Buzzcast

Send us a textIn this special edition of Buzzcast, hear from Buzzsprout's cofounders Tom and Kevin as they recount how the company was first started, important decisions that shaped the culture at Buzzsprout, and why the future is bright for podcasting.Special shoutout to the podcast that inspired the format for this week's special episode, "How I Built This with Guy Raz."Join us inside the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to let us know if we should do more fun episodes like this in the future.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!

Send us a textIn this episode we break down all the announcements about Apple Podcasts and discuss Facebook's new venture into the world of social audio.[WARNING] Don't log in to Podcast Connect as there have been recent reports of people's shows being inadvertently removed from Apple Podcasts. We expect this bug to get fixed in the coming days.Links from today's episodeApple Podcasts for CreatorsCreate a Paid or Freemium PodcastCreate a Channel in Apple PodcastsFacebook pivots to audioReview 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!

Send us a textBuzzsprout podcaster Courtney Fretwell shares her journey of leaving her job in criminal justice to pursue podcasting full-time.Listen to Courtney's Podcast, "Forensic Tales"Links from this interview:How to take a break from your podcastPatreonTeepublicPodcornPower Up Podcasting CourseReview 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!

Send us a textIn this episode we break down the Buzzsprout global stats from March (hint: Spotify is the new #1 app), discuss Podcorn's recent acquisition, and have some fun with a 3D podcast audience graph.Check out Buzzsprout's Global Stats for March 2021 and see what else Buzzcast listeners are subscribed to.Other links from today's episodeAlban's interview with Agnes Kozera [Video]Podcorn Review and Walkthrough [Blog]Rephonic's Podcast Audience GraphSubscribe to the Buzzsprout YouTube channelReview 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!

In this enlightening conversation, Pat Flynn, a best-selling author and the voice behind Smart Passive Income, shares his invaluable insights into podcasting success. He emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections and building genuine connections with listeners. Discover how to cultivate a loyal fanbase, engage audiences effectively, and monetize even a small following. Pat also discusses the significance of networking in the podcasting world, highlighting how nurturing relationships can be a game-changer on your journey.

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Apple Podcasts crossing 2 Million shows, the rumor mill on upcoming changes to both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and dig into some listener questionsLinks from today's episodeApply to work at BuzzsproutReview 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!

Send us a textIn this bonus episode, Agnes Kozera (co-founder of FameBit and Podcorn) shares her top tips for how to pitch your podcast to brands and pricing your show.Sign up for Podcorn and start securing sponsorships for your show today.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!

Send us a textIn this episode, Alban shares his top tips for running an event on Clubhouse, we discuss the newest Buzzsprout features, dive into Apple's decision to abandon "subscribers," and Travis explains what went into creating the last episode of Buzzcast in only 3 days.If you haven't listened to the last episode of Buzzcast, be sure to check out "The Day Podcasts Stopped."New features from BuzzsproutDaily DownloadsEpisode Number HelperImages in Chapter MarkersDynamic DescriptionsLinks from today's episodePodnews: Apple Podcasts to stop using "subscribe"Tom Webster: Subscription Confusion, ResolvedEric Nuzum, "Make Noise"Special thanks to those how helped us promote our "How to Start a Podcast in 2021" videoCarol Marks, "Carol Remarks"Greg Collins, "Substitute Teachers Lounge"Tom Raftery, "Climate 21"Eric Nordhoff, "Courage Cast - Build Your Belief"Dariush, "The denimheads podcast"Abdulrahman, "Civil Engineering Vibes"Richie Brand, "1 Star Recruits"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!

Send us a textGo behind the scenes of the first DDoS cyber attack in Buzzsprout's history and learn what we're doing to prevent outages like these moving forward.Read the full DDoS Technical Post-Mortem Report on our BlogCharities we supported:Feeding TexasFront StepsProject VestaSpecial thanks to:Jack Rhysider, host of "Darknet Diaries"Jordan Blair, host of "Dreamful"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!

Send us a textIn this episode, we'll share behind the scenes stories from our latest YouTube Behind the scenes, bad marketing, big stats, and brand-new tools. Alban, Kevin, and Travis break down how we shot our step-by-step How to Start a Podcast in 2021 YouTube tutorial (yes, Alban really sprinted behind a car), then unpack Vurbl’s “world’s largest streaming audio platform” claim and why spammy outreach is a terrible launch strategy.Next, we dig into Buzzsprout’s January global podcast stats: what jumped, what dipped, and how many downloads put you in the top 50%. We also talk practical growth tactics (simple CTAs, paid placements in podcast directories/apps like Overcast and Castbox) and a game-changing Buzzsprout feature: manually importing stats from a previous host (Anchor, Libsyn, Podbean, SoundCloud, Spreaker, Blubrry, etc.) so your Buzzsprout account shows your true all-time numbers. Plus, a quick look at the new podcast location tag in your RSS feed for better discovery.Topics we cover:Shooting the “How to Start a Podcast” video (and why entertainment matters in education)Vurbl’s questionable marketing email and smarter alternativesJanuary download trends across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and morePaid promotion ROI inside podcast appsHow to add episode downloads from an existing podcast to your Buzzsprout RSS feed without losing momentumUsing the location tag to help listeners find shows about their city or niche placeLinks from today's episode:Check out Keith's podcast "The Cordial Catholic"Buzzsprout Global Stats for January 2021Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!