Create an Effective Podcast Promo https://pqa.buzzsprout.com/328913/10819074-how-to-create-an-effective-podcast-promo Sounds Profitable: The Creators Webinar 6/28/2022 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q2NmOFYETmSUgQq5IJQsBg Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcasting Made Easy With The Focusrite Vocaster	10 Jun 2022	01:05:58
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts get in a heated debate about the speckled design on the new Focusrite Vocaster, discuss podcast NFTs, speculate over the most recent announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, and a listener's theory might be the solution to the decline of podcast ratings. Podcast NFTs If you're curious about the sea-themed audio NFT website we discuss, check it out here (buyer beware): https://podfriends.io To hear the ReplyAll NFT, listen to their episode "#185 The Rainbow Chain" here: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/j4he7a7/185-the-rainbow-chain Crypto Island podcast: https://podnews.net/podcast/i9ykt Podcast Show London thepodcastshowlondon.com Buzzsprout Ads Check out the FAQ: https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/175-buzzsprout-ads Sign up to advertise on Buzzsprout podcasts: https://buzzsprout.com/ads Apple WWDC 2022 https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/06/heres-everything-apple-just-announced-at-the-wwdc-2022-keynote/ White Noise Podcasts https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/how-to-make-money-on-spotify-a-white-noise-podcast-could-bring-you-big-bucks Focusrite Vocaster https://focusrite.com/en/vocaster Twitter Crypto TikTok Song from @rosswinn https://twitter.com/julytheginny/status/1525208944536346625?s=21&t=FTZWxvOplnz-aE59zWZalQ Whoop the Podcast https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/whoop-podcast-all-episodes/ Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	A Look At The New RØDECaster Pro II with Jonathan Swenson	26 May 2022	00:45:33
Send us Fan Mail While Alban and Kevin are off to the Podcast Show in London, Jordan has Buzzsprout Facebook Group Moderator, Jonathan Swenson, on the show. In this episode, the hosts discuss the new Buzzsprout Ads rollout, the announcement of Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery integration, Spotify's newest mishaps, the new RØDECaster Pro II, and play a friendly game of Poddle. Thanks to Jonathan Swenson for guesting on this episode! You can find his podcasts here: Halfwit History: https://www.halfwit-history.com/ Halfwits & Failed Crits: https://www.halfwitsfailedcrits.com/ Jonathan's Twitter: @jaygswenson Buzzsprout Ads Buzzcast Bonus Episode: https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com/231452/10661774-buzzsprout-ads-have-arrived For more info about Buzzsprout Ads: https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/175-buzzsprout-ads Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/apple-podcasts-delegated-delivery Integration that allows creators to manage both their free and premium content for Apple Podcasts from within Buzzsprout. If you're on Buzzsprout, you'll have access to Delegated Delivery on all paid plans starting this fall. Watch Buzzsprout's video about how to set up Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2aMNViSDk Spotify Errors https://podnews.net/update/spotify-booze Poddle https://poddle.podchaser.com/ New game by Podchaser inspired by Wordle Daily puzzle with podcast artwork obscured by pixels Becomes less pixelated with each guess RØDECASTER PRO II The Leak: https://sterlingclear.online/eim/rdecaster-pro-ii-revealed?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2022-05-20 The Official Announcement: https://rode.com/en/the-revolution-is-here Bad Reviews To submit your funny bad review for a future segment, send a screenshot to @jordanpods on Twitter. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Buzzsprout Ads Have Arrived!	23 May 2022	00:32:23
Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Alban & Kevin announce Buzzsprout's latest feature: Buzzsprout Ads, and go into detail about how it works & its game-changing effect on podcast monetization. For more info about Buzzsprout Ads: https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/175-buzzsprout-ads Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Podcast Industry Insights with Tom Webster	13 May 2022	00:56:34
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts get fact-checked about Apple Podcasts episode artwork, discuss the new IAB Podcast Ad Revenue Study, and argue that it's not podcasts, but the listeners, that are the problem when it comes to ratings. Tom Webster also drops in to share some exciting news & actionable insights for the indie podcaster. Conan Shares His Theory About “The Daily” Podcast \| Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend https://youtu.be/4ws7L3F8-kc Tweets: https://twitter.com/mikiebarb/status/1524173124987674625?s=21&t=PNmHKyPt3-N8rN_B6kbtWQ Apple Podcasts Episode Artwork If you use Apple Podcasts, please unfollow this podcast & see if the episodic artwork shows for you. (Then follow us again ASAP!) Tweet us @Buzzsprout or send an email to support@buzzsprout.com titled Buzzcast Episode Artwork to let us know if it worked for you! IAB U.S. Podcast Advertising Survey Results https://www.iab.com/insights/u-s-podcast-advertising-revenue-report-fy-2021-results-2022-2024-growth-projections/ Interview with Tom Webster Follow Tom on Twitter @webby2001 & listen to his podcast, I Hear Things https://tomwebster.media/ Zoom Changes Free Account Duration https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/5809097508109-May-2-2022-Free-account-meeting-duration-changes Zoom users on the free plan are now limited to 40 minutes, even for one-on-one meetings. We recommend switching to Squadcast.fm or Riverside.fm! Are Podcasts Getting Worse? https://rephonic.com/blog/are-podcasts-getting-worse Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	What's New For Apple Podcasts Subscriptions	29 Apr 2022	00:59:48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reveal the new cohost of Buzzcast, chat about podcast merch, the pros and cons of premium podcast subscriptions, the death of live audio, and answer some Buzzsprout Facebook Community Questions. Links from this episode: How To Start A Podcast (The Podcast) Buzzsprout Cotton Bureau Merch Apple Podcast: Prepare for annual subscriptioin plans Apple Podcast: New listening reports for subscriptions Facebook is pulling back from its foray into podcasting Spotify axes its Spotify Greenroom Creator Fund Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Never Run Out Of Episode Ideas: Tips From Podcasting Hall Of Famer, Dave Jackson	15 Aug 2025	01:01:42
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worried you'll run out of podcast episode ideas for your show? It's a fear almost every podcaster has, but we have tips to keep you going for hundreds of episodes! Jordan and Alban welcome Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting to talk about how to keep your podcast ideas flowing year after year. You’ll learn: How to keep an ongoing bank of content ideas so you’re never stuck on recording day Why passion matters more than download numbers for long-term success The importance of hanging out where your audience is to find episode ideas Strategies for mixing up formats to keep things interesting (solo, interviews, Q&A, etc.) The difference between running out of ideas vs. running out of passion How audience engagement can fuel entire episodes Real-life examples of Dave’s own podfades, rebrands, and creative pivots Plus: A quick detour into Taylor Swift’s surprise podcast appearance, what music shaped the hosts’ teen years, and why some fan encounters get awkward. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Alban's Conspiracy Episode with Arielle Nissenblatt	15 Apr 2022	00:54:52
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Arielle Nissenblatt Follow up Last week we talked about Spotify's new TikTok style podcast discovery. If you'd like to check it out on iOS open Safari and go to spotify:internal:podcastclips Explainer on TikTok spotify:internal:podcastclips Apple Podcasts Releases Follower Numbers Followers = clicked the ⊕ follow button (similar to download numbers) Listeners = listened to 1 second (22%, 18%, 22%) Engaged listener = 20min or 40% of episode (14%, 14%, 20%) ACast Spam turned up to 11 One podcast consultant reporting that Acast had spammed his client within seconds of signing with a competitor. A majority of Acast’s mailings seen by Podnews omit a physical postal address, which is required by US law. One unsolicited Acast email claims that “you subscribed to our newsletter via the beefree·io website”, but BeeFree has denied any affiliation with Acast. Acast’s emails also reference Mailup Inc; but mail headers reveal that Acast’s emails are sent using a competitor, Mailgun (via customer·io). Hit Spam early and often Topics Spotify is promoting fake music artists Spotify builds platform on the back of top music artists Spotify convinces users to use their playlists Spotify creates their own content and promotes it in their playlists Artists are left with no distribution and no money Buzzsprout Platform Stats +5.8% listens across the platform Apple is up to 37.4%, Spotify to 27.9% Spotify users listening to less podcasts (Edison Research) Or Spotify favoring owned content? Podcast download charts Top 1% - 3,994 Top 5% - 795 Top 10% - 335 Top 25% - 93 Top 50% - 30 How do Apple Podcasts charts work? listening follows completion rate Ratings, reviews, and shares WNYC built a bot to get their shows into Apple Podcasts NPR monitored when their show fell out of the rankings, ran Facebook ads to get it back, then turned them off Alban heard this story at Podcast Movement NPR issued a statement WNYC We'll be heading to two conferences next month, and we'd love to see you there! The Podcast Show in London from May 25th-26th Blk Pod Festival in Atlanta, Georgia from May 28th-29th Value4Value + Review Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Every Big Update from Podcast Movement Evolutions with Sam Sethi	01 Apr 2022	01:09:31
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sam Sethi (cohost of PodLand News) joins the crew to break down all the big announcements at Podcast Movement Evolutions from the rise of TikTok for podcast discoverability to new updates from YouTube, Twitter, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Learn everything you need to know on this week's episode of Buzzcast! Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Ross, Kyrin, Carol, Dave, and Kyle for supporting the show. If you'd like us to drop a Podcast Promo for your show into a future episode of Buzzcast, simply: Record a 30-second promo (with or without music) Email the audio file alongside a title and relevant links to support@buzzsprout.com Links from this episode: PME Infinite Dial Insights [Alban's Twitter Thread] Spotify is testing a new "TikTok style scrolling" EarBuds Podcast Collective Newsletter YouTube podcasting plans Apple Podcasts introduces Follower metrics, MP3 support for subscription audio, and more Value 4 Value podcasts Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	YouTube Starts Paying for Podcast Content + The Ethics of Spamming Podcasters	18 Mar 2022	00:55:50
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jordan Blair joins the crew to discuss several innovative audio apps, why YouTube is paying podcasters to create video content, Apple Podcasts' newest feature, and why companies are sending spam emails to podcasters. Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, and Andy for supporting the show. Be sure to check out Jordan's podcast Dreamful on your favorite podcast listening app. Links from this episode: Racket launches an app for 99-second micro podcasts Run the airwaves with Amp, the live radio app from Amazon YouTube is reportedly paying podcasters to film their shows iOS 15.4: What’s New for Apple Podcasts Dorktales Storytime podcast offers classic tales to raise awareness about autism Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Twitter Podcasts Leaks + How to Start a Podcast in 2022	04 Mar 2022	00:49:04
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Alban's TikTok stardom, some indie podcast apps that are on the rise, and what we think of Twitter jumping into podcasts. Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, Chris, Nick, and Eric for supporting the show. Links from this episode: In Defense of Third-Party Podcast Solutions (Chartable Article by Bryan Barletta) How to Start a Podcast is refreshed for 2022 feat. Alban, Gilon, and Travis Follow Buzzsprout on TikTok Listen to the Buzzcast episode where we discussed going viral on TikTok Submit your Fiction podcast to Apollo (Twitter thread) Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Apple Clarifies the New and Noteworthy Section + How to Earn Cryptocurrency From Your Listeners (and maybe a little Spotify news)	18 Feb 2022	00:51:24
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's recent murders and acquisitions (sorry mergers and acquisitions), how to submit your show to be featured in Apple Podcasts, and why streaming cryptocurrency to your favorite podcaster may be the future of monetization. Shoutouts to Dave Jones at Podcast Index and Kyrin from the Mere Mortals podcast for sending us our first Satoshis! Value 4 Value: See which podcasts support "value 4 value" Download Castamatic from the iOS App Store DM Kevin on Twitter to earn some free Satoshis Use CashApp's refer a friend referral link to earn some free Bitcoin/USD Updates from Apple Podcasts: New instructions for submitting to Apple Podcasts' New and Noteworthy Using chapters on Apple Podcasts Other Links Mentioned in this Episode: Spotify Acquires Podsights and Chartable Complete the Podnews podcast platform survey Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Joe Rogan, Misinformation, and Spotify	04 Feb 2022	00:46:42
Send us Fan Mail Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 2nd so we only address the controversy around covid misinformation in the Joe Rogan Experience. Since then there have been additional controversies about racist comments resulting in many episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience being removed from Spotify. ------------- In this episode, the crew discusses Apple Podcasts' resurgence in Buzzsprout's Global Stats, what's going on over at Spotify, and what it takes to make podcasting a full-time job. Upcoming Podcast Conferences: Podcast Movement Evolutions, March 23-26 Blk Pod Festival, May 28-29 Podfest Expo, May 26-29 Links from this episode: Buzzsprout's Global Stats for January Spotify Is Removing Neil Young Songs After He Complains of ‘Misinformation’ (New York Times) Joe Rogan, Confined to Spotify, is Losing Influence (The Verge) Improve Podcast's Study of Podcasters Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Monetization for the Rest of Us + Designing Our Dream Podcast Microphone	21 Jan 2022	00:54:06
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Riverside's new Android app, Travis' propensity to leave Apple Podcasts reviews on his own shows, how the landscape of podcast monetization is shifting, and what features we'd include in our dream podcast microphone. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Spotify Adds Ratings + 2022 Podcast Predictions	07 Jan 2022	00:59:20
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's new podcast ratings, how to start a successful podcast in 2022, and what we predict will totally happen in the podcasting industry this year. Links from this episode: HTSAP Audio Podcast HTSAP Video Buzzsprout Course Next Level Tools to Power Up Your Podcast [Buzzsprout Overview] 7x Tips to Avoid PODFADE in 2022 Mic giveaway post Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Are Podcast Ads Changing Forever? + How to Make Your Own Podcast Directory	17 Dec 2021	00:48:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses our holiday plans, new features that were just introduced inside of Buzzsprout, the future of the podcast advertising ecosystem, and how to create a podcast directory as a marketing strategy for your show. Check out the totally legit bios written using the new host/co-host feature for each of us on the official Buzzcast website. Links from this episode: Add host & co-host information to your Buzzsprout site Say goodbye to your favorite podcast promo codes (The Verge Article) Travis' new podcast directory: ICOCPodcasts.com Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Is YouTube Podcasts Imminent?	03 Dec 2021	00:48:51
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses the Buzzsprout global stats for November, the rumor mill surrounding YouTube's potential push into podcasting, and what the new Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress means for value4value monetization. Links from this episode: Buzzsprout's Global Stats for November Mythbusting: are downloads from 'AppleCoreMedia' mostly from Apple Podcasts? How to do value4value and earn Bitcoin from your podcast Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Summer Camp for Podcasters: Podcast Movement Dallas 2025	08 Aug 2025	00:09:22
Send us Fan Mail We're excited for the upcoming Podcast Movement in Dallas! This event is like summer camp for podcasters, where everyone gathers to learn, connect, and celebrate podcasting together. • Jordan will be speaking about monetization strategies on Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the expo hall • Tom will present on understanding podcast statistics on Wednesday at 3:15 PM in Podcaster Stage 2 • Alban will also participate in Adobe's Podcast Primer on Monday from 1-3 PM for beginners! • We're hosting a Buzzsprout meetup on Tuesday evening with food and drinks • Attend the iHeart party at Chicken N' Pickle, a restaurant with pickleball courts • Visit the Buzzsprout booth for swag and to join the text chain for event updates • Psst...special swag may be available exclusively for Buzzcast listeners! If you're going to Podcast Movement, tap the Text the Show link to let us know that we're going to see you there! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Launch Your Podcasting Career with Twila Dang	26 Nov 2021	01:07:45
Send us Fan Mail Twila Dang, founder of Matriarch Digital Media, shares her journey of transitioning from radio to podcasting, why it's important to dream big, and some things you should know before joining a podcast network. Check out Matriarch Digital Media and follow Twila on Twitter Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	80 Pro Podcasting Tips + When To Monetize Your Podcast	19 Nov 2021	00:37:15
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew breaks down Instagram's new Link Sticker, Alban gives us an update on the Facebook Podcasts rollout, and we share our favorite tips and strategies from our most recent blog post. Links from this episode: 80 Podcasting Tips to Start a Successful Podcast [Blog] How to make your mic sound BETTER [Video] Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B? [Video] When should you monetize your podcast? [Video] Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
	Spotify Launches Video Podcasts + Facebook Podcasts Stats and Submission Process	05 Nov 2021	00:57:34
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew reminisces on the origins of the Buzzsprout YouTube channel, we discuss several updates to Facebook Podcasts (Google Podcasts), Spotify introducing video podcasts, and reveal the podcast setups that each person uses to record Buzzcast. YouTube videos we mention: Rode PodMic vs Audio-Technica ATR2100 Best Podcast Microphones Under $100 How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2021] Boom Arms we mention: Rode PSA 1 and PSA 1+ Blue Compass Gator Frameworks OC White with Premium Mount Alban's Podcast Setup: Shure SM7B OC White Scarlett 2i2 (3rd gen) Kevin's Podcast Setup: Heil PR40 Windscreen PRSM shock mount PSA 1 Rodecaster Pro Oneodio Headphones Travis' Podcast Setup: Rode Procaster WS2 foam cover Rode PSM1 shock mount PSA 1 Cloudlifter CL-1 Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen) Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

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