Buzzcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
How serious should podcasters be about Clubhouse? + December Stats (feat. Krystal Proffitt)
In this episode, Krystal Proffitt from The Proffitt Podcast joins us to discuss the best ways to use Dynamic Content, shifts we noticed in Buzzsprout's December stats, and whether or no…
Dynamic Content is Here + Everything Buzzsprout Did in 2020
In this episode, we'll dive into Buzzsprout's new Dynamic Content tool and look back at all the projects we rolled out in 2020.
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Proven Growth Tactics with Jordan Harbinger
In this bonus episode, Jordan Harbinger shares his top tips for interviewing guests, growing your podcast, and turning your show into a meaningful side hustle.
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The Top 3 Stories in Podcasting This Year
In this episode, we discuss the impact the global pandemic has had on podcast creators and listeners, why this year featured more company acquisitions than usual, and why the future is …
Unraveling a Podcast Mystery in Lake Stevens, Washington + What Happened To Apple Podcasts?
In this episode, we investigate why so many podcasters are seeing downloads from Lake Stevens, discuss the sudden drop in downloads from Apple Podcasts, and answer listener questions fr…
How Many Downloads Does the Average Podcast Get in 7 Days? (feat. Tom Buck)
How many podcast downloads does the average podcast episode get in the first 7 days? We’ve got the real podcast stats. Guest podcast host and YouTuber Tom Buck joins Alban and Travis to…
2021 Podcast Predictions + Visual Soundbites Just Got a Whole Lot Better
In this episode, we discuss our new "one click" Podcast Index submission, custom artwork for Visual Soundbites, an easier way to use custom domains for your Buzzsprout podcast website, …
The Future of Podcasting with Adam Curry
In this episode, Adam Curry joins the crew to talk about the origins of podcasting, what's going on with The Podcast Index, and what the future of podcasting looks like for independent …
Buzzcast Q&A - Fan Question Edition
In this episode, we answer listener questions gathered from the Buzzsprout Podcast Community Facebook group. (Check the Chapter Markers to jump to a specific question)
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Podcasters React to "The Social Dilemma" + IAB Certified Stats
In this episode, Tom joins us to talk Buzzsprout stats, IAB Certification, adding Transcripts to the RSS Feed, and our reaction to watching "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix.
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Amazon Podcasts Update + Podcasting's First Open Source Directory
In this episode, we'll tell you how to test drive Magic Mastering for free on your next episode, Alban gives us an update on Amazon Podcasts, and we discuss the value of the newly launc…
Find Out If You're In The Top 50% Of Buzzsprout Podcasts
In this episode, Tom Rossi (co-founder at Buzzsprout) joins us to talk about the new Visual Soundbite feature and help breakdown how many downloads the average podcaster in Buzzsprout g…
Spotify Finally Fixed Your Show Notes + Buzzsprout's Custom Brand Mentions
In this episode, Krystal Proffitt joins us to discuss the newest long distance recording solution, Spotify's change of heart regarding formatted show notes, and Amazon's new podcast dir…
BONUS - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a Podcast
Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast.
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3 Ways to Monetize Your Podcast Without a Massive Audience
Want a real podcast monetization strategy that fits an indie show? In this episode, we unpack three monetization options inside Buzzsprout and how to use them in your show notes, workfl…
Spotify Introduces Podcast Charts + Stitcher Sells For $325 Million
In this episode, we'll discuss this week's big acquisition, Spotify's new podcast charts, and the ADA compliance lawsuit filed against Gimlet Media for failing to provide closed caption…
India's Newest Podcast App + Magic Mastering Update!
In this episode, we'll discuss India's newest podcast app PodLP, dive into Pandora's quirky stats package, chat about the importance of podcast transcripts, and explain how you can add …
SiriusXM Buys A Podcast Host, Spotify Signs Kim Kardashian, and Ximalaya Threatens Chinese Podcasters
In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of the new Podhero app (will it actually help podcasters make more money?) and work our way through the recent spate of podcast company acqui…
Amazon Podcasts? + Buzzsprout's New Descript Integration
In this episode, we announce the five winners of our Buzzsprout Podcast Community 10k Member contest, discuss Buzzsprout's new Descript integration, sit down for a chat with Heather fro…
Joe Rogan Moves To Spotify (And What It Means For Independent Podcasters)
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the bombshell that Joe Rogan will soon be exclusively available on Spotify, what worries us about Podcast Addict getting kicked out of the Google…