Buzzcast
- Episodes
- 268
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 6, 2026
About the podcast
Buzzcast helps podcasters stay informed, inspired, and excited to keep podcasting.
Each week, Jordan, Kevin, and Alban break down the podcasting news, trends, tools, and creator debates that actually matter. We share what we’re seeing at Buzzsprout, what we’re testing ourselves, and what podcasters should pay attention to without chasing every new thing.
The goal is to help you keep podcasting without burning out. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, occasional rabbit trails, and a reminder that podcasting should be fun!
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Episodes 268
Can AI Find Your Podcast? A Real-World AEO Test
Can AI find your podcast? We’re digging into answer engine optimization (AEO), how it overlaps with podcast SEO, and whether making a few changes to an episode can help it show up in AI recommendations.Jordan …
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Can AI find your podcast? We’re digging into answer engine optimization (AEO), how it overlaps with podcast SEO, and whether making a few changes to an episode can help it show up in AI recommendations.
Jordan put it to the test with a Happy to Help episode that wasn’t appearing in her searches. After updating the title, description, transcript, and chapters, she tried again and the results surprised us! Sure, one experiment isn’t a magic formula, but it gives us some practical ideas to try improving discovery without re-recording anything.
We cover how to:
- Test your podcast using questions a potential listener would actually ask.
- Make episode titles and chapter names more specific.
- Use the “bite, snack, meal” approach to make information more digestible.
- Clean up transcript errors and make it clear who’s speaking.
- Help people find the full episode when they discover a clip.
Plus, we talk about Dial Flipper, a podcast discovery app that feels like flipping through radio stations, explain why your listener location stats might look off, and discuss whether podcast app ads are worth the money.
Try this with one of your episodes and send us Fan Mail with what you find. We’re curious to see whether your results surprise you, too!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Your Podcast Idea Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Get Started
Have a podcast idea you keep putting off because you haven’t found the perfect name or figured out the artwork? We talk about getting past those first hurdles with Buzzsprout’s new Podcast Starter Kit, which …
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Have a podcast idea you keep putting off because you haven’t found the perfect name or figured out the artwork? We talk about getting past those first hurdles with Buzzsprout’s new Podcast Starter Kit, which turns a few answers about your idea into name suggestions, a description, cover art, and categories.
Try the Starter Kit and send us Fan Mail with what you come up with. We want to hear about your next podcast!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Why Your Podcast Stats Don't Add Up (And What Metrics Actually Matter)
This week, we’re sorting through the mess of podcast metrics across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to figure out what those numbers actually tell you about your audience.We discuss why combining stats …
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This week, we’re sorting through the mess of podcast metrics across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to figure out what those numbers actually tell you about your audience.
We discuss why combining stats from different platforms can be misleading, how Buzzsprout counts video downloads, and why a video play doesn’t necessarily mean someone is watching. Plus, we share where to look for more useful feedback, from listener retention graphs to messages from actual humans.
Also in this episode:
• Buzzsprout’s new mobile soundbites with editable captions and customizable achievement sharing
• How to find the hidden Buzzsprout logo Easter egg
• Listener tips for finding podcast guests and a father-daughter Columbo podcast that made our dayContact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Buzzsprout Gets A Dark Side
We finally roll out Buzzsprout dark mode and explain why it took years, why it turned into a full week of work, and what surprised us most about designing a “calm” interface. Then we tease a hidden Easter egg …
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We finally roll out Buzzsprout dark mode and explain why it took years, why it turned into a full week of work, and what surprised us most about designing a “calm” interface. Then we tease a hidden Easter egg, share a few careful hints, and dare you to find it before everyone else does!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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These Podcasting Features Will Save You So Much Time
This week, we’re digging into a bunch of new Buzzsprout updates, including a redesigned Episodes page, podcast app previews, transcript autocorrect with easier editing, and a completely rebuilt embed …
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This week, we’re digging into a bunch of new Buzzsprout updates, including a redesigned Episodes page, podcast app previews, transcript autocorrect with easier editing, and a completely rebuilt embed player.
Then in Fan Mail, we talk about podcast guesting as a growth strategy, the possibility of a Buzzsprout conference, and why podcasts might actually be pretty good at changing our minds.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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How Teens Turn Podcast Episodes Into Secret Chat Rooms
What happens when teens can’t use social media? They turn podcast comments into group chats. Jordan shares how Spotify became an unexpected gathering place for kids. Plus, a recording glitch leads to a new sync …
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What happens when teens can’t use social media? They turn podcast comments into group chats. Jordan shares how Spotify became an unexpected gathering place for kids.
Plus, a recording glitch leads to a new sync fix in Session, and we debate whether timestamped comments could make podcast conversations more useful.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Keeping The Indie Spirit Alive As Podcasting Grows
We're back from Podcast Movement in New York with thoughts on its new format, the talks we loved, and why some of our favorite moments happened outside the conference. We talk about what independent …
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We're back from Podcast Movement in New York with thoughts on its new format, the talks we loved, and why some of our favorite moments happened outside the conference. We talk about what independent podcasters need from these events and what we'd do differently if Buzzsprout were to host one.
We also go behind the scenes of an industry effort to tackle bot traffic. With AI bots impersonating podcast apps and video files driving up hosting costs, we discuss how verifying apps could help protect real listeners, improve podcast stats, and keep hosting affordable.
Plus, Ira Glass's keynote gets us talking about what audio does especially well: helping us listen longer, judge less quickly, and connect with people we might otherwise dismiss.
Watch Podcast Movement sessions and keynotes on YouTube (still updating as of publish date)
Things That Podcasts Do Better, Ira Glass
What 42,000 Consumers Told Us About Podcasting, Tom Webster
Send us Fan Mail: Has a podcast ever changed your mind about a person or an idea?
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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We Built Our Own Reliable Remote Recording Software
We stop trusting browser-based remote recorders and explain why reliability matters more than features when you only get one shot at a great conversation. Kevin shares the Mac-only (for now) native app we’ve …
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We stop trusting browser-based remote recorders and explain why reliability matters more than features when you only get one shot at a great conversation.
Kevin shares the Mac-only (for now) native app we’ve been building at Buzzsprout and how we pair it with Zoom or Google Meet while it records clean, local files.
Send us a Fan Mail message if you want to test it out!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Turn Your Best Episodes Into A Conference Talk
Your next conference talk is probably hiding in your podcast transcripts. As we get ready for Podcast Movement in New York, we walk through how Jordan used our Buzzcast archives and ChatGPT to develop a session …
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Your next conference talk is probably hiding in your podcast transcripts.
As we get ready for Podcast Movement in New York, we walk through how Jordan used our Buzzcast archives and ChatGPT to develop a session pitch that got accepted (even when she barely had time to apply).
We share the prompts used to uncover the strongest topics, find stories long forgotten, and shape those ideas into a focused, 20-minute talk. We also try the process with three listeners’ podcasts to show how it can work beyond podcasting conferences.
Want help finding a talk idea in your own episodes? Send us Fan Mail with a link to your podcast, and we’ll help you brainstorm!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Reach More Podcast Listeners With One Click!
Your podcast can’t grow if listeners can’t find it! It's surprising how many of us never submit our shows to a directory and how many established podcasts are still missing from at least one listening …
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Your podcast can’t grow if listeners can’t find it! It's surprising how many of us never submit our shows to a directory and how many established podcasts are still missing from at least one listening app.
We're talking about Buzzsprout’s latest improvements, including one-click submission to 16 podcast directories, smarter reminders for unfinished distribution steps, video players on Buzzsprout websites, faster and more searchable transcript pages, and new customization options for embedded players.
These improvements help us reach more listeners by making it easier for people to find and listen to our shows wherever they already spend time.
So whether you're launching a new podcast or have been publishing for years, it might be time for to check our directories page and make sure your shows are truly available everywhere!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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The Unexpected Ways Podcasting Changes Your Life
Buzzsprout team member, Cara Pacetti, joins us to talk about how podcasting builds confidence, sparks creativity, preserves meaningful voices, and creates communities where people feel understood. We discuss …
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Buzzsprout team member, Cara Pacetti, joins us to talk about how podcasting builds confidence, sparks creativity, preserves meaningful voices, and creates communities where people feel understood. We discuss elementary students running their own show, teenagers connecting across the globe, and a hospice patient whose wisdom continues to reach listeners after her passing.
Then we get into Fan Mail about how to recognize meaningful traction when your audience is still small, and why embracing the quirks that make your podcast different may be the key to making it matter.
Because when we start a podcast, we don’t just create something for other people. Podcasting changes us, too!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Podcasting Q&A
- Tiger Talk
- This Teenage Life
- Advice 4 The Living
- Yasha
- Turning Casual Listeners Into Superfans
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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How Algorithms Are Making Podcasts Boring
We want podcasts to stay weird! We're talking about how algorithms, growth advice, and an obsession with polish are making brands, social media, and podcasts feel increasingly alike. Plus, we share how …
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We want podcasts to stay weird! We're talking about how algorithms, growth advice, and an obsession with polish are making brands, social media, and podcasts feel increasingly alike. Plus, we share how podcasters can preserve the quirks, tangents, imperfections, and human touches that make a show memorable!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Spotify Is Skipping Your Ads, But Is That Bad For Podcasting?
Spotify is giving listeners a new way to skip past ads, intros, and calls to action. Some podcasters are calling it the beginning of the end of podcasting, and some listeners are singing praises. We put the …
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Spotify is giving listeners a new way to skip past ads, intros, and calls to action. Some podcasters are calling it the beginning of the end of podcasting, and some listeners are singing praises.
We put the outrage in perspective, debate whether easier skipping could actually strengthen podcasting, and explore how creators can make sponsorships and calls to action too entertaining to miss.
We’re also celebrating several big Buzzsprout launches, including streamlined video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, a major WordPress plugin upgrade, and one-click submission to iHeart.
We also get into the EU’s new AI disclosure requirements, consider when podcasters may need to label AI-generated content, and explain what AI tools don't actually fall under the AI Act.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Publish Video Podcasts To Spotify And YouTube
Publishing a video podcast shouldn’t mean juggling multiple platforms, logins, formats, and workflows.With Buzzsprout’s new video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, you can upload your video once and we’ll …
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Publishing a video podcast shouldn’t mean juggling multiple platforms, logins, formats, and workflows.
With Buzzsprout’s new video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, you can upload your video once and we’ll publish it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and audio podcast apps all from one place!
We also discuss early video stats from Buzzcast, and talk about why YouTube is such a powerful way to reach new audiences, while traditional podcast apps continue to build deeply loyal listenership. And we’ve got another distribution update to share: one-click submission to iHeartRadio.
Video distribution to Spotify and YouTube is available on all Buzzsprout video plans, with 1080p HD included.
Links mentioned:
- Ed Mylett's 21 days a week routine
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
How to Script a Podcast Without Sounding Scripted
We’re diving into how to script a podcast without ever sounding scripted so you can get the clarity and structure of a written plan while still keeping your natural voice!We break down the difference between …
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We’re diving into how to script a podcast without ever sounding scripted so you can get the clarity and structure of a written plan while still keeping your natural voice!
We break down the difference between scripts and outlines, which parts of an episode are actually worth writing word-for-word, how to prep guests without over-rehearsing them, and why reading your script out loud is one of the best ways to spot stiff language and tighten your message so you get to the point faster.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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The Secret To Reaching 800 Episodes: Fix Whatever Causes Burnout
What does it take to publish 800 podcast episodes without burning out? Turns out, it's treating your podcast like a media supply chain. We’re talking about the biggest lessons from Buzzsprout podcaster Tom …
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What does it take to publish 800 podcast episodes without burning out? Turns out, it's treating your podcast like a media supply chain.
We’re talking about the biggest lessons from Buzzsprout podcaster Tom Raftery’s fine-tuned podcast workflow built through years of consistent publishing. In his blog, he explains why consistency comes from removing friction, how a foolproof pre-recording process can protect your time and energy, and why the right tools and responsive customer support matter most when something goes wrong.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Are These 5 Podcast Choices Costing You Listeners? with Courtney Elmer
With Courtney Elmer
A great podcast can still get ignored if the packaging doesn’t convince anyone to press play!Courtney Elmer, founder and CEO of PodLaunch and host of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, joins us to put …
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A great podcast can still get ignored if the packaging doesn’t convince anyone to press play!
Courtney Elmer, founder and CEO of PodLaunch and host of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, joins us to put Buzzcast through a live audit of the five Podcast Content Gatekeepers: cover art, podcast name, podcast description, episode titles, and show notes.
Score your own podcast along with us, while she helps Buzzcast figure out where it may be losing potential listeners, and why small changes can make a bigger difference than chasing the latest podcast growth tactic.
Links mentioned:
- PodLaunch
- Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast
- Bingeworthy Episode Title Cheat Sheet
- Podcast Health Score™ waitlist
- (Post show) Check out Courtney's AirBnB!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Why We Took Our Show Off Spotify And What Brought Us Back
We're explaining why we originally pulled the podcast from Spotify, what changed, and why Spotify’s role in video podcasting finally brought us back. We also discuss our lingering concerns about open …
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We're explaining why we originally pulled the podcast from Spotify, what changed, and why Spotify’s role in video podcasting finally brought us back.
We also discuss our lingering concerns about open podcasting, targeted advertising, and what we’ve learned from working directly with Spotify’s podcast team.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Managing Listener Feedback And Criticism
We're talking through creating a healthy feedback filter so you can tell the difference between criticism that helps, confusion that needs clarification, and negativity that deserves to be ignored! We …
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We're talking through creating a healthy feedback filter so you can tell the difference between criticism that helps, confusion that needs clarification, and negativity that deserves to be ignored!
We discuss where podcasters are likely to get feedback, why public comments can feel so much heavier than private messages, and how to stop one bad review from drowning out all the people who are cheering you on.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
- This American Life: Everyone's a Critic
- Happy to Help: Using Psychology to Thrive in Customer Support with Melody Wilding
- Buzzcast: 8 Tips To Make Podcasting more Fun And Less Like A Chore
- Buzzcast: How To Get Listeners To Actually Do What You Ask
- Buzzcast: Creative Ways To Use Voicemail In Your Podcast
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Is Video Podcasting Hard? What We Learned After One Month
After a month of publishing Buzzcast as a video podcast, we have some real stats, workflow notes, and one very painful mistake to talk about.In this episode, we check in on our video podcasting experiment: how …
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After a month of publishing Buzzcast as a video podcast, we have some real stats, workflow notes, and one very painful mistake to talk about.
In this episode, we check in on our video podcasting experiment: how many people are actually watching, what Apple Podcasts video stats seem to tell us, and what surprised us most.
We talk through what happened when a full video recording failed, why editing video is so much harder than audio, how difficult video files are to transfer, and why an audio setup is much easier than a video setup.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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How to Find the Right Podcast Co-Host
Finding a podcast co-host can make your show more fun, sustainable, and dynamic! But picking the wrong person can also make podcasting way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, we talk through where to …
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Finding a podcast co-host can make your show more fun, sustainable, and dynamic! But picking the wrong person can also make podcasting way harder than it needs to be.
In this episode, we talk through where to actually find a good co-host, why a “anyone want to start a podcast?” post is probably not the strongest strategy, and what to look for before you commit to recording together.
We also discuss how to test a potential co-host before making things official, why recurring guests or people in your life can become great co-hosts, and why writing down a few simple expectations early can save you from a lot of awkward conversations later.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Apple Is Giving Listeners More Ways To Discover Your Show
WWDC26 dropped a set of Apple Podcasts changes that could seriously improve how people discover and consume podcasts! We're talking about the few updates podcasters should know about.And if you have a …
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WWDC26 dropped a set of Apple Podcasts changes that could seriously improve how people discover and consume podcasts! We're talking about the few updates podcasters should know about.
And if you have a story about how you found a cohost, or advice from your experience with a cohost, let us know by sending Fan Mail!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Is It Time For You To Start Another Podcast?
We're talking about the signs you might be ready to start another podcast, whether that means launching a second show, creating a limited series, or letting your current podcast evolve into something …
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We're talking about the signs you might be ready to start another podcast, whether that means launching a second show, creating a limited series, or letting your current podcast evolve into something new.
Check out examples like Potterless, The History of Rome, StartUp, and Presidential to see why some shows naturally reach a finish line while others become the starting point for the next big idea.
So if you feel burned out: are you tired, trapped, or finished?
- If you’re tired, your show may still be worth continuing, but at a slower pace or after a real break.
- If you’re trapped, the topic, name, or format may be too limiting, and a few small experiments could help you find the spark again.
- And if you’re finished, it might be time to let the show stand as a completed body of work and put your energy into what comes next!
We also talk about how the skills you build as a podcaster carry over into every future project, even if your next podcast serves a completely different audience.
Plus, Jordan shares a tiny QR code podcast promotion idea involving Sasquatch, mini resin figures, and a very unexpected dentist’s office ad.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Just Because It's Audio Doesn't Make It A Podcast
In this quickcast, we’re talking about the rise of AI-generated “podcasts” from companies like Amazon and Spotify, and why the word is getting stretched pretty thin.Amazon is turning product reviews into …
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In this quickcast, we’re talking about the rise of AI-generated “podcasts” from companies like Amazon and Spotify, and why the word is getting stretched pretty thin.
Amazon is turning product reviews into conversational audio. Spotify is experimenting with personalized AI audio experiences. And suddenly, a lot of things that feel more like chatbots, summaries, or audio briefings are being labeled as podcasts.
So should podcasters be worried? We don't think so.
Links mentioned:
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
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How To Get Booked On Podcasts with Alex Sanfilippo
With Alex Sanfilippo
We’re joined again by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch to talk about one of our favorite podcast growth strategies: getting booked as a guest on other podcasts!We talk about why podcast guesting is valuable beyond …
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We’re joined again by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch to talk about one of our favorite podcast growth strategies: getting booked as a guest on other podcasts!
We talk about why podcast guesting is valuable beyond promotion, including how it helps you sharpen your message, become a better communicator, and build real relationships with other podcasters.
We'll also give tips on how to build a podcast guest profile that actually helps hosts say yes. We talk about why your guest profile should not read like a résumé, what hosts are really looking for, how to suggest episode ideas, what links and assets to include, and how to make your pitch feel authentic.
We also answer listener questions about shared episodes across multiple feeds, and whether Apple Podcasts Video is worth trying if you are already making video for YouTube.
Links mentioned:
- PodMatch
- Podcasting Made Simple
- Buzzcast episode: How to Find Great Podcast Guests: Expert Tips from PodMatch's Alex Sanfilippo
- Jordan's PodMatch profile
- Podcasting Made Simple episode with Tom Rossi: Creating a Brand That's Different
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
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The Hidden Value Of A Small Podcast
Small podcasts are often treated like smaller versions of big podcasts, but a niche audience is not just a tiny audience. It can be a more focused, more trusting, and more valuable audience.Inspired by an …
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Small podcasts are often treated like smaller versions of big podcasts, but a niche audience is not just a tiny audience. It can be a more focused, more trusting, and more valuable audience.
Inspired by an article in Podnews, we talk about why download numbers do not tell the full story of a podcast’s value.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
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Podcast Repurposing Ideas That Aren’t Blogs Or Social Posts
Most podcast repurposing advice sounds the same: turn your episode into clips, blog posts, newsletters, and social captions.That can be useful, but it is not the only way to get more value from your podcast.In …
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Most podcast repurposing advice sounds the same: turn your episode into clips, blog posts, newsletters, and social captions.
That can be useful, but it is not the only way to get more value from your podcast.
In this episode, we look at creative ways podcasters are turning their existing content into something new: conversation cards, games, kid-friendly feeds, real-world meetups, field guides, downloadable resources, and more!
We also talk about how to use AI to find themes hiding in your archive, why great repurposing starts with what your audience already loves doing, and how to create something additive instead of just changing the format.
Plus, we share early stats from the Buzzsprout video launch!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
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Put Your Video Podcast On Apple!
We did something new…you can watch this episode as a video on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you're on the latest version (26.4 or higher).But the bigger story is that any independent podcaster can now publish …
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We did something new…you can watch this episode as a video on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you're on the latest version (26.4 or higher).
But the bigger story is that any independent podcaster can now publish video directly to Apple Podcasts through Buzzsprout!
In this episode, we break down why this isn’t just “another place to upload video,” and how it’s fundamentally different from platforms like YouTube. We talk through the opt-in nature of podcasting, why that matters for creators who are tired of chasing algorithms, and where video actually fits into a sustainable podcast workflow.
We also walk through how to publish video through Buzzsprout, what happens with your stats, and why this might be one of the easiest windows to get featured on Apple Podcasts.
And if you try it, let us know!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
How To Stand Out In A Crowded Podcast Niche
We break down why “crowded” is usually a clarity problem, not a competition problem, then map the difference between a podcast category and a real niche. We also study five popular business story shows to prove …
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We break down why “crowded” is usually a clarity problem, not a competition problem, then map the difference between a podcast category and a real niche.
We also study five popular business story shows to prove how audience, format, tone, and payoff make similar topics feel completely different!
Read Jordan's mention in the WSJ: Why People Who Listen To Podcasts Are Suddenly Feeling Left Out
Topics discussed:
• Defining category versus niche through audience, format, tone, and promise
• Using promise and payoff to stop sounding generic
• Reframing "oversaturation" as "demand" and "popularity"
• What makes shows fade into the background, from unclear positioning to recycled guest circuits
• Case study breakdowns of business story podcasts and how each one niches down
• Practical steps to write down and refine your niche over timeContact Buzzcast
- Send us Fan Mail
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
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Publish Podcast Episodes More Often With Less Stress
Publishing more often can help your podcast stay top of mind, get more downloads, and keep your audience engaged. But if you increase your cadence the wrong way, it can also make podcasting feel heavier, more …
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Publishing more often can help your podcast stay top of mind, get more downloads, and keep your audience engaged. But if you increase your cadence the wrong way, it can also make podcasting feel heavier, more rushed, and a lot less fun.
In this episode, we answer a listener question from Rich (Two Guys on a Plane) about moving from biweekly to weekly episodes and break down what has actually worked for us. We talk about the benefits of adding shorter episodes, why quick wins can sometimes perform just as well as longer releases, and how publishing more often has helped us stay in practice without doubling the workload.
We also get into the real risks of pushing your schedule too hard, including burnout, lower-quality episodes, missed deadlines, and losing the energy that makes a podcast worth doing in the first place.
Listen for different ways to make a higher publishing frequency sustainable, including lighter episode formats, Q&A episodes, bonus conversations, two-part episodes, and experimenting without feeling locked into a forever commitment.
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