Buzzcast

Buzzsprout

Buzzcast is a roundtable discussion about podcasting from the people at Buzzsprout. We'll cover current events and news, podcast strategy, tools we are using, and dip into the Customer Support mailbag to test our podcasting knowledge. If you want to stay up-to-date on what's working in podcasting, Buzzcast is the show for you.
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Buzzcast is the podcast that's all about podcasting. It focuses on exploring the biggest audio success stories and what sets some shows apart. Then, it teaches listeners the tools to pick up the mic and start podcasting all on their own.

This podcast features Alban Brooke, Kevin Finn, and Jordan Blair as hosts. Their informative and energetic dynamic makes it as fun as it is educational. But this show isn't only about the hosts' back and forth. It also frequently welcomes guest stars who offer their view on the podcast movement. They offer listeners valuable advice on how to succeed in this fast-growing industry.

This show is fun, but that doesn't mean it lacks professional advice. Listeners are sure to learn from the pros when they listen to this podcast. The team behind Buzzcast are podcasting experts from Buzzsprout, a podcast hosting company. It helps people and organizations to kick-start their own shows. Help ranges from publishing the first episode to analyzing the vital podcast stats. This podcast is all about bringing that expertise directly to listeners.

Some episodes offer listeners a masterclass on Buzzsprout's tools and services. Listeners get a crash course on how they can develop their audio show and maximize its potential. Buzzcast is as educational as it is entertaining. Plus, listeners get to stay updated on all the latest news from the podcasting world. Episodes range from about half an hour to just over an hour. Listeners can hear new and old episodes of Buzzcast on Amazon Music now.

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Episodes

The Ethical Dilemma Of Automatic Ad-Skipping
Dec 8 2023
The Ethical Dilemma Of Automatic Ad-Skipping
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 the rebranding of Podinbox to Fanlist and why fans are the real powerhouses in the podcasting world. Then, we dive into the top podcasts of the year according to Spotify and Apple, and the exciting Podroll feature that empowers users to recommend their favorite podcasts. We steer the conversation to a more controversial aspect of podcasting - ad-skipping. We unpack the ethical and legal implications of ad-skipping on podcasts and how the Audia app, which allows users to skip ads automatically, might impact podcasters and advertisers. This raises the question: is ad-skipping fair game or a violation of content creators' rights? View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Links mentioned in this episode: Want to go to Podfest 2024? Reach out to us for a free ticket at support@buzzsprout.com! Social OctopusPodinbox is to become FanlistApple's Top Podcasts of 2023Spotify's Top Podcasts of 2023PodcastIndex's Podroll APIAuddia's Ad-Free AppπŸ“£ Sound-Off Question: What has helped you grow as a podcast host, interviewer, or round-table moderator?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Buzzsprout's Support Shift Project + What Makes Our Support Remarkable!
Nov 24 2023
Buzzsprout's Support Shift Project + What Makes Our Support Remarkable!
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 shifts is more than just a change of routine. It's a deep dive into the mind of our podcasting community, the highs and lows of their content creation journey, their challenges, and their triumphs. It's the essence of the empathy we harbor, which we believe fuels great customer support. We're also eager to share what we've learned about effective, friendly and supportive communication with our customers. Listen in as Priscilla unveils the four pillars of communication that shape our approach to customer support.And because we believe in mixing work with a healthy dose of fun, we've woven in some inside stories on how we strive for those shiny customer ratings, and offer tips and tricks on dealing with those occasional technical hiccups. Plus, we test Alban and Kevin's knowledge with support trivia! Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Podcast Burnout: How To Hit Pause Without Losing Your Audience
Oct 13 2023
Podcast Burnout: How To Hit Pause Without Losing Your Audience
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 streams during breaks as we unfold how stepping back can reboot your mental well-being as well as your podcast's health.View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Rails WorldBuzzsprout ConversationsAmazon Shuts Down AMPRiverside Editor & TeleprompterApple Podcasts Episode Artwork Guide & Kids & Family Category GuideAuphonic Automatic Filler-Word CutterMark Zuckerberg Joins Lex Fridman Podcast in MetaverseKiller Bee Studios: A Podcast Metaverse Podcast ExperienceπŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you taken a break from your podcast? How did you go about it?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Buzzsprout Meetup: Our Epic Adventure Recap And This Month's Top Podcast Stories!
Sep 29 2023
Buzzsprout Meetup: Our Epic Adventure Recap And This Month's Top Podcast Stories!
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 scams, including the notorious Kast Media scandal.View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!BUZZSPROUT COMPANY MEETUPCheck out our podcast-themed breakfast!GOOGLE PODCASTSGoogle Podcasts is sending yet another app to the graveyard. PODCAST INDUSTRY SCAMSWatch the Coffeezilla video on YouTube.Kast Media Podcast ScamTenderfoot TV Sues Cadence13 for Non-PaymentIMPACT OF B2B PODCASTINGRead the report by Lower Street APPLE UPDATESRODE & MacOS Sonoma are not jiving yetWatch Stephen Robles' video to see the newest iOS17 updatesApple's Connected SubscriptionsPODCAST RADIORead the Podnews article about the launch of podcast radio!πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF EXERCISE: Tell us about your first car in 30 seconds!To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
The Biggest Stories From Podcast Movement 2023
Sep 1 2023
The Biggest Stories From Podcast Movement 2023
What was it like to spend three days in the midst of a bustling expo hall with six stages? That's precisely what we tackled at the Podcast Movement Conference in Denver. The experience was full of highs and lows, from the confusing Denver Airport and emergency evacuations, to making heartening connections within the podcasting community.  Through it all, we heard updates and announcements from podcasting's heavy-hitters; YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!YOUTUBEYouTube announced that by the end of the year, they will ingest RSS Feeds, podcasts will be available globally, and users will even be able to add RSS Feeds to YouTube Music (including private ones!)SPOTIFYSpotify will soon be adding recommendations and a podcast bio to their platform. APPLEApple announced the release of Subscription analytics on the Apple Podcasts Connect dashboard! AI vs COPYRIGHTA court in Washington D.C. has ruled that only works with human authors can receive copyrights. πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is your biggest podcasting pet peeve?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Discover Your Podcasting Strengths And Weaknesses
Aug 18 2023
Discover Your Podcasting Strengths And Weaknesses
We're talking about Podcast Movement, and we've got the insider scoop on everything from our plans to the meetup we're hosting for Buzzsprout podcasters. And if that isn't intriguing enough, we're unraveling the mystery of Denver Airport. From gargoyles and secret messages to conspiracy theories about aliens and the New World Order, we're diving headfirst into the enigmatic lore surrounding this locale.Do you know your strengths and weaknesses as a podcaster? We took the PodScore quiz from PodPros and really loved the results! Then we congratulate Descript and Squadcast for their integration and take a look at podcast tattoos. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!PODCAST MOVEMENT DENVERWe're hosting a Buzzsprout Meetup at Podcast Movement and would love to see you there! To get on the text reminders, text "buzzsprout" to 866-751-3441.Take a look at the Denver Airport Conspiracies here! PODSCOREAlex from Podmatch created a fun quiz called PodScore to give podcasters an idea of what kind of podcaster they are, and ways in which they can improve their podcasting workflow.PATREONPatreon has encountered billing & payout issues the last month, but hopefully, they will be resolved soon.They have also integrated with Spotify's Open Access.DESCRIPT & SQUADCASTCongrats to Descript and Squadcast for their recent integration!PODCAST TATTOOSTake a look at the tattoos for Canadian Politics is Boring, Crime Junkie, Joe Rogan Experience, and Podcast Movement!  πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is the worst environment you've ever recorded a podcast in?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Why Fake Podcasts Are Taking Over Social Media with Tom Rossi
Aug 4 2023
Why Fake Podcasts Are Taking Over Social Media with Tom Rossi
Tom Rossi joins us as we take a deep-dive into the bizarre world of fake podcasts on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, unmasking the intentions behind these deceitful strategies. From an analysis of Twitter's recent rebranding to a conversation about the sponsorship opportunity to Rails World, this episode is loaded with insights for all podcast enthusiasts.We're thrilled to announce a new Buzzsprout Conversations video with the incredible radio host, MTV VJ, and co-founder of podcasting, Adam Curry. Also, we delve into the potential of TikTok's new feature that allows podcasters to link their RSS feed to the platform. And did you know that some libraries offer recording booths for patrons? Discover more such intriguing nuggets in this episode of Buzzcast!View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!Special thanks to Tom Rossi for joining us! You can find him on Twitter (X) @tomrossi7 FAKE PODCASTSInfluencers and hustle bros are faking podcasts to look more official. Watch the wild and humorous video by Jaime French to learn all about it. RAILS WORLD AMSTERDAMApply to the Rails World Podcast program for the opportunity to get a conference ticket, 3-night hotel stay, and a recording space! Deadline is August 7th, 2023.TWITTER / XTwitter is now simply "X". COHOST AI FOR MORE LANGUAGESBuzzsprout's Cohost AI now works with Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Indonesian, Swedish, Czech, and Hungarian. PODBASEPodbase (by Charles Wiltgen) now tests whether or not RSS feeds follow the Podcast Standards Project standard for RSS feeds.TIKTOK LINKS TO PODCASTSTikTok is sending invitations to podcasters to link their RSS feed to the app. RIVERSIDE MAGIC CLIPSRiverside now has an AI tool called Magic Clips to find the best clips for social media. PODBOOK We got one thanks to Podium! Check out our How To Start A Podcast PodbookBUZZSPROUT CONVERSATIONS: ADAM CURRYWatch the interview on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel!πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is your "why" or inspiration behind starting your podcast?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcastSupport the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Should You Promote Your Podcast On Meta's Threads?
Jul 21 2023
Should You Promote Your Podcast On Meta's Threads?
In this episode, we explore Cohost AI's newest features and how these tools can help you become a more efficient podcaster. We dive into Meta's new social media app, Threads, examining its features and considering its potential as a promotional tool. Then, we take a look at Pocket Cast's Wear OS app for Android watches. Lastly, we discuss the Huberman Lab podcast and its interesting effect on Americans' obsession with health.  Join us in this exciting episode as we navigate through the worlds of tech, podcasting, and outdoor adventures. One thing's for sure - you're in for a treat!View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!NEW COHOST AI TOOLSCohost AI now helps with your podcast marketing workflow! It creates three tweets and writes a draft blog post. THREADSMeta's newest venture, Threads, is generating a lot of excitement. But that might not mean you should add it to your promo channels. POCKET CASTS WEAR OS APPPocket Casts has announced the release of its Wear OS app. It has loads of great features and requires a Pocket Casts Plus subscription to use. HOW HUBERMAN GOT AMERICA TO CARE ABOUT SCIENCERead the full article by Time. πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you ever been to a podcast conference? If so, was it worth it? If not, what is keeping you from attending one?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!PODCAST MOVEMENT DENVERHere are the conference details. We'd love to see you there! Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
The Secret To Long-Term Podcasting: What Sets Successful Podcasters Apart
Jul 7 2023
The Secret To Long-Term Podcasting: What Sets Successful Podcasters Apart
In this episode, we kick things off with a spotlight on KidsPod, an interactive platform that lets kids draw and color while they listen. We also draw a comparison with another kids podcast app, Kids Listen, highlighting the unique features and benefits that make KidsPod stand out. But that’s not all; we also delve into Apple Podcasts' efforts to improve discoverability for niche podcasts, and SXM's shut-down of the popular podcast app, Stitcher.Then we discuss strategies for overcoming podcasting hurdles, emphasizing the importance of playing the long game, letting passion lead, and the significance of co-hosts in podcasting in terms of the accountability and consistency they bring. And finally, we discuss a new Guinness World Record set by a podcaster and wonder what records we could break. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!KIDSPODhttps://kidspod.app/APPLE IMPROVES PODCAST DISCOVERYhttps://podcasters.apple.com/5304-elevating-nine-podcast-subcategories-chartsApple added nine subcategories to the Search tab across devices, making it easier for listeners to discover niche shows.SXM TO SHUT DOWN STITCHER"Stitcher Farewell FAQ"Stitcher will no longer be available starting August 29th, 2023. INDEPENDENT PODCASTER MANIFESTOhttps://www.thepodcasthost.com/business-of-podcasting/independent-podcaster-censusIndiePod Manifesto contains 10 pillars for independent podcasting success. PODCASTING HARDER THAN PRO FOOTBALL?https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/travis-kelce-podcasting-hardest-job.htmlTravis Kelce thinks podcasting is the hardest job in the world, according to his interview on Pardon My Take. PODCASTS IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORDShttps://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/589531-longest-interviewing-marathonA podcaster interviewed 137 people over the course of 37 hours & 44 minutes to break the Guinness World Record for longest interviewing marathon.Check out other podcast-related world records!πŸ“£ SOUND-OFF QUESTION: If you were to set a new Guinness World Record for podcasting, what would it be?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Anonymous Donor: WatcSupport the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!