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Imagine spending years building your podcast — and then losing it all because you trusted the wrong platform. Sounds crazy, but it happens way more often than you think.
In this episode of Podtastic Audio, I'm diving into why it’s so important to own your content and back up your podcast before something unexpected happens. I’ll walk you through real stories, my own experience with podcast backups, and the exact steps you need to take today to make sure your show sticks around for generations.
We’re talking about:
- Why you can’t rely on Spotify, YouTube, or Facebook to protect your content
- How to properly download and store your MP3s
- The surprisingly easy way to save your RSS feed (yes, the one that looks like a bunch of crazy code)
- Best practices for organizing your podcast backups without making a giant mess
- How I personally backed up my very first podcast — and why you should too
⚡ Pro Tip: Backing up your show today is a whole lot easier than trying to rebuild it from scratch tomorrow. Don’t leave your hard work to chance.
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Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 What if one click erased your podcast?
00:22 Welcome to Podtastic Audio
00:36 About Chris and show purpose
01:17 Importance of local recording backups
02:38 Storytime: Losing important memories on Facebook
05:01 You don't own content on free platforms
06:13 Risks of trusting free platforms
07:30 Renting vs owning your podcast
08:16 Step 1: Download your MP3 files
09:24 Step 2: Backup your RSS feed
10:40 Step 3: Save your podcast artwork
11:19 Step 4: Create an organized backup folder
12:41 Chris' backup story: The Kris and Kristine Show
15:41 Dangers of relying solely on Spotify and YouTube
16:59 Building a reliable podcast backup system
17:44 Affordable ways to store your podcast safely
20:45 Final thoughts on owning your podcast
21:16 Where to find Chris and final message
#PodcastingTips #PodcastBackup #OwnYourContent #PodcastProtection #BackupYourPodcast #SaveYourPodcast #PodcastContent #PodcastStrategy #PodcastGrowth #PodcastingAdvice #PodcastingCommunity #PodcasterLife #PodcastMarketing #PodcastHosting #RSSFeed #PodcastSecurity #DigitalContentBackup #ProtectYourPodcast #PodcastingSmart #PodcastOwnership #PodcastPlanning #PodcastSupport #PodcastEducation #PodcastTips #CreativeContent
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