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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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Lock Screen Widgets That Keep You Podcasting!
Sep 6, 202400:10:09Tap to summarizeSend us a textWith Buzzsprout's new iOS lock screen widgets, you don't need to refresh your app constantly to keep track of podcast stats. In this episode, you'll gain insights into the variety of widget options available—from instant access to the Buzzsprout app to real-time updates on daily and weekly download stats, and even your progress toward achievement milestones. Lock screen widgets are only available for Buzzsprout for iOS. Get Buzzsprout app for Android!Support the showContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →Podcast Movement 2024: Video Podcasting, Ads, and AI
Aug 30, 202401:23:42Tap to summarizeSend us a textAfter returning from Podcast Movement in DC, we reflect on the pressures of adding video to your podcast, recognize the growing influence of advertisers and AI at major conferences, and discover how these shifts might impact you as an independent creator. Hear about our adventures and challenges at Podcast Movement in DC, including some humorous travel hiccups and our take on the contrasting vibes between Podcast Movement and PodFest.Then, get insights into the latest from Apple Podcasts' web layout, the complexities of Patreon's new Apple App Store platform fees, and how these are shaping the future for creators. Plus, find out why we're supporting platforms like Pocket Casts and how you can contribute!Sound-Off: What experiments have you run on your podcast and how did it turn out?Links mentioned in the episode: Katelynn's Pickleball Paddles (and Podcast!)Buzzsprout Meetup PicturesApple Podcasts on the WebRead "How to install Apple Podcasts on Android" by PodnewsApp Store Fees Change for Patreon CreatorsPocket Casts Adds RatingsSupport the showContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →Apple Announces Apple Podcasts On The Web
Aug 23, 202400:05:52Tap to summarizeSend us a textWe've wrapped things up at Podcast Movement just in time to get a recording in! Check out the new Apple Podcasts on the web and let us know what you think by tapping the link to send us a text. Read "How to install Apple Podcasts on Android" by Podnews.Don't forget to tell us if we should keep making "snapcasts" for our next sound-off segment!Support the showContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →Guess who's back!
May 31, 2024Tap to summarizeSend us a textJordan and Kevin hop on a quick snapcast to celebrate Buzzcast's downloads going back up! Check out the Buzzcast OP3 page here. Kevin also reveals a little something new the team at Buzzsprout has been working on! Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!
Mar 15, 2024Tap to summarizeSend us a textJoin 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. View the discussion thread on Twitter! 📣 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!Links mentioned in this episode: Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!Buzzsprout on the App StoreJoin the Android wait listPodnews Weekly Review InterviewSpotify for Podcasters Deletes Successful PodcastPodcaster Wins Trademark DisputeLeadership Lessons from Dancing GuyContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →Buzzsprout Ads Have Arrived!
May 23, 2022Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this bonus episode, Alban & Kevin announce Buzzsprout's latest feature: Buzzsprout Ads, and go into detail about how it works & its game-changing effect on podcast monetization. For more info about Buzzsprout Ads:https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/175-buzzsprout-adsContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Transcribe →It's a Buzzcast Takeover!
Jun 4, 2021Tap to summarizeSend us a textGet ready for a Buzzcast takeover! In this episode, Krystal + Jordan + Kerry Ann hijack Buzzcast from the guys to give their take on podcasting. Topics Discussed:Great ideas to help you podcast during the summer months (so you can take a vacation).The encouraging power of podcast communities.The latest curveballs in the Apple Podcasts updates saga. Links from today's episodeLink to see the Buzzcast video version on YouTubeThe top 3 podcasting platforms from Tom Webster's presentation (Airship One Conference)The Verge: Apple delays Podcasts subscriptions to JuneIf 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!
Transcribe →How I Built This: Buzzsprout
May 10, 2021Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn 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 BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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