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A weekly roundup of podcast industry news and updates from the Buzzsprout team! Each episode aims at making podcasters successful with tips, tech reviews, upcoming events, and links to content aimed at making new and seasoned podcasters successful.
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Creator Spotlight: Dorktales Storytime
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Dorktales Storytime has more than 100 character voices. They all belong to Jonathan Cormur!Jonathan started telling these stories live while his sister’s theater troupe set up for …
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Dorktales Storytime has more than 100 character voices. They all belong to Jonathan Cormur!
Jonathan started telling these stories live while his sister’s theater troupe set up for performances. When the pandemic dried up his voice acting auditions, his family turned the stories into a podcast. His sister Molly writes and directs, his mom Jodi keeps everything moving, and Jonathan brings the characters to life.
What I love is how much the listeners have become part of that world. Kids send in drawings, suggest stories, and ask questions about details from five seasons ago! Jonathan even answers their questions in character with Mr. Reg, the show’s hedgehog.If you need a little inspiration for bringing listeners into your show, check out Dorktales Storytime.
Episode of the WeekPodcasting As Proactive Customer Support
A podcast can help customers before they ever send a support ticket. On Happy to Help, we share how to turn common questions into helpful episodes and build stronger customer relationships.
What’s New at Buzzsprout?Share Achievements on Mobile
Your milestones deserve a celebration! Now, you can turn Buzzsprout achievements into videos in the mobile app. Just choose a design, customize it, and share it with your audience on Instagram Stories and more.
Update the Buzzsprout mobile app to try it.
Buzzsprout OrientationTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 · 1 PM ETJ
oin our Podcaster Success Team next week for a Buzzsprout Orientation. We’ll walk you through setting up your podcast in Buzzsprout and help you prepare for a successful launch!
Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!Got Another Podcast Idea?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'You already have a podcast. But maybe there’s another idea you keep coming back to: a topic that doesn’t quite fit your current show, a conversation you’d love to have, or a …
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You already have a podcast. But maybe there’s another idea you keep coming back to: a topic that doesn’t quite fit your current show, a conversation you’d love to have, or a project you want to try with a friend.
You know how to record an episode, but launching a new show means choosing a name, writing a description, finding the right categories, and creating cover art.
The Podcast Starter Kit can help you get those pieces in place! Answer five questions about your idea, then choose from title, description, category, and artwork options created for your new podcast.
Your choices go straight into your Buzzsprout account, so you can spend less time staring at a blank setup page and more time planning that first episode.
Episode of the Week: How Podcast Distribution Is Changing
This week’s pick is from the New Media Show. Alban Brooke joins Rob Greenlee to talk about how video is changing podcast distribution and how to keep the audio experience strong across more platforms.
What’s New at Buzzsprout: Remove Filler Words From Transcripts
Cleaning up a transcript just got easier. You can now remove a word or phrase everywhere it appears, so you don’t have to delete every “um” or “uh” one at a time.Save it to Autocorrect, and Buzzsprout will remove those same filler words from future transcripts automatically. Open the transcript editor in your account to try it.
Buzzsprout Orientation
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 · 1 PM ETJoin our Podcaster Success Team for a Buzzsprout Orientation. We’ll walk you through setting up your podcast in Buzzsprout and help you prepare for a successful launch!
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How to Read Your Stats
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'You check your podcast stats and notice one platform has a much bigger number than the others.It’s tempting to think that’s where you should put more of your time. But first, it …
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You check your podcast stats and notice one platform has a much bigger number than the others.
It’s tempting to think that’s where you should put more of your time. But first, it helps to know what’s being counted.
This week on Buzzcast, the team explains why a view, a play, and a download aren’t interchangeable, and why adding them together won’t necessarily tell you how many people you’re reaching.
The conversation also gets into what to look at beyond the totals. Seeing where listeners stop listening can help you improve an episode, while a thoughtful Fan Mail message tells you what actually connected with someone.
Listen to this week’s Buzzcast to understand what your numbers mean and which ones deserve your attention.
Episode of the Week
My pick this week is from Podcasting Made Simple. Alex Sanfilippo shares his three R’s to help you prepare with intention and make listeners feel like they’re part of the conversation.
What’s New at Buzzsprout?Meet the Podcast Starter Kit
Got an idea for a new podcast? Answer five questions, and the Podcast Starter Kit will give you title, description, category, and artwork options created for your show. Choose your favorites, and they’ll be added to your Buzzsprout account so you can focus on your first episode.To get started, choose “I’m a New Podcaster” when you sign up for Buzzsprout.
Create Soundbites on Mobile
You can now make soundbites in the Buzzsprout mobile app and post them straight to social media. Share a clip from your episode to give new listeners a taste of your show as they scroll.Get the latest version of the Buzzsprout mobile app to try it!
Buzzsprout Orientation
Join our Podcaster Success Team for a Buzzsprout Orientation. We’ll walk you through setting up your podcast in Buzzsprout and help you prepare for a successful launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Preview Your Podcast Details
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Your podcast has probably evolved since you launched it. But when you’re busy making episodes, it’s easy to leave the title, description, and artwork untouched.Those details are …
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Your podcast has probably evolved since you launched it. But when you’re busy making episodes, it’s easy to leave the title, description, and artwork untouched.
Those details are still introducing your show to new listeners, even if you haven’t thought about them in a while.
We’ve added a live preview to Podcast Details so you can see how they work together. It’s modeled on a typical podcast app and updates as you make changes!
Take two minutes to check: Does your description explain who your show is for and why they should listen?
Open Podcast Details in your Buzzsprout account to take a fresh look at your show!
Episode of the Week
How Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be?My pick this week is for anyone second-guessing episode length. Learn practical tips to find the right episode length for you!
What’s New at Buzzsprout?
Buzzsprout now has dark mode in your browser. If you’re editing late at night or settling in for a long session, you can take a break from the bright white screen.
Buzzsprout Orientation
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 · 1 PM ETJoin us today at 1 PM EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
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A Faster Way To Edit Transcripts
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! If you’ve edited a few podcast transcripts, you probably know which words you’ll need to fix before you even open the next one.For Buzzcast, it’s often our own …
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Hey, Podcasters!
If you’ve edited a few podcast transcripts, you probably know which words you’ll need to fix before you even open the next one.
For Buzzcast, it’s often our own name: “Buzz Sprout” instead of “Buzzsprout.” Kevin wanted a way to make that correction without repeating it every time he went to edit a transcript.
So, we updated the transcript editor to include Autocorrect, Autosave, keyboard shortcuts and more!
With Autocorrect, you can fix a word or phrase and choose Add to autocorrect. The remaining matches in your transcript update immediately, and Buzzsprout applies that correction automatically when generating future transcripts for your show.
We’ve also made the editing process itself quicker. Autosave saves your changes in the background, and double-clicking a word selects it so you can start typing your correction.
You’ll also find improved Find & Replace, keyboard shortcuts, and chapter markers to help you get around the transcript.
Kevin walks through the changes and more in this week’s Buzzcast. Listen to the episode to learn how you can save time editing your next transcript!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 PM EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Your Player In Your Style
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Your personal website gives people another way to discover your podcast!And when they do, you want them to be able to start listening right there, without opening …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Your personal website gives people another way to discover your podcast!
And when they do, you want them to be able to start listening right there, without opening another app or searching for your show.
That’s where your embed player comes in.
We just added more ways to customize your Buzzsprout player so it can better fit your website and the way you want people to explore your episodes.
You can choose your brand color, pick from three player styles, and preview everything on desktop or mobile before adding it to your personal website.
And if you want to feature more than one episode, you can now choose exactly what appears in the player and filter episodes by creator or tag.
Head to the Episodes page in your Buzzsprout account and click Embed Players to get started!
Grow Your Craft
If you couldn’t make it to Podcast Movement in New York, we have two talks worth catching up on!Buzzsprout Podcast Producer Jordan Blair shared practical advice for getting listeners to do what you ask, and James Cridland of Podnews took the stage for a fascinating look at podcasting history.
Watch Jordan Blair’s talk and James Cridland’s talk from Podcast Movement!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 PM EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Keep The Indie Spirit Of Podcasting
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Alban and Jordan are back from Podcast Movement in New York, and they came home with a lot to talk about.Podcasting has changed dramatically since Buzzsprout …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Alban and Jordan are back from Podcast Movement in New York, and they came home with a lot to talk about.
Podcasting has changed dramatically since Buzzsprout attended the first Podcast Movement in 2014. This year’s conference made that growth especially clear with bigger businesses and new conversations about where the industry is headed.
But some of their favorite moments were still the familiar ones: meeting other podcasters, hearing great ideas, and talking about why people keep making shows in the first place.
That led to a bigger conversation about the future of indie podcasting. Is there room for smaller, more focused events built around creators who simply love making podcasts?
They also share their favorite talks from the conference, updates from the Podcast Standards Project, and a great reminder from Ira Glass about something audio can do better than almost any other medium.
If you want to know what’s changing in podcasting and what it could mean for indie creators, listen to this episode of Buzzcast!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 PM EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Who Should Hear Your Podcast?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Most of the time, we’re trying to get our podcast in front of as many people as possible.But there are times when reaching a smaller, specific group makes more …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Most of the time, we’re trying to get our podcast in front of as many people as possible.
But there are times when reaching a smaller, specific group makes more sense.
Maybe you want to give subscribers bonus episodes, create exclusive content for your biggest fans, or add a podcast to a course or coaching program.
That’s where a private podcast can be really useful!
In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Cara walks through three ways to offer private content and how to choose between them based on what you want your listeners to experience.
You can keep a podcast out of the public directories, build it into a membership, or use Buzzsprout Subscriptions to put premium episodes behind a paywall.
If you’ve ever considered tailoring some of your content for a smaller group of listeners, listen to Podcasting Q&A!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!From Podcast to Stage
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! A few months ago, Jordan needed to pitch a talk for Podcast Movement.There was just one problem: the deadline was coming up fast, and she was having trouble …
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Hey, Podcasters!
A few months ago, Jordan needed to pitch a talk for Podcast Movement.
There was just one problem: the deadline was coming up fast, and she was having trouble narrowing down what she wanted to talk about.
So she went back to her podcast, Buzzcast.
Jordan uploaded years of transcripts to ChatGPT and asked it to find the topics she kept coming back to.
And it came back with a lot to work with!
One idea jumped out from an old episode about getting listeners to actually do what you ask. Jordan remembered loving that conversation, and suddenly, she could see the whole talk coming together!
So, she used the episode as a framework and submitted the pitch. Now, she’ll be giving that exact talk at Podcast Movement in New York this week!
In this episode of Buzzcast, she walks through the process and even tries it with a few listeners’ podcasts to see what ideas are hiding in their back catalogs.
Chances are, there are some good ones hiding in yours, too. Listen to this week’s Buzzcast to learn how to find them!
Buzzsprout Meetup at Podcast MovementBuzzsprout is headed to Podcast Movement 2026, and we want to hang out with you! Join us this Thursday, September 17th, from 5-6:30 PM for a fun afternoon of food, drinks, and networking! RSVP to save your spot.
New to Buzzsprout?Join us today at 1 PM EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
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How Podcasting Changes You
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! We spend a lot of time thinking about how to grow our podcasts.But after a year of hosting Podcasting Q&A, Cara realized her podcast had been growing something …
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Hey, Podcasters!
We spend a lot of time thinking about how to grow our podcasts.
But after a year of hosting Podcasting Q&A, Cara realized her podcast had been growing something else: her confidence.
Before taking over the show, Cara was used to being given a task and completing it. Now, she was responsible for writing, recording, editing, publishing, and figuring out what the show should become.
A year later, she noticed that confidence following her into other parts of her life. When she started coaching cheerleading, creating routines and leading the team didn't feel nearly as intimidating because she'd already spent a year learning how to trust her own ideas.
And Cara isn't the only one.
In this week's Buzzcast, the team shares some incredible stories about what can happen when people pick up a microphone!
If you've been podcasting for a while, you've probably gotten better at more than podcasting.
Listen to this week's Buzzcast to hear the stories that made us look at podcast growth a little differently!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Yasha
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Jeremy Gendelman had the recordings for Yasha sitting in a drawer for almost ten years.He'd recorded his grandfather telling the story of fleeing across …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Jeremy Gendelman had the recordings for Yasha sitting in a drawer for almost ten years.
He'd recorded his grandfather telling the story of fleeing across the Soviet Union during the Nazi invasion of World War II.
At the time, Jeremy was mostly a curious grandson with an old camcorder. He had no idea what he'd captured!
Years later, after his grandfather passed away, Jeremy listened again.
This time, he heard a podcast.
"I have his voice. I already have his story. I have it told in the way he wanted to tell it."
The problem was Jeremy had never produced a podcast before.
So he learned as he went. He researched the history, practiced writing for narration, found a sound designer who could bring the story to life, and slowly built five episodes over three years.
Jeremy's advice is: "If you have a story that matters to you, that's the qualification right there."
If you’re curious what became of those tapes after ten years in a drawer, or need some inspiration for a show you've been waiting to make, check out Yasha.
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!Keep Podcasting Weird
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Lately, I’ve noticed how much content is starting to sound the same.It's technically good, but so much of what we consume is optimized and often AI-assisted …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Lately, I’ve noticed how much content is starting to sound the same.
It's technically good, but so much of what we consume is optimized and often AI-assisted to the point where you can almost tell what the next sentence will be.
And it got me wondering: Is the same thing happening to podcasts?
On this week's episode of Buzzcast, the team talks about “podcast blanding” and the pressure to look at what's working for others and slowly make your podcast sound more like everything else.
But if everyone follows the same playbook, we risk editing out the things that made people connect with our shows in the first place.
The tangents, laughs, inside jokes, unusual formats, and rough edges might not be perfectly optimized, but they may also be the reason someone remembers your podcast!
If you've been feeling stuck in a content rut or are feeling pressure to conform your show, check out this episode of Buzzcast!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Tiger Talk
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!Most podcasts have a host, producer, researcher, writer, and editor.On Tiger Talk, those jobs belong to fourth and fifth graders!The podcast is produced by EAST …
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Hey Podcasters!
Most podcasts have a host, producer, researcher, writer, and editor.
On Tiger Talk, those jobs belong to fourth and fifth graders!
The podcast is produced by EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Arkansas, and when teacher Jennifer Boogaart says it’s student-led, she really means it.
The students choose each season’s theme, research stories, write scripts, invite guests, create their intro music, run the equipment, conduct interviews, and handle basic editing. Fourth graders learn from the fifth-grade hosts, then take over as leaders the following year!
What started as a way to share what was happening at school has grown into real community connections. Last season, one veteran they interviewed was so impressed she later joined them when Tiger Talk was recognized by the Arkansas Board of Education.
Along the way, Jennifer has watched her students become better writers, more confident speakers, stronger listeners, and better problem-solvers.
If you want to hear what happens when fourth and fifth graders take over the microphones, check out Tiger Talk.
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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What’s New for WordPress
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!If you’ve ever tried embedding an episode in WordPress, you know it can take more clicks than it should.A small update to your site can turn into a lot of bouncing …
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Hey Podcasters!
If you’ve ever tried embedding an episode in WordPress, you know it can take more clicks than it should.
A small update to your site can turn into a lot of bouncing between menus just to get one episode in the right place.
So we gave the Buzzsprout WordPress plugin a much-needed refresh.
Now you can add an episode with a slash command, choose the player size, and embed your latest episode, a specific episode, or a playlist right inside the editor.
And for the first time, Buzzsprout embeds work on WordPress.com, too.
If you already use the plugin, update to version 2.0.0 to try it out!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
Episode of the Week
What if your podcast could answer customer questions before they ever reached your inbox?In this episode of Happy to Help, Cara Pacetti joins Jordan and Priscilla to talk about using podcasting to educate customers, answer common questions, and make support feel more personal.
Listen to the episode to see how your podcast can become part of your customer support strategy!
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Publish Video to Spotify and YouTube
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!If you're already recording video, you know the work doesn't end when the recording does. Next comes uploading the same episode file to multiple …
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Hey, Podcasters!
If you're already recording video, you know the work doesn't end when the recording does. Next comes uploading the same episode file to multiple platforms just to get it everywhere you want it.
But now, you can publish video episodes to Spotify and YouTube directly from your Buzzsprout account.
Upload one video to Buzzsprout, and we’ll publish it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube while continuing to share your audio everywhere else.
Instead of juggling multiple logins, you can manage your podcast from one place.
One upload gives your audience more ways to watch or listen to your podcast!
You can get started with Spotify and YouTube video in your Buzzsprout account today.
Episode of the WeekListeners often drop off at the beginning or end of an episode when the intro runs too long, or the outro loses momentum.
In this episode, PodMatch founder Alex Sanfilippo joins Buzzsprout's Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, to share practical ways to tighten your podcast intros and outros, keep listeners engaged, and improve episode completion.
I know we've been talking a lot about video podcasting lately, but I promise we have some fun audio-only updates in the mix. Be sure to check back next week for something new!
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Better Podcast Gear
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!Podcast equipment has gotten a lot better over the last few years.Unfortunately, it's also gotten a lot more confusing.There are hundreds of microphones …
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Hey, Podcasters!
Podcast equipment has gotten a lot better over the last few years.
Unfortunately, it's also gotten a lot more confusing.
There are hundreds of microphones, dozens of audio interfaces, and no shortage of YouTube videos telling you the "best" setup. It's easy to spend weeks researching gear instead of recording your next episode.
That's why we put together Podcast Equipment: What I Learned from 500 Episodes. Instead of reviewing every microphone on the market, it focuses on the handful of equipment decisions that actually make a difference so you can build a setup you'll be happy with for years.
One of those decisions is whether to choose a USB or XLR microphone.
That's exactly what we cover in this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A. We break down the tradeoffs, explain who each option is best for, and hopefully save you from buying more microphone than you actually need.
Whether you're starting from scratch or making a few upgrades, these resources will help you build a setup that works for you!
New to Buzzsprout?Join us today at 3:30p pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
Grow Your CraftIf you've ever wished it was easier to hear from your listeners, this one's for you.
Join us today at 1:00 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Class featuring Fan Mail! We'll show you how it works, share creative ways podcasters are using it, and answer your questions live.
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Are You Losing Listeners?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!It's easy to assume your podcast grows because you publish consistently, improve your audio, or spend more time promoting each episode.But what if your …
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Hey, Podcasters!
It's easy to assume your podcast grows because you publish consistently, improve your audio, or spend more time promoting each episode.
But what if your biggest growth opportunities were decided long before someone ever pressed play?
This week on Buzzcast, Jordan is joined by podcast strategist Courtney Elmer to talk about the small decisions that shape how new listeners discover your show.
They walk through the five "gatekeepers" every podcast has: your cover art, podcast name, description, episode titles, and show notes, and explain how each one influences whether someone listens or keeps scrolling.
One idea that really stood out to me is that podcast metrics are a trailing indicator. Instead of obsessing over downloads, Courtney encourages podcasters to focus on the decisions that drive listener behavior in the first place. It's a refreshing way to think about growth, especially if your show has been around for a while.
The episode is full of practical examples, and Jordan even puts Buzzcast through the framework live, making it easy to apply the same ideas to your own show!
If you've ever looked at your podcast and wondered, "What's the next thing I should improve?" this episode is a great place to start!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
One quick favor before you go!
The podcasting community is helping shape the Podcast Movement 2026 schedule, and we'd love your support! If you'd like to see the Buzzsprout team on stage this year, we'd be grateful if you voted for our sessions below:• Vote for Jordan's Talk on Getting Listeners to Do What You Ask
• Vote for Alban's Talk on Audio, Video, or Both?
• Vote for Tom's Talk on Podcast Stats
Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Is Video Podcasting Hard
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! About a month ago, the Buzzcast team turned the show into a video podcast.Rather than speculate about whether video is worth it, they decided to try it themselves …
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Hey, Podcasters! About a month ago, the Buzzcast team turned the show into a video podcast.
Rather than speculate about whether video is worth it, they decided to try it themselves and see what actually happened.
Some parts have been exactly what they expected. Others... not so much!
In this episode of Buzzcast they discussed what they learned after the first month, including the real numbers, what surprised them most, and one recording mistake that still hurts to think about.
They also cover:
- How many people are actually watching on Apple Podcasts
- What the early video stats are starting to reveal
- Why editing video takes much longer than editing audio
- And how one failed recording reinforced the importance of a reliable workflow
A big takeaway is that they still think audio is the easiest way to start a podcast!
If you've been thinking about adding video, or you're already experimenting with it, this episode gives an honest look at the tradeoffs after a month of real-world experience!
New to Buzzsprout?
Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!
Grow Your Craft
Join us on July 16th for Podcasting Made Simple Live, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise! Use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket.
One quick favor before you go!The podcasting community is helping shape the Podcast Movement 2026 schedule, and we'd love your support! If you'd like to see the Buzzsprout team on stage this year, we'd be grateful if you voted for our sessions below:• Vote for Jordan's Talk on Getting Listeners to Do What You Ask
• Vote for Alban's Talk on Audio, Video, or Both?
• Vote for Tom's Talk on Podcast StatsHave a question for Megan? Send a text!
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Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!One of my favorite things about podcasting is that your show almost never grows the way you expect it to!Kristin and Steve started their podcast, Cycling Together …
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Hey Podcasters!
One of my favorite things about podcasting is that your show almost never grows the way you expect it to!
Kristin and Steve started their podcast, Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve, thinking it would help people discover their bike shop. Instead, it opened up an otherwise intimidating hobby to a lot of new riders!
Every two weeks, a new episode sparks conversations at local rides and keeps them connected with customers between visits.
One listener even told them they bought their daughter a better bike because of something they heard on the podcast!
Adding video podcasting is another interesting part of their growth!
Kristin was convinced people wouldn't watch a podcast, but Steve disagreed because he consumes almost everything about cycling on YouTube. To him, video content is another place people discover new ideas.
Turns out, Steve was right, and now around half of their Apple Podcasts downloads are from video!
What I love is that they didn't let video become another complicated project. They record wherever it makes sense: a guest room, a parking lot after a ride, even while traveling.
As Kristin put it, "You can make this as complicated or as easy as you want... we've just decided it's better done than right."
I think that's why the podcast works so well: they're not chasing perfect production. They're focused on making content about a hobby and sport they love!
If you're looking for a great example of a podcast that's making a real impact in its community, check out Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve.
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Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Two Guys on a Plane
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!For years, Rich and Andrew kept hearing the same thing from their social media followers:"You should start a podcast."As flight attendants, they'd built a …
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For years, Rich and Andrew kept hearing the same thing from their social media followers:
"You should start a podcast."
As flight attendants, they'd built a large audience by creating polished, entertaining videos online. So if they were going to launch a podcast, they knew listeners would expect that same experience.
They wanted the podcast to feel like a step forward, so when they finally launched Two Guys on a Plane, video was part of the plan from day one!
As Rich put it, "We've always had the mindset that your audience is everywhere. Don't stick to one platform."
For Two Guys on a Plane, one recording becomes a lot of things: an audio podcast episode, YouTube content, social clips, and now a video podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Instead of creating something new for every platform, they're getting more value from the conversation they're already having!
That same philosophy carried over to their workflow.
With two busy flight attendant schedules, they batch record several episodes in one studio session each month. The studio handles the cameras and production, and Rich and Andrew get to focus on the conversation instead of the technology.
When it's time to publish, they keep it just as streamlined.
Rich told us that one of his favorite parts of publishing video on Buzzsprout is being able to upload one video file and have it automatically appear on Apple Podcasts alongside the audio version of the show.
"Being able to just upload to Buzzsprout as you would the normal audio episode and have it pushed to pretty much everywhere is such a nice feature."
I think that's what makes this a great example for other podcasters.
They knew they wanted to start with video because it helped them reach the audience they'd already built, so they found a workflow that made video podcasting sustainable.
It's easy to get intimidated by video podcasting, especially if it feels like a one-size-fits-all solution. But, there are many ways video can add something to your show!
If you've been thinking about experimenting with video, you can upgrade to a Buzzsprout video plan and start publishing video episodes to Apple Podcasts.
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Join us this Wednesday, July 1st, at 1:00 PM EST, for a Buzzsprout class featuring Fan Mail!We'll show you how it works, share creative ways podcasters are using it, and answer your questions live.
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Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Got Any Cows?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!One of the reasons I love highlighting Buzzsprout creators is that they often find uses for podcasting that most of us would never think of!Take Got Any …
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One of the reasons I love highlighting Buzzsprout creators is that they often find uses for podcasting that most of us would never think of!
Take Got Any Cows.
It's a podcast hosted by Seth Christensen, who runs a cattle operation in Idaho. He originally started the show because he wanted a more consistent way to connect with customers than the occasional Facebook post.
Then listeners started asking: "Can we see the cows?"
And that question changed the podcast!
Instead of recording in a studio, Seth and his producer Jacob started recording on the ranch, in the truck, and anywhere the work was actually happening.
Video became a way to bring listeners into the story. When Seth talks about a cow he's selling, people can see the animal. When he's discussing ranch operations, they can see the ranch itself.
What stood out to me is that they didn't add video because they felt pressure to. They added it because it made the podcast better!
And they didn't build a giant production around it either. Most episodes are recorded with a couple of cameras and a lavalier mic. The focus is still on the conversation and the story.
It's easy to get intimidated by video podcasts, but that feels like an important lesson for the rest of us: you don't need a lot of fancy gear.
Jacob, the producer of Got Any Cows?, recommends, "If someone is considering starting a video podcast but feels overwhelmed by the amount of work involved, start small. Sit in front of a window for natural lighting, skip buying equipment at first, use your phone to record, and get a simple $20 tripod to hold it."
The best video podcasts are shows where video adds something listeners couldn't get from audio alone.
And for Got Any Cows, that approach is working!
They've been early adopters of video on Apple Podcasts, using Buzzsprout to help them stand out in a niche where very few creators are doing the same.
If you've ever thought about trying video, I'd take a page from Seth and Jacob's playbook: start with what makes your podcast interesting and ask yourself whether video helps tell that story.
And if the answer is yes, you can upgrade to a Buzzsprout video plan and start publishing video episodes to Apple Podcasts!
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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!Apple Podcasts or Youtube?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!One of the questions we've been hearing a lot lately is:"If I'm making video for my podcast, should I put it on Apple Podcasts or YouTube?"The good news …
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One of the questions we've been hearing a lot lately is:
"If I'm making video for my podcast, should I put it on Apple Podcasts or YouTube?"
The good news is that you don't necessarily have to choose.
In this week's video, Tom Buck breaks down the differences between the two platforms and why they actually serve different purposes.
A simple way to think about it:
- YouTube helps new people discover your content
- Apple Podcasts helps existing listeners watch your show
- Both can play an important role in your podcast growth
He also walks through video distribution in Buzzsprout! Upload one video file, and Buzzsprout will send the video to Apple Podcasts while continuing to deliver the audio to all your other directories.
If you've been curious about video podcasting or wondering whether Apple Podcasts should be part of your strategy, check out this video!
Mark Your Calendar
Great podcast artwork doesn't happen by accident!In an interactive session on June 25th, Arielle Nissenblatt and Buzzsprout's Head of Marketing, Alban Boorke, will break down what makes cover art effective.
They will offer live feedback on attendee submissions and share practical ways to improve your cover art design. If you've been wanting to update your artwork, sign up to reserve your spot!
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Should You Start a New Show?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!Most podcast advice focuses on how to keep your show going. But this week on Buzzcast, we explored a different question: When is it time to start something …
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Most podcast advice focuses on how to keep your show going. But this week on Buzzcast, we explored a different question: When is it time to start something new?
We're not talking about quitting podcasting. In fact, quite the opposite.
We're talking about when a podcast naturally reaches the end of its run.
Sometimes it's because your interests evolve. And other times, you've learned so much from your first show that you're ready to apply those skills to a new idea.
One of my favorite takeaways from the episode was that some projects end like a funeral, but others can end like a graduation!
You finished what you set out to do, and now you're excited about what's next.
In this episode, the Buzzcast team talks about several reasons podcasters start a second show:
• They've discovered a new topic they're genuinely excited about • They've outgrown the original format • They want to experiment with a different style of podcasting • They have uncovered a new idea while creating their current show
The good news is that none of the work from your first podcast goes away! You still have the skills, the experience, the confidence behind the mic, and everything you've learned along the way.
So if you've been kicking around a new podcast idea or wondering whether it's time to explore something different, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation!
Episode of the Week
The past few weeks, you've heard me talk a lot about video podcasting. It's an exciting time to be thinking about video, but it can also be confusing to know if it's the right fit for your podcast.In this episode of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer, Alban and Courtney discuss how to know if video is worth adding to your show and what it takes to do it well!
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Should You Start a Video Podcast?
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!It feels like every week there's a new post asking the same question:"Should I start a video podcast?"With video showing up in more podcast directories, and …
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It feels like every week there's a new post asking the same question:
"Should I start a video podcast?"
With video showing up in more podcast directories, and with Buzzsprout now offering video plans, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind if you're not recording every episode on camera.
Video can be a great fit for some shows! It can help if your content has a visual component, if you want more options for promotion, or if your audience enjoys watching as much as listening.
But before you start shopping for cameras and redesigning your recording space, it's worth taking a step back.
This week on Podcasting Q&A, Cara and Jordan break down three things to consider before adding video to your workflow:
- The extra time it takes to record and edit video
- The real costs of hosting and storing video files
- Whether your audience actually wants a video version of your show
One of my favorite takeaways from the episode is that video isn't automatically better, but it's not automatically worse, either.
The right answer depends on your show, your audience, and the kind of experience you're trying to create!
If you've been wondering whether video is worth it, this episode will help you make the decision with confidence.
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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!How to Get Booked on Podcasts
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!A lot of podcasters assume getting booked as a guest is all about having a huge audience or impressive credentials.But that's usually not what hosts care …
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A lot of podcasters assume getting booked as a guest is all about having a huge audience or impressive credentials.
But that's usually not what hosts care about.
Hosts want guests who have something clear to contribute and make the conversation interesting!
This week on Buzzcast, we’re joined again by Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch, to talk about how to actually get booked on podcasts.
One of the biggest takeaways: your guest profile should not read like a résumé!
Instead, it should make a host immediately picture you on their podcast.
We also talk through:
- How to suggest episode ideas naturally
- What links and assets to include
- Why authenticity matters more than sounding impressive
- How guesting helps you become a better communicator
And if you want more practical tips on pitching yourself as a guest, we also recently published a blog post on How to Get Booked on Podcasts in 2026.
If you’ve been thinking about guesting on other podcasts, or improving the way you pitch yourself, this episode will help!
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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!Repurpose Your Podcast Content
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!When most people talk about “repurposing” a podcast, they usually mean turning it into marketing content: clips, blog posts, newsletters, or social media.But this …
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When most people talk about “repurposing” a podcast, they usually mean turning it into marketing content: clips, blog posts, newsletters, or social media.
But this week on Buzzcast, we talked about using your podcast to create entirely new experiences for your audience.
We looked at podcasts that turned recurring segments into conversation card games, created kid-safe spinoff feeds from existing episodes, and even organized real-world field trips around their show topics.
The common thread was that the best repurposing creates a new experience based on the content your audience already loves.
If you want fresh ideas for getting more value out of the content you’ve already created, listen to this week’s episode of Buzzcast.
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Join us on May 19th from 4-7 PM for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there!
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Video Distribution to Apple Podcasts Is Here
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!I have big news to share: video distribution to Apple Podcasts is now available to all Buzzsprout podcasters.You can now upload video files to Buzzsprout and send …
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I have big news to share: video distribution to Apple Podcasts is now available to all Buzzsprout podcasters.
You can now upload video files to Buzzsprout and send video episodes directly to Apple Podcasts, while Buzzsprout continues distributing audio everywhere else.
Apple Podcasts is one of the best places to reach podcast listeners, and now your audience can choose how they experience your show:
- Watch the episode
- Listen like a traditional podcast
- Or read along with the transcript
...all inside Apple Podcasts.
This is especially useful for podcasters who already record video but haven’t wanted to manage a more complicated workflow!
We recently talked through what video on Apple Podcasts means for indie podcasters on Buzzcast, including why we think this creates a real opportunity for growth right now.
If you’ve been curious about video podcasting, this is a great time to experiment with it!
Mark Your Calendar
Buzzsprout and Podnews are headed to The Podcast Show London, and we want to hang out with you!Join us on May 19th from 4-7 PM for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there!
Grow Your Craft
What PR Actually Means for Podcasters: PR gets talked about a lot in podcasting, but most creators still aren’t sure how to use it to grow their show. In this live session on May 14th, you'll learn how podcast PR really works and how it differs from marketing and advertising. Sign up for the event to reserve your spot!Jacksonville Podcasters - Join us for Age of Audio: WJCT Public Media and Jax Podcasters United are showing a special screening of Age of Audio, a documentary about the rise of podcasting, followed by a live panel discussion and Q&A with director Shaun Michael Colón. The event on June 3rd is free, but RSVPs are requested because space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
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How to Keep Old Content Fresh
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!If you're anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle.Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a …
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If you're anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle.Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a call-to-action, I had to go back and edit each episode one by one.
That was until I learned about Dynamic Content!
Dynamic Content lets you add and remove time-sensitive content across your entire back catalog, without re-uploading anything.
So instead of old promos and outdated messages sticking around forever, you can keep your ads and announcements aligned with what you’re doing right now.
Dynamic Content makes it easy to:
• Swap in new promos across old episodes
• Update sponsorships
• Run time-sensitive announcements
• Keep your call-to-actions freshOnce you start using Dynamic Content, your podcast becomes a lot more flexible and a lot easier to manage.
If you haven’t explored Dynamic Content yet, now’s a great time to learn how it works!Join us this Wednesday, May 6th, at 1:00 PM EST, for a Buzzsprout Features Orientation where we’ll take a closer look at Dynamic Content and answer any questions you have in real time.
You can sign up today to reserve your spot!
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Make Your Podcast Stand Out
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters!I talk with podcasters all the time who don't launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic. They might be …
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I talk with podcasters all the time who don't launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic.
They might be right; the category could be crowded.
But instead of focusing on a category, they should be focusing on their niche.
This week on Buzzcast, we break down the difference, and it’s one of those shifts that changes how you approach your entire show!
A category is broad: business, parenting, true crime.
A niche is where things get interesting. It’s who you’re talking to, how you structure the show, the tone you bring, and the promise you make to the listener at the end of each episode.
That’s why you can have dozens of podcasts covering the same topic, and they still feel completely different; they all have a different niche.
If you're ready to have your podcast stand out in a crowded space, check out this week's episode of Buzzcast!
Mark Your CalendarBuzzsprout and Podnews are headed to The Podcast Show London, and we want to hang out with you!
Join us on May 19th from 4-7 PM for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there!
Episode of the WeekIn today’s fast-paced world, both podcast guests and hosts are competing to gain more attention and traction for their brands. It seems that to stand out, we have to do more and more. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
In this episode of Podcasting Made Simple, Tom Rossi and Alex Sanfilippo explain how they’ve both built podcasting businesses by doing something that’s different than the norm!
Listen to Podcasting Made Simple
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Why Transcripts Matter
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! For a long time, podcast transcripts felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential. That’s changed!If you’re on one of our …
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For a long time, podcast transcripts felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential.
That’s changed!
If you’re on one of our current paid plans at Buzzsprout, we’re now automatically generating transcripts for your new episodes.
And the timing couldn’t be better!
Transcripts have become one of the most useful tools you can have for your show. They make your podcast more accessible, help search engines and AI understand your content, and make it much easier to reuse the work you’ve already created.
Platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify are supporting transcripts more, and tools like Google and ChatGPT can actually use them to suggest your episodes when people search for specific topics.
That means your podcast isn’t just something people listen to anymore. It’s something they can find!
There’s also a creative side to this.
Once you have a transcript, it can help you build everything else:
- Show notes and blog posts
- Social content and clips
- Future episode ideas
- Even talks, presentations, or books
If you haven’t really paid attention to transcripts before, now’s a good time to start!
Watch the video to see how transcripts can help you grow your podcast and get more out of every episode.
And if you're looking for more on transcripts, be sure to check out this episode of Podcasting Q&A.
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