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
100 episodes
How to Get Booked on Podcasts
Hey, Podcasters!A lot of podcasters assume getting booked as a guest is all about having a huge audience or impressive credentials.But that's usually not what hosts care about.Hosts want guests who have something clear t...
Repurpose Your Podcast Content
Hey, Podcasters!When most people talk about “repurposing” a podcast, they usually mean turning it into marketing content: clips, blog posts, newsletters, or social media.But this week on Buzzcast, we talked about using your podcas...
Video Distribution to Apple Podcasts Is Here
Hey, Podcasters!I have big news to share: video distribution to Apple Podcasts is now available to all Buzzsprout podcasters.You can now upload video files to Buzzsprout and send video episodes directly to Apple Podcasts, w...
How to Keep Old Content Fresh
Hey, Podcasters!If you're anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle.Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a call-to-action, I had to go back and edit each episode one by one....
Make Your Podcast Stand Out
Hey, Podcasters!I talk with podcasters all the time who don't launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic. They might be right; the category could be crowded.But...
Why Transcripts Matter
Hey, Podcasters! For a long time, podcast transcripts felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential. That’s changed!
Transform Your Podcast Intro
Hey, Podcasters!Think about the last time you checked out a new podcast.You hit play…and within a minute or two, you decided whether to keep listening or move on.That’s not unusual. In fact, a huge chunk of listener drop-of...
Maximize your CTA
Hey, Podcasters! You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…”A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it ...
Get Booked on Podcasts
Hey, Podcasters!For years, we’ve said one of the fastest ways to grow a podcast is by guesting on other shows.But we hadn’t really tested it ourselves. So this yea...
Your AI Analyst
Hey, Podcasters! A few weeks ago, Kevin tried something a little nerdy.He fed Buzzcast’s entire back catalog (titles, downloads, durations, and transcripts) into ChatGPT to see what patterns it could find.Within a few ...
The Safest Ways to Add Music to Your Podcast
Hey, Podcasters!Over the years, we’ve received quite a few emails from podcasters in a panic!Their latest episode had been removed from a directory because they used a popular song for the intro.Most of them assumed it w...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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-...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...