Buzzsprout Weekly
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.
Episodes
89 episodes
How to Edit for Content
Hey, Podcasters! When I first started podcasting, I thought editing meant fixing mistakes. I would cut out ums, clean up the noise, and try to remove a pause or two.But I remember finishing one recording that was technically "perfec...
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Apple Adds Video
Hey, Podcasters! Over the past year, it feels like every headline has been saying the same thing: video is the future of podcasting.Then Apple announced, “Video arrives this spring.” And naturally, a lot of podcasters started...
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Podcast Meetups 101
Hey, Podcasters! At nearly every conference or meetup, someone says the same thing: “I didn’t realize how much I needed to meet other podcasters.” Because most of the time, this work happens alone.But that isolation doesn’t h...
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Stop Marketing on Instagram
Hey, Podcasters! If promoting your podcast on Instagram feels exhausting, you’re not imagining it! A lot of podcasters are putting in the effort on social media without seeing much return.In this
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How to Make Podcasting More Fun
Hey, Podcasters! When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! Every recording is new, and every episode feels like progress towards your goal.But somewhere around six months in, that can change. Suddenly, what o...
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A Podcast Decision You Can Change
Hey, Podcasters! In today’s world, it can feel like every opinion has to be final. But when something you’ve built starts growing in a new direction, it's okay to rethink what made sense at the beginning. If your podcast...
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Set Goals for Long-Term Success
Hey, Podcasters! Our team is back from Orlando and had a blast seeing so many of you at Podfest last week! The meetup was definitely a highlight of the conference for me. It is so encouraging getting to talk face-...
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2 Ways to Grow Your Podcast
Hey Podcasters! As much as I love being a podcaster, I don't love promoting my show. No matter what strategy I try, it always feels awkward! I want people to listen to my show, but I cringe posting the same “new episode ...
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If We Started a Podcast Today...
Hey, Podcasters! While reviewing applications for our Start Podcasting cohort, I noticed a pattern: a lot of people have great podcast ideas! While it can be easy to come up with the concept, it’s actually hitting publish that can h...
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Why 2025 Was a Great Year for Podcast Listeners
Hey, Podcasters! Have you ever tried to recommend a podcast to a friend and realized how many steps it took just to get them to the right episode? For a long time, trying to convert a listener felt like a lot of work. An...
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How to Sustain Your Podcast Through 2026
Hey, Podcasters! The end of the year can be a tough stretch for podcasters! Schedules shift, and even the most consistent shows feel the strain of missed recording windows or rushed edits. If your routine has been harder...
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The Best USB Mics for Podcasting
Hey, Podcasters! One of the most common questions we hear is also one of the most important: Which microphone should I use for my podcast?The right mic can improve your sound and remove a lot of unnecessary friction as...
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Smart Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout
Hey, Podcasters! The holiday season is officially here, which usually means two things: more joy and way less time to podcast.Between travel plans, family gatherings, school breaks, and end-of-year deadlines, this is...
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The Best Time to Start a Podcast
Hey, Podcasters! I talk to a lot of people who want to start a podcast.Whether it's friends, creators, or podcasters-to-be, I hear the same thing all the time: “I’ve been thinking about starting a podcast… but I don’t know if now is ...
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iOS 26.2 Is a Big Deal for Podcasters
Hey, Podcasters! For years, adding chapters to podcast episodes felt like extra credit. It was great if you had the time, but most of us didn’t.Now, with iOS 26.2, Apple Podcasts is taking care of it for you!The next u...
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Inside Buzzsprout's 2025 Team Meetup
Hey Podcasters! At Buzzsprout, most of our collaboration happens through screens. Messages, calls, and pull requests keep everything moving, but once a year, we step away from our desks and meet face-to-face.This year, we gat...
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How to Make Money Podcasting in 2025
Hey Podcasters! When Buzzsprout's podcast producer, Jordan Blair, started Dreamful Bedtime Stories, it was just a creative way to help her kids fall asleep. She never expected it to become a podcast with more than 13 million down...
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How to Rank Higher in Apple Podcasts
Hey, Podcasters! Let’s be honest: everyone wants to know the secret to ranking higher in Apple Podcasts, but for years, no one really knew how it worked.I’ve sat through countless conference sessions promising to “crac...
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Manage Your Podcast Anywhere
Hey, Podcasters! Coming off a long weekend can throw off your rhythm! Your schedule changes, your workflow shifts, and podcasting can feel harder to fit in.With the holidays and more travel approaching, keeping your podcast o...
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Podcast Myth Busters
Hey, Podcasters! Podcasting is full of well-intentioned advice. Some of it helps, but sometimesit's a myth.In our latest Buzzcast ...
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A Better Way to Name Podcasts
Hey Podcasters!Have you ever had an amazing idea for a show… only to get completely stuck on the name? You brainstorm a dozen options, check Apple Podcasts, and they’re all taken. Or worse, you find one you like, but it doesn...
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Monetization in the Streaming Era
Hey, Podcasters! When I launched my first podcast, I thought 1,000 downloads would unlock everything. I assumed advertisers would show up and the show would start paying for itself.Instead, I found myself in the same spot as ...
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How to Grow Your Podcast
Hey, Podcasters! Have you ever felt like your show just can’t pass a certain threshold, no matter how many downloads you’re getting? You're not alone! Every podcaster has been there at some point in their journey. Here’s...
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