Send us Fan Mail With Buzzsprout's new iOS lock screen widgets, you don't need to refresh your app constantly to keep track of podcast stats. In this episode, you'll gain insights into the variety of widget options available—from instant access to the Buzzsprout app to real-time updates on daily and weekly download stats, and even your progress toward achievement milestones. Lock screen widgets are only available for Buzzsprout for iOS . Get Buzzsprout app for Android ! Contact Buzzcast Send us ...
Sep 06, 2024•10 min•Ep. 141
Send us Fan Mail After returning from Podcast Movement in DC, we reflect on the pressures of adding video to your podcast, recognize the growing influence of advertisers and AI at major conferences, and discover how these shifts might impact you as an independent creator. Hear about our adventures and challenges at Podcast Movement in DC, including some humorous travel hiccups and our take on the contrasting vibes between Podcast Movement and PodFest. Then, get insights into the latest from Appl...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 140
Send us Fan Mail We've wrapped things up at Podcast Movement just in time to get a recording in! Check out the new Apple Podcasts on the web and let us know what you think by tapping the link to send us a text. Read " How to install Apple Podcasts on Android " by Podnews. Don't forget to tell us if we should keep making "snapcasts" for our next sound-off segment! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep...
Aug 23, 2024•6 min•Ep. 139
Send us Fan Mail We're gearing up for Podcast Movement taking place in DC next week! And with a new logo, we've got some new swag, like tshirts, temporary tattoos, and podcasting achievement pins that everyone will want to get their hands on! In other thrilling news, we dissect the wild tale of a podcaster nabbed by the FBI for his on-air confessions and explore Amazon Music's new AI-generated topic tags, enhancing podcast discovery. Our Snapcast experiment's six-month check-in sparks a lively d...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 138
Send us Fan Mail We're gearing up for our next episode in which we will cover Amazon Music's newest AI tool, virtual podcast studios, and criminal podcasters. We'll also discuss what we'll be doing at Podcast Movement later this month and raise a very important question...should we continue snapcasts? Don't forget to send in your response to last episode's sound-off question: What is your podcast about, and what kind of current event can you leverage for growth? Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail...
Aug 09, 2024•5 min•Ep. 137
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we welcome special guest, Brian Johnson, from Buzzsprout! Brian joins us to discuss the latest updates in Audacity 3.6, including new master effects, an advanced compressor and limiter, and sleek themes. We also explore capitalizing on timely events to grow your podcast. We share strategies to maximize SEO and discoverability, emphasizing the power of straightforward titles and cross-promotion. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X Sound-off question: What is ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 135
Send us Fan Mail In this snapcast, we are joined by Brian as we dive into Tom Webster's latest release, " The Audience is Listening: A Little Guide to Building a Big Podcast ." With his wealth of experience in podcast research and captivating presentation style, Tom's new book promises to offer practical strategies that will help sustain podcast growth! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcastin...
Jul 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 134
Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights Overcast's game-changing features like Voice Boost and Smart Speed, which significantly enhance audio quality and eliminate awkward pauses. Learn about Spotify's approach to listener comments compared to YouTube's system, and hear our thoughts on the impact of requiring podcaster approval for comments. We also cover The Podcast Host's survey of top podcasting gear, and discuss the marketing prowess behind the Blue Yeti microphone, its pros, and cons, and ...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 133
Send us Fan Mail In this extra special episode of Buzzcast, we share the heartfelt journey behind Buzzsprout's exciting rebrand! View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Be sure to read 15 Years of Buzzsprout , where Kevin reflects on Buzzsprout's humble beginnings and a bright outlook for the future. Kevin and Alban detail their collaboration with the branding experts at Goal to create a design that honors Buzzsprout's roots while signaling growth and innovation. This rebrand is more than just ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
Send us Fan Mail Alban and Kevin are back from the Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando with some fun ideas to share your podcast with others at your next meetup or conference! We're also unveiling Buzzsprout's newest podcast, Buzzsprout Weekly, along with an update for our Android users. Then we are diving into efficiency in both podcast listening speed and bandwidth, leading to a shocking confession from Kevin about his content consumption habits. Links mentioned in this episode Buzzsprout Weekl...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 131
Send us Fan Mail We're sharing some things we've been working on at Buzzsprout, including episode backups, chapters for Spotify, and transcription editing tools. Then, we spied something new in Spotify's help articles: video episodes for podcasts not hosted on Spotify! View the discussion thread on Twitter/X Sound-off question: Have you ever lost podcast files due to a lack of backup? If so, how did you handle it? Links mentioned in this episode: Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando - Wednesday, J...
Jun 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 130
Send us Fan Mail Jordan and Kevin hop on a quick snapcast to celebrate Buzzcast's downloads going back up! Check out the Buzzcast OP3 page here. Kevin also reveals a little something new the team at Buzzsprout has been working on! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast , @albanbrooke , @kfinn , and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!...
May 31, 2024•3 min•Ep. 129
Send us Fan Mail As we try to solve the mystery of fluctuating podcast downloads, we delve into a more serious conversation sparked by recent trends on the Buzzsprout platform. Could it be the ripple effect of Apple's auto-download adjustments, or is something else at play? We offer up some troubleshooting tips for fellow podcasters. The discussion continues with a look at Spotify's latest features, including transcripts and chapter markers. We'll share firsthand experiences and management strat...
May 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 128
Send us Fan Mail This episode, we are revealing how we've made Buzzsprout Ads even better with a way for advertisers to have more control over what podcasts run their ads! Plus, we've rolled out Fan Mail for all Buzzsprout podcasters and are taking the time to answer questions about the new feature. Then, we toss around the idea of a Buzzsprout meetup in a town near you! View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Sound-Off Question: Should we come to your town for a Buzzsprout meetup? Contact Buzz...
May 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 127
Send us Fan Mail Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! 📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what you think...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 126
Send us Fan Mail Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! 📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response featured ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 125
Send us Fan Mail Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how podcasts ...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 124
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we unveil the long-awaited Buzzsprout iOS app that's set to revolutionize your podcasting workflow! We deep dive into everything you want to know, from why we decided now was the time to make an app, to what features we love about it, and ideas for future implementations. Then, we've got a story that’ll make you think twice about where to host your podcast. In a candid discussion on the pitfalls and triumphs of podcast hosting, we empathize with Spotify's recent hiccu...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 123
Send us Fan Mail This episode covers a load of topics, so buckle up. We're back to tell your what that short podcast was in our feed last week and with more information for putting your podcast on YouTube. Then we delve into how "Acquired" podcast achieved success despite their unconventional approach of delivering lengthy episodes on an irregular schedule and maintaining a minimalist presence on social media. And finally, Alban reveals his research into the ultimate sock to own. View the discus...
Mar 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 122
Send us Fan Mail With so many big players making moves, we dive into the shifting tides of the podcasting world. The joy of Spotify's move towards open podcasting is tempered by our wariness of their advertising tactics and data collection—concerns that resonate with anyone mindful of the digital footprint they leave behind. We share our experiences grappling with these ethical dilemmas, balancing the desire to reach a wide audience with the need to safeguard listener privacy and content integri...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 121
Send us Fan Mail We're sharing what happened at Podfest 2024, from funny stories to meeting our amazing community of podcasters! Apple Podcasts just leveled up with new transcription features, and we're here to break down the details. Get the scoop on how their embrace of open standards is fostering a more inclusive listening environment and what it means for the podcasting industry, content creators, and fans alike. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Links mentioned in this episode: Podfe...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 120
Send us Fan Mail This episode covers how to stay grounded in a world obsessed with metrics. We delve into the looming shift of Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music and why listen time matters more than download stats. Then, our conversation takes an introspective turn as we discuss the No Stats 90 challenge by Mark Steadman, nudging podcasters to look beyond numbers to nurture their content and community. It's a lesson in the psychological impacts of constant performance tracking, and sett...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 119
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why podcasting has such a magnetic pull, or what makes it so distinctively charming in the sea of digital media? Podcasting's simplicity and authenticity forge a connection that's tough to replicate. We discuss the balance between staying true to traditional audio roots and embracing the visual domain, all while questioning what 'authenticity' really means when the production value climbs. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Links mentioned in this episode: Bu...
Jan 05, 2024•56 min•Ep. 118
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to thrive in the marathon of podcasting, rather than sprinting for short-term gains? In this episode, we defend the sustainability of podcasting, contrast the rich community of podcasting with the sometimes ephemeral interactions on social media, and encourage a more mindful consumption of the content we love. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Links mentioned: Netflix shares top show data TikTok gives up on podcasts Podcast layoffs Nielsen Consumer Surve...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 117
Send us Fan Mail We discuss our plans for Podfest's 10-year anniversary and how we aim to bring a large group of Buzzsprout podcasters along. So, if you've been tuning into Buzzcast regularly, this is your chance to join us at the year's biggest podcasting event! Have you ever wondered how to leverage social media to expand your podcast? We've got some answers for you. In our discussion, we introduce Social Octopus, the game-changer in creating social media clips for podcasts. We also dissect th...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 116
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how customer support could shape your podcasting experience? This week on Buzzcast, we're joined by the head of our support team, Priscilla Brooke. We're buzzing about a new project where every team member, from co-founders to developers to designers, will be working support shifts for the next month! We believe this will bring everyone closer to our podcasting community and foster fresh improvements to our platform and services. Our team members working support sh...
Nov 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 115
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts unveil a unique podcast recommendation feature called Podroll and how it could reshape podcast discoverability. We're also thrilled about the newest Buzzsprout Conversations episode featuring Jack Rhysider, the man behind the popular Darknet Diaries podcast. And finally, from transcription services to the greatest gear RØDE has to offer, we hear from podcasters what they have on their holiday wishlist. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X! Links men...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 114
Send us Fan Mail We've scored an opportunity to peek into YouTube's RSS ingestion process, and we're taking a detailed look at the challenges podcasters face with YouTube integration. We compare YouTube views to podcast downloads, understanding YouTube's terms of service and discussing the technical prowess needed for Buzzsprout to fetch YouTube stats. We'll also debate the pros and cons of YouTube's podcasting strategy and the impact it has on content creators. As we wrap up, we'll explore the ...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 113
Send us Fan Mail Taking a break from podcasting may sound impossible, but we have some advice that could help make taking time off a reality! Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi joins us this episode to share stories from Rails World in Amsterdam last week and discuss why podcasters feel the need to never stop producing content. We're also sharing some invaluable insights from Jack Rhysider's recent three-month hiatus from Darknet Diaries. Get ready to dispel fears about losing listeners and income ...
Oct 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 112
Send us Fan Mail We're back! Join us as we recount our adventures at the Buzzsprout meetup in sunny Orlando, Florida, and explore the transformative power of team retreats! In this episode, we discuss the demise of Google's podcast platform and its impact on third-party apps. Then we take a deep-dive into the newest updates to Apple and how to leverage B2B podcasting to get hired for a branded podcast. Moreover, we raise the alarm on a disconcerting new trend plaguing the industry – podcast scam...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 111
