Send us Fan Mail 🎉 Happy Birthday, Buzzsprout! In this episode, the hosts take a look back on some funny moments in Buzzsprout's history, review the latest and greatest Apple Podcasts updates, discuss the dilemma of businesses relying on Spotify, and decide whether or not vinyl is a viable product for podcasters. NEW APPLE PODCASTS UPDATES https://podcasters.apple.com/4359-ios-16-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts The new iOS 16 update comes with some great updates for Apple Podcasts! We really like ...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 85
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts recount their week in Dallas for Podcast Movement, review Apple Podcasts' new subscription charts, weigh in on the new Twitter & YouTube podcast announcements, and discuss Dan Misener's findings after mapping out the Spotify podcast recommendations. PODCAST MOVEMENT https://podcastmovement.com/ Crickets aside, it was a good time! NEW APPLE PODCASTS CHARTS https://podcasters.apple.com/4085-introducing-new-apple-podcasts-charts The latest charts from...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 84
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss how podcasts are transitioning from pay-to-play to pay-to-work, find a bug in Apple's new social card updates, try some new angles with Riverside's updated features, praise the Shameless Acquisition Target podcast, and Kevin drops a bombshell that doesn't quite land. PODCAST PAYOLA https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-03/podcast-guests-can-pay-big-money-to-be-on-top-shows Podcasters charging guests for appearances could be in violati...
Aug 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 83
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts plan a Podcast Movement pop-up party, embark on a digital treasure hunt, discuss BJ Novak's new podcaster movie, decide that The Jerky Boys were the first podcasters, and give an exciting Buzzsprout Ads update. PODCAST MOVEMENT 2022 https://2022.podcastmovement.com/ Buzzsprout will be there! Come to our booth to sign up for the pop-up party & play Mic or Mike? for the chance to win a super cool Buzzsprout tshirt! X MARKS THE SPOT PODCAST https://ww...
Aug 05, 2022•56 min•Ep. 82
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss "The Standards Innovation Paradox", weigh the pros and cons of multiple Facebook profiles, wonder at fanfiction about podcast hosts, and the truth is revealed about which one is an internet creep. ACAST & PODCHASER 🎉 Congrats to both! https://podnews.net/press-release/acast-podchaser Deal totals $34 million ($27.2 million initial & $6.8 million earn-out clause). Podchaser will operate as a separate brand and independent business. Will ...
Jul 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 81
Send us Fan Mail While Alban and Kevin are out, Jordan has Buzzsprout Facebook Group Moderator, Matt Rideout, and the Co-Founder of Buzzsprout, Tom Rossi, on the show. In this episode, the hosts hash out the results of Sounds Profitable's "The Creators" report, discover how to get featured in Spotify, & chat about Reddit's new feature: Reddit Talks! Thanks to Matt Rideout for guesting on this episode & telling us all about being in live radio! You can find his podcast, Wax Wednesday, her...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 80
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts share news of a new Buzzsprout feature, and discuss the Apple Podcasts search function, QR codes, AI tech in podcasting, and podcasts in the metaverse. Buzzsprout Share Page This page contains all of your directory links and social media channels. This way followers can easily listen through their favorite podcasting app! https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/94-sharing-your-podcast Apple Podcasts Search Apple Podcasts discloses how their search in the app w...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 79
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts get in a heated debate about the speckled design on the new Focusrite Vocaster, discuss podcast NFTs, speculate over the most recent announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, and a listener's theory might be the solution to the decline of podcast ratings. Podcast NFTs If you're curious about the sea-themed audio NFT website we discuss, check it out here (buyer beware): https://podfriends.io To hear the ReplyAll NFT, listen to their epi...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
Send us Fan Mail While Alban and Kevin are off to the Podcast Show in London, Jordan has Buzzsprout Facebook Group Moderator, Jonathan Swenson, on the show. In this episode, the hosts discuss the new Buzzsprout Ads rollout, the announcement of Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery integration, Spotify's newest mishaps, the new RØDECaster Pro II, and play a friendly game of Poddle. Thanks to Jonathan Swenson for guesting on this episode! You can find his podcasts here: Halfwit History: https://www.ha...
May 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 77
Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Alban & Kevin announce Buzzsprout's latest feature: Buzzsprout Ads, and go into detail about how it works & its game-changing effect on podcast monetization. For more info about Buzzsprout Ads: https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/175-buzzsprout-ads Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
May 23, 2022•32 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts get fact-checked about Apple Podcasts episode artwork, discuss the new IAB Podcast Ad Revenue Study, and argue that it's not podcasts, but the listeners, that are the problem when it comes to ratings. Tom Webster also drops in to share some exciting news & actionable insights for the indie podcaster. Conan Shares His Theory About “The Daily” Podcast | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend https://youtu.be/4ws7L3F8-kc Tweets: https://twitter.com/mikiebarb/st...
May 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 76
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reveal the new cohost of Buzzcast, chat about podcast merch, the pros and cons of premium podcast subscriptions, the death of live audio, and answer some Buzzsprout Facebook Community Questions. Links from this episode: How To Start A Podcast (The Podcast) Buzzsprout Cotton Bureau Merch Apple Podcast: Prepare for annual subscriptioin plans Apple Podcast: New listening reports for subscriptions Facebook is pulling back from its foray into podcasting Spotify ax...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 75
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Arielle Nissenblatt Follow up Last week we talked about Spotify's new TikTok style podcast discovery. If you'd like to check it out on iOS open Safari and go to spotify:internal:podcastclips Explainer on TikTok spotify:internal:podcastclips Apple Podcasts Releases Follower Numbers Followers = clicked the ⊕ follow button (similar to download numbers) Listeners = listened to 1 second (22%, 18%, 22%) Engaged listener = 20min or 40% of episode (14%, 14%, 20%) ACast Spam turn...
Apr 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 74
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sam Sethi (cohost of PodLand News ) joins the crew to break down all the big announcements at Podcast Movement Evolutions from the rise of TikTok for podcast discoverability to new updates from YouTube, Twitter, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Learn everything you need to know on this week's episode of Buzzcast! Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Ross, Kyrin, Carol, Dave, and Kyle for supporting the show. If you'd like us to drop a Podcast Promo for your show into a fu...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 73
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jordan Blair joins the crew to discuss several innovative audio apps, why YouTube is paying podcasters to create video content, Apple Podcasts' newest feature, and why companies are sending spam emails to podcasters. Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, and Andy for supporting the show. Be sure to check out Jordan's podcast Dreamful on your favorite podcast listening app. Links from this episode: Racket launches an app for 99-second micro podcasts Run the...
Mar 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 72
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Alban's TikTok stardom, some indie podcast apps that are on the rise, and what we think of Twitter jumping into podcasts. Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, Chris, Nick, and Eric for supporting the show. Links from this episode: In Defense of Third-Party Podcast Solutions (Chartable Article by Bryan Barletta) How to Start a Podcast is refreshed for 2022 feat. Alban, Gilon, and Travis Follow Buzzsprout on TikTok Listen to the Buzzcast ...
Mar 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 71
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's recent murders and acquisitions (*sorry* mergers and acquisitions), how to submit your show to be featured in Apple Podcasts, and why streaming cryptocurrency to your favorite podcaster may be the future of monetization. Shoutouts to Dave Jones at Podcast Index and Kyrin from the Mere Mortals podcast for sending us our first Satoshis! Value 4 Value: See which podcasts support "value 4 value" Download Castamatic from the iOS App Store...
Feb 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 70
Send us Fan Mail Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 2nd so we only address the controversy around covid misinformation in the Joe Rogan Experience. Since then there have been additional controversies about racist comments resulting in many episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience being removed from Spotify. ------------- In this episode, the crew discusses Apple Podcasts' resurgence in Buzzsprout's Global Stats, what's going on over at Spotify, and what it takes to make podcastin...
Feb 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 69
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Riverside's new Android app, Travis' propensity to leave Apple Podcasts reviews on his own shows, how the landscape of podcast monetization is shifting, and what features we'd include in our dream podcast microphone. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Jan 21, 2022•54 min•Ep. 68
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's new podcast ratings, how to start a successful podcast in 2022, and what we predict will totally happen in the podcasting industry this year. Links from this episode: HTSAP Audio Podcast HTSAP Video Buzzsprout Course Next Level Tools to Power Up Your Podcast [Buzzsprout Overview] 7x Tips to Avoid PODFADE in 2022 Mic giveaway post Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods ...
Jan 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 67
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses our holiday plans, new features that were just introduced inside of Buzzsprout, the future of the podcast advertising ecosystem, and how to create a podcast directory as a marketing strategy for your show. Check out the totally legit bios written using the new host/co-host feature for each of us on the official Buzzcast website. Links from this episode: Add host & co-host information to your Buzzsprout site Say goodbye to your favorite pod...
Dec 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 66
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses the Buzzsprout global stats for November, the rumor mill surrounding YouTube's potential push into podcasting, and what the new Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress means for value4value monetization. Links from this episode: Buzzsprout's Global Stats for November Mythbusting: are downloads from 'AppleCoreMedia' mostly from Apple Podcasts? How to do value4value and earn Bitcoin from your podcast Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at ...
Dec 03, 2021•49 min•Ep. 65
Send us Fan Mail Twila Dang, founder of Matriarch Digital Media, shares her journey of transitioning from radio to podcasting, why it's important to dream big, and some things you should know before joining a podcast network. Check out Matriarch Digital Media and follow Twila on Twitter Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew breaks down Instagram's new Link Sticker, Alban gives us an update on the Facebook Podcasts rollout, and we share our favorite tips and strategies from our most recent blog post. Links from this episode: 80 Podcasting Tips to Start a Successful Podcast [Blog] How to make your mic sound BETTER [Video] Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B? [Video] When should you monetize your podcast? [Video] Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpod...
Nov 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 64
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew reminisces on the origins of the Buzzsprout YouTube channel, we discuss several updates to Facebook Podcasts ( Google Podcasts ), Spotify introducing video podcasts, and reveal the podcast setups that each person uses to record Buzzcast. YouTube videos we mention: Rode PodMic vs Audio-Technica ATR2100 Best Podcast Microphones Under $100 How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2021] Boom Arms we mention: Rode PSA 1 and PSA 1+ Blue Compass Gator F...
Nov 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 63
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew recaps our trip to ShePodcasts Live, Apple's new article detailing how auto downloads work in Apple Podcasts, and Eric Nuzum's article with relevant tips for indie podcasters. Links from this episode: Automatic Downloads on Apple Podcasts Five Pieces of Advice for Those Interested in Podcasting by Eric Nuzum Subscribe to Eric Nuzum's newsletter: The Audio Insurgent Support these Buzzsprout podcasts: Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast Eclectic Stories of th...
Oct 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 62
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses the fallout of the FB and IG blackout, what's going on with Facebook podcasts, why Heavyweight is going exclusive to Spotify, and answer some listener questions from Podcasting Q&A. Register for ShePodcasts Live in Arizona and RSVP for the Buzzsprout meetup. Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @...
Oct 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 61
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Travis is back from paternity leave to discuss the new features rolling out to Buzzsprout customers, Alban breaks down how one podcast leveraged TikTok to 10x their audience, and we play the very first edition of "This or That" Links from this episode: The viral TikTok video that catapulted Marked Safe Podcasts ' downloads (mildly explicit) Alban's full breakdown Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Bu...
Sep 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 60
Send us Fan Mail This is what happens when Travis goes on Paternity Leave... Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Sep 17, 2021•2 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew discusses why we're hitting pause on uploading Buzzcast to YouTube, Dave Jones joins the show to talk about Podcasting 2.0, and we open up the mailbag to answer your podcasting questions. Links from this episode: Check out Podcast Index Zapier for automated social media posts How to Rebrand Your Podcast 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...
Aug 27, 2021•59 min•Ep. 59
