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.
Episodes
We're discussing why recognition from real people can matter more than downloads and share how to ask for feedback and challenge listeners to reach out to a creator they appreciate!
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Contact Buzzcast
- Send us a text message
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times to keep up with your podcast. Between travel, family events, and year-end deadlines, it’s easy to fall behind or feel stretched too thin.
In this episode, we're sharing practical strategies to help you stay consistent without burning out!
Learn how to plan a short break without losing listeners, prepare episodes in advance, and keep your feed active with ...
We debut our podcast name generator and share a simple method for choosing names that pass the say-spell-search test. We explain why renaming won’t hurt your audience and how to avoid name collisions that kill discovery.
If you try the podcast name generator, send us your favorites!
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us a text message
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @Jordan...
We're diving deep into common podcasting misconceptions, examining popular beliefs about podcasting success against real data and industry experience!
Myths we're covering:
• You need to launch with three episodes to get into Apple's New & Noteworthy
• You need expensive equipment to make a good podcast
• There are too many podcasts
• Big-name guests will quickly grow your ...
We're giving our thoughts on this week's big story: a company called Inception Point AI has been flooding the podcasting ecosystem with an astonishing 3,000 AI-generated episodes weekly!
But should podcasters panic? Probably not. Real podcasters offer something machines cannot: personal stories, authentic connections, and the beautiful imperfections that make content relatable and human.
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Your most loyal listeners aren’t just tuning in, they’re fueling your podcast’s growth, engagement, and revenue! In this episode, we unpack what makes a superfan and why cultivating just 1–2% of your audience can make a bigger impact than chasing thousands of casual downloads.
We cover the listener spectrum from casual listeners to community members to superfans, the psychology behind deep connections, and practical st...
The sudden passing of Todd Cochrane, Blubrry CEO and unwavering champion of independent podcasters, has left our community in shock and mourning. Having just spent meaningful time with Todd at Podcast Movement three weeks ago, we're grateful for those final conversations, booth visits, and moments in the Podcast Standards Project room.
Don't miss the final memorial episode of the New Media Show this...
Longtime musician, Jeremiah Bowser, recently shared his streaming revenue for the month of August: $8.63 for 3,600 plays. That’s less than what he used to make selling a single CD at a live show. His story sparked a bigger conversation: are podcast creators heading toward the same trap musicians face in the streaming era?
In this episode, we compare the realities of music streaming and podcast downloads, break down who...
Editing can be one of the biggest time sinks in podcasting, but it doesn’t have to be! We're sharing practical ways to cut down on editing time without sacrificing quality.
We dig into recording habits that make editing smoother, why clean audio at the source is the ultimate timesaver, and how planning outlines actually makes you more flexible in the moment.
You’ll also hear tips about cutting down on filler words...
This year's Podcast Movement in Dallas featured a fresh format with silent disco-style headphones and a dramatic shift in podcasting trends. Jordan tracked down some of the top speakers at Podcast Movement to give their podcasting advice and big takeaways from their session.
- Dave Jackson revealed Marc Maron made $215,000 monthly from subscribers paying for his back catalog
- James Cridland shared that Goalhanger ...
Have you ever worried you'll run out of podcast episode ideas for your show? It's a fear almost every podcaster has, but we have tips to keep you going for hundreds of episodes!
Jordan and Alban welcome Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting to talk about how to keep your podcast ideas flowing year after year. You’ll learn:
- How to keep an ongoing bank of content ideas so you’re never stuck on recording da...
We're excited for the upcoming Podcast Movement in Dallas! This event is like summer camp for podcasters, where everyone gathers to learn, connect, and celebrate podcasting together.
• Jordan will be speaking about monetization strategies on Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the expo hall
• Tom will present on understanding podcast statistics on Wednesday at 3:15 PM in Podcaster Stage 2
• Alban will also p...
We are breaking down everything you need to know about designing podcast cover art that actually attracts listeners! From choosing the right fonts and images to understanding episode artwork specs, we cover it all.
In this episode, we talk a lot about visuals, so we recommend you listen in a podcast app that supports chapter images! Here's a list of our recommendations:
- TrueFans
- Podcast Addict
- Podverse
- Fountain
- Ca...
The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show highlights a major shift in the media landscape as expensive TV production gives way to more cost-effective, audience-focused podcasting formats. When Stephen Colbert's show got axed, the immediate cultural response wasn't "start a YouTube channel" or "join TikTok". It was "launch a podcast." This reaction speaks volumes about wher...
We celebrate hitting 500,000 downloads for Buzzcast and discuss the most effective podcasting gear setups for different needs, from beginners to professionals.
Check out Alban's Podcast Equipment Guide!
Mentioned in this episode:
Microphones
- Samson Q2U (USB/XLR dynamic mic)
- Shure SM7B (dynamic mic)
- Shure MV7+ (upgraded USB-C/XLR dynamic mic)
- Zoom ZDM‑1 (dynamic mic)
- Earthworks Ethos (condenser mic)
- SE Dyna...
It's a nice summer day, so Jordan and Kevin are recording this quickcast from the great outdoors and putting Power Clean to the test!
Today's discussion is about how YouTube is updating its monetization policies to combat AI-generated videos cluttering search results, addressing the growing problem of low-quality content flooding the platform.
Also, if you're attending Podcast Movemen...
Podcasting is all about serving your audience, and finding the perfect guest who can provide value to your listeners is essential for a successful interview show. We explore what makes a great podcast guest and how to streamline the booking process with our special guest Alex Sanfilippo, host of Podcasting Made Simple and founder of Podmatch!
We also reveal two new features in Magic Mastering!
Filler Killer: ...
Apple celebrates 20 years of podcasting with a list of 20 influential shows that shaped the medium across four eras, highlighting podcasts that pushed boundaries and set standards for creativity and storytelling.
Check out 20 Podcasts We Love by Apple Podcasts, and find out why they made the list!
• 2005-2010 pioneering era includes 99% Invisible, This American Life, and Love + Radio
• 2011-2015 podcasting...
The Buzzsprout team shares 10 essential podcasting tips gleaned from their collective 40+ years of experience behind the microphone. Drawing from personal insights, listener contributions, and industry observations, they reveal what truly matters for podcast sustainability and growth.
Your Podcasting Tips
- Focus on listener experience, not download statistics, as quality content precedes numeric growth
- Creat...
What determines whether celebrity podcasts succeed or fail, and what can indie podcasters learn from their mistakes? We explore the surprising patterns behind celebrity podcast success stories and the ever-growing celebrity podcast graveyard.
Contact Buzzcast
- Send us a text message
- Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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