Send us a text 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 a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text 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 a text message Tweet us at @buzzcas...
Nov 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text 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 Fra...
Nov 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text 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 the ...
Oct 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text 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 a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , a...
Oct 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text 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 Buzz...
Sep 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text This is what happens when Travis goes on Paternity Leave... Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Sep 17, 2021•2 min
Send us a text 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 a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpod...
Aug 27, 2021•59 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text Fatima Zaidi, founder of Quill Podcasting, shares why brands are creating podcasts to connect with customers, the power of building a personal brand as a podcast, and a little known strategy for getting your podcast listed in Apple's New & Noteworthy section. Fill out the Apple Podcasts Promotion Request form for a chance to be featured in New & Noteworthy. Check out Quill Podcasting and follow Fatima on Twitter. If you are part of a company looking to create a branded pod...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text In this episode, Kevin explains the new custom RSS tag feature inside of Buzzsprout, the crew recap the big news coming out of Podcast Movement (especially pertaining to a certain Mark Cuban-owned Clubhouse clone), and we talk about what all of Apple's problems mean for indie creators. Links from this episode: Check out Podcast Index Alban's slides from his talk on podcast artwork and Apple's New & Noteworthy criteria Submit your show for promotion consideration in Apple Podca...
Aug 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text Elsie Escobar shares what it was like being a podcaster before it was "cool," how to capitalize on having your podcast featured or promoted, and the unique struggles facing female podcasters. Listen to Elsie's show, "She Podcasts," and join the She Podcasts FB Group. Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for liste...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss several new features that just rolled out in Buzzsprout, how to make the most of Podcast Movement 2021, and Jason from Supercast joins the show to dive into Spotify's new Open Access monetization feature. Watch the video of this episode on our new Buzzcast YouTube channel! Links from this episode: Expanded Canva Integration Dynamic Content Library and Stats Podcast Movement 2021 Spotify's new Open Access Feature Supercast Alban's PM 2021 Guide: Tuesday ...
Jul 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text In this episode, Kevin returns to talk about the new Buzzcast YouTube channel, an update on the new Apple Podcasts app rollout, and what really matters when it comes to SEO in podcast listening apps. Watch the video of this episode on our new Buzzcast YouTube channel! Links from this episode: Clarification on Audacity's new privacy policy Watch our review of the top podcast editing software options Read Mark's write up on SEO in podcast apps Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple P...
Jul 16, 2021•49 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text Evo Terra discusses the changes he's seen in the podcasting industry over the last 17 years, advice for independent podcasters, whether or not your mic makes a difference, and why you should totally go to a podcast conference. Listen to Evo's show, "Podcast Pontifications" Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text In this episode, Tom Buck joins the crew to discuss Amazon's recent acquisitions, Facebook's new social audio features, and going from a 9-to-5 career to being a full-time YouTuber. Check out Tom's YouTube channel and his podcast, The Enthusiasm Project. Links from this episode: Amazon buys the Smartless podcast for $60 Million Amazon acquires podcast host Art19 Listen to "How to Start a Podcast" on Buzzsprout's FB page (only works on the mobile app) Review Buzzcast in Podchaser o...
Jul 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text Espree Devora shares her journey as a perpetual early adopter, being the face of the Clubhouse app, founding the Los Angeles tech community, and how podcasting brings people together. Listen to Espree's podcast, "Women in Tech" Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Jun 25, 2021•45 min
Send us a text In this episode, Jordan fills in for Kevin to discuss the new monetization strategy inside of Apple Podcasts, tips to get the most out of Affiliate Marketing, and how to grow your podcast to 1,000 listeners and beyond. Watch our Apple Podcasts Announcements playlist on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel. If you like this episode or want to see more like it, be sure let us know in the Buzzsprout Facebook Community. Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you ...
Jun 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text Get ready for a Buzzcast takeover! In this episode, Krystal + Jordan + Kerry Ann hijack Buzzcast from the guys to give their take on podcasting. Topics Discussed: Great ideas to help you podcast during the summer months (so you can take a vacation). The encouraging power of podcast communities. The latest curveballs in the Apple Podcasts updates saga. Links from today's episode Link to see the Buzzcast video version on YouTube The top 3 podcasting platforms from Tom Webster's pres...
Jun 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode we discuss three brand new features you can find in your Buzzsprout account, an update on Apple Podcasts Connect and the buggy app rollout, and reminisce on the good ol' days when Clubhouse was a thing. Links from today's episode See every new feature Buzzsprout has added recently Watch Alban's interview with Katie Piper from Canva Learn about the new Canva artwork integration Watch our Apple Podcasts Announcements Playlist Clubhouse users on the decline Review Buz...
May 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text In this special edition of Buzzcast, hear from Buzzsprout's cofounders Tom and Kevin as they recount how the company was first started, important decisions that shaped the culture at Buzzsprout, and why the future is bright for podcasting. Special shoutout to the podcast that inspired the format for this week's special episode, "How I Built This with Guy Raz." Join us inside the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to let us know if we should do more fun episodes like this in ...
May 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text In this episode we break down all the announcements about Apple Podcasts and discuss Facebook's new venture into the world of social audio. [WARNING] Don't log in to Podcast Connect as there have been recent reports of people's shows being inadvertently removed from Apple Podcasts. We expect this bug to get fixed in the coming days. Links from today's episode Apple Podcasts for Creators Create a Paid or Freemium Podcast Create a Channel in Apple Podcasts Facebook pivots to audio R...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Buzzsprout podcaster Courtney Fretwell shares her journey of leaving her job in criminal justice to pursue podcasting full-time. Listen to Courtney's Podcast, "Forensic Tales" Links from this interview: How to take a break from your podcast Patreon Teepublic Podcorn Power Up Podcasting Course Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @J...
Apr 16, 2021•40 min
Send us a text In this episode we break down the Buzzsprout global stats from March (hint: Spotify is the new #1 app), discuss Podcorn's recent acquisition, and have some fun with a 3D podcast audience graph. Check out Buzzsprout's Global Stats for March 2021 and see what else Buzzcast listeners are subscribed to. Other links from today's episode Alban's interview with Agnes Kozera [Video] Podcorn Review and Walkthrough [Blog] Rephonic's Podcast Audience Graph Subscribe to the Buzzsprout YouTube...
Apr 09, 2021•37 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text In this bonus episode, Pat Flynn shares his top tips for creating a successful podcast, building a tribe of Superfans, and how to monetize with a small audience. More resources from Pat: "Power Up Podcasting" Course "Superfans" Book Smart Passive Income Podcast Pat Flynn's YouTube Channel Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @Jorda...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss Apple Podcasts crossing 2 Million shows, the rumor mill on upcoming changes to both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and dig into some listener questions Links from today's episode Apply to work at Buzzsprout Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Mar 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text 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 a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
Mar 19, 2021•38 min
Send us a text 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 Stopped." New features from Buzzsprout Daily Downloads Episode Number Helper Images in Chapter Markers Dynamic Descriptions Li...
Mar 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text 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 "Dreamful" Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Contact Buzzcast Send us a te...
Feb 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text In this episode, we'll share behind the scenes stories from our latest YouTube video, discuss our thoughts on Vurbl's questionable marketing strategy, breakdown Buzzsprout's global podcast stats for January, and dive into some new features we just rolled out into Buzzsprout. Share our video "How to Start a Podcast in 2021" on your social media, blog, email newsletter, or podcast for a shoutout in the next episode of Buzzcast. Just take a screenshot and send it to travis@buzzsprout...
Feb 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text 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 Matt Schneeweiss Listen to "Business Casual" Follow Josh on Twitter @jkaplan1 Follow Kinsey on Twitter @kinseygrant Review Buzzcast...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
