
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 27, 2021 • 59min
Podcasting 2.0 with Dave Jones + Video Buzzcast Update
Send us a textIn this episode, the crew discusses why we're hitting pause on uploading Buzzcast to YouTube, Dave Jones joins the show to talk about Podcasting 2.0, and we open up the mailbag to answer your podcasting questions.Links from this episode:Check out Podcast IndexZapier for automated social media postsHow to Rebrand Your PodcastReview Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 1min
Branded Podcasts and Getting Featured in Apple with Fatima Zaidi
Send us a textFatima Zaidi, founder of Quill Podcasting, shares why brands are creating podcasts to connect with customers, the power of building a personal brand as a podcast, and a little known strategy for getting your podcast listed in Apple's New & Noteworthy section.Fill out the Apple Podcasts Promotion Request form for a chance to be featured in New & Noteworthy.Check out Quill Podcasting and follow Fatima on Twitter.If you are part of a company looking to create a branded podcast, check out the Listen In Conference coming in 2022.Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Aug 13, 2021 • 52min
Podcast Movement 2021 Recap + Apple's Woes Continue
Send us a textIn this episode, Kevin explains the new custom RSS tag feature inside of Buzzsprout, the crew recap the big news coming out of Podcast Movement (especially pertaining to a certain Mark Cuban-owned Clubhouse clone), and we talk about what all of Apple's problems mean for indie creators.Links from this episode:Check out Podcast IndexAlban's slides from his talk on podcast artwork and Apple's New & Noteworthy criteriaSubmit your show for promotion consideration in Apple PodcastsCheck out our marketing series over at Podcasting Q&AApps that support the new podcast namespaceReview Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 20min
The Life-Changing Power of Podcasts with Elsie Escobar
Send us a textElsie Escobar shares what it was like being a podcaster before it was "cool," how to capitalize on having your podcast featured or promoted, and the unique struggles facing female podcasters.Listen to Elsie's show, "She Podcasts," and join the She Podcasts FB Group.Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jul 30, 2021 • 58min
Spotify Launches Open Access Monetization + Dynamic Content 2.0
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss several new features that just rolled out in Buzzsprout, how to make the most of Podcast Movement 2021, and Jason from Supercast joins the show to dive into Spotify's new Open Access monetization feature.Watch the video of this episode on our new Buzzcast YouTube channel!Links from this episode:Expanded Canva IntegrationDynamic Content Library and StatsPodcast Movement 2021Spotify's new Open Access FeatureSupercastAlban's PM 2021 Guide:Tuesday12:00pm - New Podcast Primer Wednesday9:00am - Edison Research with Tom Webster1:30pm - Alban Podcast Artwork talk1:30pm - Using Microphones to Shatter the Bamboo Ceiling5:00pm - She Podcasts networking event6-8pm - Buzzsprout Happy hourThursday10:30am - Podcast Taxonomy: Podcasting's Push to Standardize Credits2:45pm - Podcast editing made simple4:00pm - Creating a Killer brand for your podcastFriday2:45pm - How podcast stats can help you improveReview Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jul 16, 2021 • 49min
Is Audacity spying on you?? + The truth about Podcast SEO
Send us a textIn this episode, Kevin returns to talk about the new Buzzcast YouTube channel, an update on the new Apple Podcasts app rollout, and what really matters when it comes to SEO in podcast listening apps.Watch the video of this episode on our new Buzzcast YouTube channel!Links from this episode:Clarification on Audacity's new privacy policyWatch our review of the top podcast editing software optionsRead Mark's write up on SEO in podcast appsReview Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
Lessons From 17 Years of Podcasting with Evo Terra
Send us a textEvo Terra discusses the changes he's seen in the podcasting industry over the last 17 years, advice for independent podcasters, whether or not your mic makes a difference, and why you should totally go to a podcast conference.Listen to Evo's show, "Podcast Pontifications"Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jul 2, 2021 • 56min
Will Facebook be good for podcasting? + Amazon buys Art19
Send us a textIn this episode, Tom Buck joins the crew to discuss Amazon's recent acquisitions, Facebook's new social audio features, and going from a 9-to-5 career to being a full-time YouTuber.Check out Tom's YouTube channel and his podcast, The Enthusiasm Project.Links from this episode:Amazon buys the Smartless podcast for $60 MillionAmazon acquires podcast host Art19Listen to "How to Start a Podcast" on Buzzsprout's FB page (only works on the mobile app)Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jun 25, 2021 • 45min
Creating Change Through Podcasting with Espree Devora
Send us a textEspree Devora shares her journey as a perpetual early adopter, being the face of the Clubhouse app, founding the Los Angeles tech community, and how podcasting brings people together.Listen to Espree's podcast, "Women in Tech"Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Jun 18, 2021 • 49min
Create Premium Content in Apple Podcasts + Growing a Niche Audience
Send us a textIn this episode, Jordan fills in for Kevin to discuss the new monetization strategy inside of Apple Podcasts, tips to get the most out of Affiliate Marketing, and how to grow your podcast to 1,000 listeners and beyond.Watch our Apple Podcasts Announcements playlist on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel.If you like this episode or want to see more like it, be sure let us know in the Buzzsprout Facebook Community.Review Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!