
Tom Rossi
Co-founder of Buzzsprout and experienced podcaster. Shares insights on podcasting, SaaS, and building businesses.
Top 5 podcasts with Tom Rossi
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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 26min
10 Podcasting Tips from 40 Years of Podcasting
Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout and a seasoned podcaster, shares essential insights from over 40 years in the industry. He emphasizes prioritizing listener experience over downloads, encouraging creators to produce content that resonates deeply with a smaller audience. Rossi advocates for a consistent publishing schedule and shorter, tightly-edited episodes to respect listener attention spans. He discusses the importance of thoughtful guest selection and maintaining enthusiasm within podcasting partnerships while leveraging the medium for networking and personal growth.

May 30, 2024 • 50min
Unexpected Ways to Monetize Long Form Content & Finding Hidden Value with Alex Sanfilippo & Tom Rossi
Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, and Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch, discuss the hidden value of long-form content creation. They share insights on monetization strategies, the effectiveness of smaller shows, and the importance of consistent hard work. The conversation covers the listener-a-day growth strategy, the benefits of high-quality audio content, and the value of building affinity with listeners. They also touch on the challenges of securing sponsorships and the simplified podcast launch process provided by platforms like Buzzsprout.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
Understand Podcast Analytics Like A Pro!
Tom Rossi, a stats guy at Buzzsprout, unpacks the often misunderstood world of podcast analytics. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling over mere download numbers while exploring how geographic data can shape audience understanding. Tom shares strategies for maximizing growth using tools like Buzzsprout and discusses how to analyze listener retention and engagement. The conversation highlights the value of demographic insights for attracting sponsors and the beauty of connecting with listeners beyond the stats.

Nov 20, 2024 • 18min
Why Audio-Only Podcasting Still Dominates | Tom Rossi
Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, dives into the essential strengths of audio-only podcasting. He discusses how audio fosters deeper connections with listeners, and why the stress of video production isn't worth it for most creators. Tom emphasizes that staying true to one's podcasting goals is crucial and that audio can offer authentic self-expression without the constraints of video. He also shares tips on leveraging video without sacrificing the essence of audio, guiding podcasters to reassess what success truly means in this evolving landscape.

Dec 8, 2023 • 43min
Scaling Buzzsprout: A Deep Dive into Podcast Hosting, CDN, Rails, and Business Happiness with Tom Rossi
Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout and a podcast hosting veteran, dives into the journey of scaling Buzzsprout since 2008. He shares humorous anecdotes about the challenges in podcasting, from shifting focus to product development to navigating CDN and cloud storage complexities. Rossi emphasizes the importance of prioritizing happiness for both the team and customers, as well as balancing technical decisions with genuine fulfillment. This conversation sheds light on how passion and community engagement drive success in the podcast industry.