Podcast
Buzzcast
Hosted by Buzzsprout · EN
Buzzcast helps podcasters stay informed, inspired, and excited to keep podcasting.
Each week, Jordan, Kevin, and Alban break down the podcasting news, trends, tools, and creator debates that actually matter. We share what we’re seeing at Buzzsprout, what we’re testing ourselves, and what podcasters should pay attention to without chasing every new thing.
The goal is to help you keep podcasting without burning out. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, occasional rabbit trails, and a reminder that podcasting should be fun!
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Why We Took Our Show Off Spotify And What Brought Us Back
1w ago00:18:37Summary readySend us Fan MailWe're explaining why we originally pulled the podcast from Spotify, what changed, and why Spotify’s role in video podcasting finally brought us back. We also discuss our lingering concerns about open podcasting, targeted advertising, and what we’ve learned from working directly with Spotify’s podcast team.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryManaging Listener Feedback And Criticism
2w ago00:52:22Summary readySend us Fan MailWe're talking through creating a healthy feedback filter so you can tell the difference between criticism that helps, confusion that needs clarification, and negativity that deserves to be ignored! We discuss where podcasters are likely to get feedback, why public comments can feel so much heavier than private messages, and how to stop one bad review from drowning out all the people who are cheering you on.Links mentioned in this episode:Beach Too Sandy, Water Too WetThis American Life: Everyone's a CriticHappy to Help: Using Psychology to Thrive in Customer Support with Melody Wilding Buzzcast: 8 Tips To Make Podcasting more Fun And Less Like A ChoreBuzzcast: How To Get Listeners To Actually Do What You AskBuzzcast: Creative Ways To Use Voicemail In Your PodcastContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryIs Video Podcasting Hard? What We Learned After One Month
3w ago00:21:09Summary readySend us Fan MailAfter a month of publishing Buzzcast as a video podcast, we have some real stats, workflow notes, and one very painful mistake to talk about.In this episode, we check in on our video podcasting experiment: how many people are actually watching, what Apple Podcasts video stats seem to tell us, and what surprised us most.We talk through what happened when a full video recording failed, why editing video is so much harder than audio, how difficult video files are to transfer, and why an audio setup is much easier than a video setup.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryHow to Find the Right Podcast Co-Host
4w ago01:13:10Summary readySend us Fan MailFinding a podcast co-host can make your show more fun, sustainable, and dynamic! But picking the wrong person can also make podcasting way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, we talk through where to actually find a good co-host, why a “anyone want to start a podcast?” post is probably not the strongest strategy, and what to look for before you commit to recording together.We also discuss how to test a potential co-host before making things official, why recurring guests or people in your life can become great co-hosts, and why writing down a few simple expectations early can save you from a lot of awkward conversations later.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryApple Is Giving Listeners More Ways To Discover Your Show
Jun 1200:16:39Summary readySend us Fan MailWWDC26 dropped a set of Apple Podcasts changes that could seriously improve how people discover and consume podcasts! We're talking about the few updates podcasters should know about.And if you have a story about how you found a cohost, or advice from your experience with a cohost, let us know by sending Fan Mail!Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryIs It Time For You To Start Another Podcast?
Jun 500:53:56Summary readySend us Fan MailWe're talking about the signs you might be ready to start another podcast, whether that means launching a second show, creating a limited series, or letting your current podcast evolve into something new.Check out examples like Potterless, The History of Rome, StartUp, and Presidential to see why some shows naturally reach a finish line while others become the starting point for the next big idea. So if you feel burned out: are you tired, trapped, or finished?If you’re tired, your show may still be worth continuing, but at a slower pace or after a real break. If you’re trapped, the topic, name, or format may be too limiting, and a few small experiments could help you find the spark again. And if you’re finished, it might be time to let the show stand as a completed body of work and put your energy into what comes next!We also talk about how the skills you build as a podcaster carry over into every future project, even if your next podcast serves a completely different audience.Plus, Jordan shares a tiny QR code podcast promotion idea involving Sasquatch, mini resin figures, and a very unexpected dentist’s office ad.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryJust Because It's Audio Doesn't Make It A Podcast
May 2900:19:16Summary readySend us Fan MailIn this quickcast, we’re talking about the rise of AI-generated “podcasts” from companies like Amazon and Spotify, and why the word is getting stretched pretty thin.Amazon is turning product reviews into conversational audio. Spotify is experimenting with personalized AI audio experiences. And suddenly, a lot of things that feel more like chatbots, summaries, or audio briefings are being labeled as podcasts.So should podcasters be worried? We don't think so.Links mentioned:Amazon shopping podcastsSpotify Studio's AI Agent Alexa's generated podcastsContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryHow To Get Booked On Podcasts with Alex Sanfilippo
May 2201:04:52Summary readySend us Fan MailWe’re joined again by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch to talk about one of our favorite podcast growth strategies: getting booked as a guest on other podcasts!We talk about why podcast guesting is valuable beyond promotion, including how it helps you sharpen your message, become a better communicator, and build real relationships with other podcasters. We'll also give tips on how to build a podcast guest profile that actually helps hosts say yes. We talk about why your guest profile should not read like a résumé, what hosts are really looking for, how to suggest episode ideas, what links and assets to include, and how to make your pitch feel authentic.We also answer listener questions about shared episodes across multiple feeds, and whether Apple Podcasts Video is worth trying if you are already making video for YouTube.Links mentioned:PodMatchPodcasting Made SimpleBuzzcast episode: How to Find Great Podcast Guests: Expert Tips from PodMatch's Alex SanfilippoJordan's PodMatch profilePodcasting Made Simple episode with Tom Rossi: Creating a Brand That's DifferentContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryThe Hidden Value Of A Small Podcast
May 1500:23:26Summary readySend us Fan MailSmall podcasts are often treated like smaller versions of big podcasts, but a niche audience is not just a tiny audience. It can be a more focused, more trusting, and more valuable audience.Inspired by an article in Podnews, we talk about why download numbers do not tell the full story of a podcast’s value. Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
SummaryPodcast Repurposing Ideas That Aren’t Blogs Or Social Posts
May 801:06:48Summary readySend us Fan MailMost podcast repurposing advice sounds the same: turn your episode into clips, blog posts, newsletters, and social captions.That can be useful, but it is not the only way to get more value from your podcast.In this episode, we look at creative ways podcasters are turning their existing content into something new: conversation cards, games, kid-friendly feeds, real-world meetups, field guides, downloadable resources, and more!We also talk about how to use AI to find themes hiding in your archive, why great repurposing starts with what your audience already loves doing, and how to create something additive instead of just changing the format.Plus, we share early stats from the Buzzsprout video launch!Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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