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Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Agnes Kozera (co-founder of FameBit and Podcorn) shares her top tips for how to pitch your podcast to brands and pricing your show. Sign up for Podcorn and start securing sponsorships for your show today. 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 ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Alban shares his top tips for running an event on Clubhouse, we discuss the newest Buzzsprout features, dive into Apple's decision to abandon "subscribers," and Travis explains what went into creating the last episode of Buzzcast in only 3 days. If you haven't listened to the last episode of Buzzcast, be sure to check out "The Day Podcasts...

Send us Fan Mail Go behind the scenes of the first DDoS cyber attack in Buzzsprout's history and learn what we're doing to prevent outages like these moving forward. Read the full DDoS Technical Post-Mortem Report on our Blog Charities we supported: Feeding Texas Front Steps Project Vesta Special thanks to: Jack Rhysider, host of "Darknet Diaries" Jordan Blair, host of "Dr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll share behind the scenes stories from our latest YouTube Behind the scenes, bad marketing, big stats, and brand-new tools. Alban, Kevin, and Travis break down how we shot our step-by-step How to Start a Podcast in 2021 YouTube tutorial (yes, Alban really sprinted behind a car), then unpack Vurbl’s “world’s largest streaming audio platform” claim and why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we check in with our Lake Stevens field correspondent, discuss the differences between Clubhouse and Podcasting, and hear from Josh Kaplan on how he grew Morning Brew's podcast "Business Casual" to more than 6 million downloads within 18 months of launching. Links from today's episode Listen to "The Stoic Jew" podcast, hosted by Rabbi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Krystal Proffitt from The Proffitt Podcast joins us to discuss the best ways to use Dynamic Content, shifts we noticed in Buzzsprout's December stats, and whether or not Clubhouse is the next big social media platform. Links from today's episode Add Pre-Rolls and Post-Rolls with Dynamic Content (Video) Announcing Dynamic Content for All Buzzsprout Accoun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll dive into Buzzsprout's new Dynamic Content tool and look back at all the projects we rolled out in 2020. Links from today's episode Learn more about Dynamic Content Subscribe to the Buzzsprout YouTube channel Review Buzzcast in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Jordan Harbinger shares his top tips for interviewing guests, growing your podcast, and turning your show into a meaningful side hustle. Links: Watch the conversation on our YouTube channel Listen to "The Jordan Harbinger Show" Jordan's mini-course on how to be a great interviewer Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the impact the global pandemic has had on podcast creators and listeners, why this year featured more company acquisitions than usual, and why the future is bright for podcast creators with Podcasting 2.0. Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook for a chance to join the beta group for our newest feature. Listen to Alban's interview with C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we investigate why so many podcasters are seeing downloads from Lake Stevens, discuss the sudden drop in downloads from Apple Podcasts, and answer listener questions from the Buzzsprout Facebook group. Links from this episode: Reply All Podcast - Episode #53 In The Desert Buzzsprout Platform Stats for November 2020 Buzzsprout Blog - How to Get the Best Sounding Au...

Send us Fan Mail How many podcast downloads does the average podcast episode get in the first 7 days? We’ve got the real podcast stats. Guest podcast host and YouTuber Tom Buck joins Alban and Travis to break down fresh, IAB-certified podcast metrics from every active Buzzsprout show in October so you can benchmark your own podcast performance without chasing vanity numbers. We cover: The median e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss our new "one click" Podcast Index submission, custom artwork for Visual Soundbites, an easier way to use custom domains for your Buzzsprout podcast website, and answer listener questions about everything from guest release forms to predicting what will happen in podcasting in 2021. Click here to download a simple guest release form if you want...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam Curry joins the crew to talk about the origins of podcasting, what's going on with The Podcast Index, and what the future of podcasting looks like for independent creators. Listen to Adam on the No Agenda podcast. Subscribe to the Buzzsprout YouTube channel to watch gear reviews, software tutorials, and podcast strategy videos. Review Buzzcast in Podchas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we answer listener questions gathered from the Buzzsprout Podcast Community Facebook group. (Check the Chapter Markers to jump to a specific question) Email sales@podlp.com if you're interested in running paid ads on PodLP to promote your podcast. Subscribe to the Buzzsprout YouTube channel to watch gear reviews, software tutorials, and podcast strategy video...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tom joins us to talk Buzzsprout stats, IAB Certification, adding Transcripts to the RSS Feed, and our reaction to watching "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix. If you're an app developer or podcast host, here's Buzzsprout's spec document for adding Transcripts to the RSS feed. Big shoutout to Brad and Jonathan who do a phenomenal job moderatin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll tell you how to test drive Magic Mastering for free on your next episode, Alban gives us an update on Amazon Podcasts, and we discuss the value of the newly launched Podcast Index for the future of podcasting. Watch Alban's breakdown of the Amazon Podcasts launch on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel. The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory and Mal - Episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tom Rossi (co-founder at Buzzsprout) joins us to talk about the new Visual Soundbite feature and help breakdown how many downloads the average podcaster in Buzzsprout gets in 2020. Total number of downloads in the last 30 days 98 downloads puts you in the Top 50% of podcasts 302 downloads puts you in the Top 25% of podcasts 982 downloads puts you in the Top 10% of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Krystal Proffitt joins us to discuss the newest long distance recording solution, Spotify's change of heart regarding formatted show notes, and Amazon's new podcast directory. Check out AvantLink to find affiliate programs for your podcast and use the Brand Mention feature in Buzzsprout to easily add affiliate links to your episode show notes. Send an em...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast. 10 Tips (Check the Chapter Markers for time stamps) Focus on audio quality Podcast intros Ideal podcast length Go on other podcasts Guest promotion tips Use templates Format your show notes Do you need...

Send us Fan Mail Want a real podcast monetization strategy that fits an indie show? In this episode, we unpack three monetization options inside Buzzsprout and how to use them in your show notes, workflow, and stats. 1. Affiliate marketing (easy, fast, scalable) We show you how to add both Buzzsprout’s built-in affiliate marketplace and your own affiliate programs . You’ll hear tips on brand fit,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll discuss this week's big acquisition, Spotify's new podcast charts, and the ADA compliance lawsuit filed against Gimlet Media for failing to provide closed captions or transcripts of their podcasts. Send an email to support@buzzsprout.com and let us know how you'd like us to intro the next episode of Buzzcast. Check out how easy it is to a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll discuss India's newest podcast app PodLP, dive into Pandora's quirky stats package, chat about the importance of podcast transcripts, and explain how you can add chapter markers to your episodes in Buzzsprout. Submit your podcast to PodLP Learn more about Magic Mastering and what it can do for your podcast's audio quality. Articles refere...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of the new Podhero app (will it actually help podcasters make more money?) and work our way through the recent spate of podcast company acquisitions to discuss their impact on independent podcast creators. Check out Rabbit Hole , our new favorite podcast at Buzzsprout HQ. Articles referenced in this episode: Meet Podhero - The Easiest Wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we announce the five winners of our Buzzsprout Podcast Community 10k Member contest, discuss Buzzsprout's new Descript integration, sit down for a chat with Heather from Descript, and ponder why Amazon is considering getting into the podcast game. Check out our full Descript review and walk-through. 10k Facebook Group Winners: Cullen Reeves, We're Here F...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we do a deep dive into the bombshell that Joe Rogan will soon be exclusively available on Spotify, what worries us about Podcast Addict getting kicked out of the Google Play store, the new Buzzsprout Transcripts feature, and some of our favorite podcasting tools for taking your show to the next level. Read the official press release put out by Spotify and Joe Roga...