Buzzcast is a roundtable podcast about podcasting from the people at Buzzsprout. We'll cover current events and news, podcast strategy, tools we're 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. To learn more about what makes Buzzsprout the best place to host your podcast, check out Buzzsprout.com
Jordan and Alban are hopping on to talk about the mishap that sparked a big idea in listener interaction, Fan Mail, and celebrating getting the #1 spot in the PodPros AE Podcast Report!
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Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what you think! To have your response featured in our next episode, tap the link above to shoot us a text!
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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before.
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📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response featured in the next episode, use the link above to send us a text message.
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Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how podcasts sustain themselves.
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Join us as we unveil the long-awaited Buzzsprout iOS app that's set to revolutionize your podcasting workflow! We deep dive into everything you want to know, from why we decided now was the time to make an app, to what features we love about it, and ideas for future implementations.
Then, we've got a story that’ll make you think twice about where to host your podcast. In a candid discussion on the pitfalls and triumphs of podcast hosting, we empathize with Spotify's recent hiccups and offer our own insights on maintaining a podcaster-focused service. Also on the docket is a lesson in brand protection, born from a trademark tussle within our own community.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: How are you using snapcasts? We'd love to see what you're doing! To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!
Spotify for Podcasters Deletes Successful Podcast
Podcaster Wins Trademark Dispute
Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy
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This episode covers a load of topics, so buckle up. We're back to tell your what that short podcast was in our feed last week and with more information for putting your podcast on YouTube. Then we delve into how "Acquired" podcast achieved success despite their unconventional approach of delivering lengthy episodes on an irregular schedule and maintaining a minimalist presence on social media. And finally, Alban reveals his research into the ultimate sock to own.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: Do you prefer your podcasts to be extra long or broken up into smaller episodes? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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With so many big players making moves, we dive into the shifting tides of the podcasting world. The joy of Spotify's move towards open podcasting is tempered by our wariness of their advertising tactics and data collection—concerns that resonate with anyone mindful of the digital footprint they leave behind. We share our experiences grappling with these ethical dilemmas, balancing the desire to reach a wide audience with the need to safeguard listener privacy and content integrity. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a savvy listener, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey through the cultural currents shaping our beloved medium.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: What are your podcasting Keys to success for the year? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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This episode covers how to stay grounded in a world obsessed with metrics. We delve into the looming shift of Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music and why listen time matters more than download stats.
Then, our conversation takes an introspective turn as we discuss the No Stats 90 challenge by Mark Steadman, nudging podcasters to look beyond numbers to nurture their content and community. It's a lesson in the psychological impacts of constant performance tracking, and setting sights on the horizon without losing joy in the steps leading there.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: If there were no stats, how would you measure your podcast's success? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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- We're going to Podfest next week!
- RSS Feeds are out of beta on YouTube
- OP3 Listen Time Metric
- No Stats 90
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Ever wondered why podcasting has such a magnetic pull, or what makes it so distinctively charming in the sea of digital media? Podcasting's simplicity and authenticity forge a connection that's tough to replicate. We discuss the balance between staying true to traditional audio roots and embracing the visual domain, all while questioning what 'authenticity' really means when the production value climbs.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: What was the best podcast episode you listened to in 2023?
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Ever wondered how to thrive in the marathon of podcasting, rather than sprinting for short-term gains? In this episode, we defend the sustainability of podcasting, contrast the rich community of podcasting with the sometimes ephemeral interactions on social media, and encourage a more mindful consumption of the content we love.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: What makes podcasting different from other mediums?
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