Buzzcast
Buzzcast helps podcasters stay informed, inspired, and excited to keep podcasting.
Each week, Jordan, Kevin, and Alban break down the podcasting news, trends, tools, and creator debates that actually matter. We share what we’re seeing at Buzzsprout, what we’re testing ourselves, and what podcasters should pay attention to without chasing every new thing.
The goal is to help you keep podcasting without burning out. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, occasional rabbit trails, and a reminder that podcasting should be fun!
Episodes
250 episodes
Managing Listener Feedback And Criticism
We're talking through creating a healthy feedback filter so you can tell the difference between criticism that helps, confusion that needs clarification, and negativity that deserves to be ignored! We discuss where podcasters are li...
Is Video Podcasting Hard? What We Learned After One Month
After a month of publishing Buzzcast as a video podcast, we have some real stats, workflow notes, and one very painful mistake to talk about.In this episode, we check in on our video podcasting experiment: how many people are actually wa...
How to Find the Right Podcast Co-Host
Finding a podcast co-host can make your show more fun, sustainable, and dynamic! But picking the wrong person can also make podcasting way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, we talk through where to actually find a good co-host,...
Apple Is Giving Listeners More Ways To Discover Your Show
WWDC26 dropped a set of Apple Podcasts changes that could seriously improve how people discover and consume podcasts! We'...
Is It Time For You To Start Another Podcast?
We're talking about the signs you might be ready to start another podcast, whether that means launching a second show, creating a limited series, or letting your current podcast evolve into something new.Check out examples like
Just Because It's Audio Doesn't Make It A Podcast
In this quickcast, we’re talking about the rise of AI-generated “podcasts” from companies like Amazon and Spotify, and why the word is getting stretched pretty thin.Amazon is turning product reviews into conversational audio. Spotify is ...
How To Get Booked On Podcasts with Alex Sanfilippo
We’re joined again by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch to talk about one of our favorite podcast growth strategies: getting booked as a guest on other podcasts!<...
The Hidden Value Of A Small Podcast
Small podcasts are often treated like smaller versions of big podcasts, but a niche audience is not just a tiny audience. It can be a more focused, more trusting, and more valuable audience.Inspired by an
Podcast Repurposing Ideas That Aren’t Blogs Or Social Posts
Most podcast repurposing advice sounds the same: turn your episode into clips, blog posts, newsletters, and social captions.That can be useful, but it is not the only way to get more value from your podcast.In this episode, we loo...
Put Your Video Podcast On Apple!
We did something new…you can watch this episode as a video on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you're on the latest version (26.4 or higher).But the bigger story is that any independent podcaster can now publish video directly to Apple P...
How To Stand Out In A Crowded Podcast Niche
We break down why “crowded” is usually a clarity problem, not a competition problem, then map the difference between a podcast category and a real niche. We also study five popular business story shows to prove how audience, format,...
Publish Podcast Episodes More Often With Less Stress
Publishing more often can help your podcast stay top of mind, get more downloads, and keep your audience engaged. But if you increase your cadence the wrong way, it can also make podcasting feel heavier, more rushed, and a lot less fun.I...
Where People Find New Podcasts
Where do listeners actually find new podcasts? We're breaking down the biggest ways people discover new shows today, from podcast apps and search to word of mouth, social sharing, and AI-driven discovery. We also talk about why bein...
Creative Ways To Use Voicemail In Your Podcast
Jordan is out sick, so we talk through Voicemail and why hearing a listener’s voice can change the energy of a show. We share practical ways to collect, edit, and feature voicemails without turning the episode into a messy mailbag.
Getting More Out Of Podcast Transcripts, Chapters, And Listener Interaction
We're digging into improved podcasting tools that can make your show easier to manage, easier to discover, and easier for listeners to engage with. (And the best part is its all built into your Buzzsprout account!)Learn how better trans...
How To Get Listeners To Actually Do What You Ask
We break down how to make a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of chores. In this episode, we cover:• defining a podcast call to action and why it matters across plat...
Turn AI Into Your Personal Podcast Analyst!
Can AI actually help you make a better podcast???This week, we break down how to use AI to analyze your podcast episodes, transcripts, titles, and back catalog so you can spot patterns, improve your content, and plan stronger future epis...
6 Episode Title Tips For Podcast Growth
We unpack data from Buzzcast's 217-episode archive and a Reddit case study to show how clarity, timing, and structure turn title...
Content Editing for Podcasts: Dialogue Cleanup, Time Cuts, and Better Guest Answers
This week, we're discussing audio content editing! This isn't the typical audio editing of noise reduction or EQ settings, but how to edit the dialogue and story so your interviews feel tighter, clearer, and way more listenable. We ...
Apple’s New Video Announcement Explained
Apple’s newest announcement promised that “video arrives this spring,” but the bigger question is what actually changes for creators who aren’t sitting on network budgets or ad deals. We break down Apple Podcasts’ new HLS video support, why lau...
Podcast Meetups 101: How To Host, Grow And Fund Local Events With Badr Milligan
In this episode, we sit down with Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box Podcast and co-founder of JAX Podcasters United, to talk about ho...
When To Not Publish An Interview
We talk through the real costs of a bad interview and share when to publish, when to pass and how to protect your feed without burning bridges. From SmartLess canceling a big-name taping to our own not-so-good experiences, we give practical tip...
8 Tips To Make Podcasting More Fun And Less Like A Chore
When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! But somewhere around six months in, that feeling can change. Recording starts to feel routine. Metrics feel heavier. Deadlines creep in. And podcasting slowly starts to feel more like w...