Buzzsprout Weekly

Buzzsprout
Buzzsprout
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Tech News
  • Updated weekly

A weekly roundup of podcast industry news and updates from the Buzzsprout team! Each episode aims at making podcasters successful with tips, tech reviews, upcoming events, and links to content aimed at making new and seasoned podcasters successful.

  1. 7 hr ago

    Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Yasha

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters!  Jeremy Gendelman had the recordings for ​Yasha​ sitting in a drawer for almost ten years. He'd recorded his grandfather telling the story of fleeing across the Soviet Union during the Nazi invasion of World War II.  At the time, Jeremy was mostly a curious grandson with an old camcorder. He had no idea what he'd captured! Years later, after his grandfather passed away, Jeremy listened again. This time, he heard a podcast. "I have his voice. I already have his story. I have it told in the way he wanted to tell it." The problem was Jeremy had never produced a podcast before. So he learned as he went. He researched the history, practiced writing for narration, found a sound designer who could bring the story to life, and slowly built five episodes over three years. Jeremy's advice is: "If you have a story that matters to you, that's the qualification right there." If you’re curious what became of those tapes after ten years in a drawer, or need some inspiration for a show you've been waiting to make, check out ​Yasha​. Listen to Yasha New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  2. 25 Aug

    Keep Podcasting Weird

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters!  Lately, I’ve noticed how much content is starting to sound the same. It's technically good, but so much of what we consume is optimized and often AI-assisted to the point where you can almost tell what the next sentence will be. And it got me wondering: Is the same thing happening to podcasts? On this week's episode of Buzzcast, the team talks about “podcast blanding” and the pressure to look at what's working for others and slowly make your podcast sound more like everything else. But if everyone follows the same playbook, we risk editing out the things that made people connect with our shows in the first place. The tangents, laughs, inside jokes, unusual formats, and rough edges might not be perfectly optimized, but they may also be the reason someone remembers your podcast!  If you've been feeling stuck in a content rut or are feeling pressure to conform your show, check out this ​episode of Buzzcast​!  Listen to Buzzcast New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  3. 18 Aug

    Buzzsprout Creator Spotlight: Tiger Talk

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey Podcasters! Most podcasts have a host, producer, researcher, writer, and editor. On ​Tiger Talk​, those jobs belong to fourth and fifth graders! The podcast is produced by EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Arkansas, and when teacher Jennifer Boogaart says it’s student-led, she really means it. The students choose each season’s theme, research stories, write scripts, invite guests, create their intro music, run the equipment, conduct interviews, and handle basic editing. Fourth graders learn from the fifth-grade hosts, then take over as leaders the following year! What started as a way to share what was happening at school has grown into real community connections. Last season, one veteran they interviewed was so impressed she later joined them when ​Tiger Talk​ was recognized by the Arkansas Board of Education. Along the way, Jennifer has watched her students become better writers, more confident speakers, stronger listeners, and better problem-solvers. If you want to hear what happens when fourth and fifth graders take over the microphones, check out Tiger Talk. Listen to Tiger Talk New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  4. 11 Aug

    What’s New for WordPress

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey Podcasters! If you’ve ever tried embedding an episode in WordPress, you know it can take more clicks than it should. A small update to your site can turn into a lot of bouncing between menus just to get one episode in the right place. So we gave the Buzzsprout WordPress plugin a much-needed refresh. Now you can add an episode with a slash command, choose the player size, and embed your latest episode, a specific episode, or a playlist right inside the editor. And for the first time, Buzzsprout embeds work on WordPress.com, too. If you already use the plugin, update to ​version 2.0.0​ to try it out! Get Started New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Episode of the Week What if your podcast could answer customer questions before they ever reached your inbox? In this ​episode of Happy to Help​, Cara Pacetti joins Jordan and Priscilla to talk about using podcasting to educate customers, answer common questions, and make support feel more personal. Listen to the episode to see how your podcast can become part of your customer support strategy! Listen to Episode  Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  5. 4 Aug

    Publish Video to Spotify and YouTube

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! If you're already recording video, you know the work doesn't end when the recording does. Next comes uploading the same episode file to multiple platforms just to get it everywhere you want it. But now, you can publish video episodes to Spotify and YouTube directly from your Buzzsprout account. Upload one video to Buzzsprout, and we’ll publish it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube while continuing to share your audio everywhere else. Instead of juggling multiple logins, you can manage your podcast from one place. One upload gives your audience more ways to watch or listen to your podcast! You can get started with Spotify and YouTube video in your Buzzsprout account today. Get Started Episode of the Week Listeners often drop off at the beginning or end of an episode when the intro runs too long, or the outro loses momentum. In this episode, PodMatch founder Alex Sanfilippo joins Buzzsprout's Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, to share practical ways to tighten your podcast intros and outros, keep listeners engaged, and improve episode completion. Listen to Episode I know we've been talking a lot about video podcasting lately, but I promise we have some fun audio-only updates in the mix. Be sure to check back next week for something new!  Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  6. 28 Jul

    Better Podcast Gear

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Podcast equipment has gotten a lot better over the last few years. Unfortunately, it's also gotten a lot more confusing. There are hundreds of microphones, dozens of audio interfaces, and no shortage of YouTube videos telling you the "best" setup. It's easy to spend weeks researching gear instead of recording your next episode. That's why we put together ​Podcast Equipment: What I Learned from 500 Episodes​. Instead of reviewing every microphone on the market, it focuses on the handful of equipment decisions that actually make a difference so you can build a setup you'll be happy with for years. One of those decisions is whether to choose a USB or XLR microphone. That's exactly what we cover in this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A. We break down the tradeoffs, explain who each option is best for, and hopefully save you from buying more microphone than you actually need. Whether you're starting from scratch or making a few upgrades, these resources will help you build a setup that works for you! Listen to Podcasting Q&A Read Blog New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 3:30p pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Grow Your Craft If you've ever wished it was easier to hear from your listeners, this one's for you. Join us today at 1:00 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Class featuring Fan Mail! We'll show you how it works, share creative ways podcasters are using it, and answer your questions live. RSVP for Class Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  7. 21 Jul

    Are You Losing Listeners?

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! It's easy to assume your podcast grows because you publish consistently, improve your audio, or spend more time promoting each episode. But what if your biggest growth opportunities were decided long before someone ever pressed play? This week on Buzzcast, Jordan is joined by podcast strategist Courtney Elmer to talk about the small decisions that shape how new listeners discover your show.  They walk through the five "gatekeepers" every podcast has: your cover art, podcast name, description, episode titles, and show notes, and explain how each one influences whether someone listens or keeps scrolling. One idea that really stood out to me is that podcast metrics are a trailing indicator. Instead of obsessing over downloads, Courtney encourages podcasters to focus on the decisions that drive listener behavior in the first place. It's a refreshing way to think about growth, especially if your show has been around for a while. The episode is full of practical examples, and Jordan even puts Buzzcast through the framework live, making it easy to apply the same ideas to your own show! If you've ever looked at your podcast and wondered, "What's the next thing I should improve?" this episode is a great place to start! Listen to Buzzcast New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a ​Buzzsprout Orientation​ hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation One quick favor before you go! The podcasting community is helping shape the Podcast Movement 2026 schedule, and we'd love your support! If you'd like to see the Buzzsprout team on stage this year, we'd be grateful if you voted for our sessions below: • ​Vote for Jordan's Talk on Getting Listeners to Do What You Ask ​  • ​Vote for Alban's Talk on Audio, Video, or Both?​  • ​Vote for Tom's Talk on Podcast Stats​ Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

  8. 14 Jul

    Is Video Podcasting Hard

    Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! About a month ago, the Buzzcast team turned the show into a video podcast. Rather than speculate about whether video is worth it, they decided to try it themselves and see what actually happened. Some parts have been exactly what they expected. Others... not so much! In this episode of Buzzcast they discussed what they learned after the first month, including the real numbers, what surprised them most, and one recording mistake that still hurts to think about. They also cover: How many people are actually watching on Apple PodcastsWhat the early video stats are starting to revealWhy editing video takes much longer than editing audioAnd how one failed recording reinforced the importance of a reliable workflowA big takeaway is that they still think audio is the easiest way to start a podcast!  If you've been thinking about adding video, or you're already experimenting with it, this episode gives an honest look at the tradeoffs after a month of real-world experience! Listen to Buzzcast New to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 pm EST for a Buzzsprout Orientation hosted by our Podcaster Success Team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch!  Sign up for Orientation Grow Your Craft Join us on July 16th for Podcasting Made Simple Live, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise! Use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket. One quick favor before you go!The podcasting community is helping shape the Podcast Movement 2026 schedule, and we'd love your support! If you'd like to see the Buzzsprout team on stage this year, we'd be grateful if you voted for our sessions below: • Vote for Jordan's Talk on Getting Listeners to Do What You Ask ​ • Vote for Alban's Talk on Audio, Video, or Both?​ • Vote for Tom's Talk on Podcast Stats​ Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

See All (114)

About

A weekly roundup of podcast industry news and updates from the Buzzsprout team! Each episode aims at making podcasters successful with tips, tech reviews, upcoming events, and links to content aimed at making new and seasoned podcasters successful.

Information

  • Channel
    Buzzsprout
  • Creator
    Buzzsprout
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Buzzsprout Weekly
  • Show Website
    Buzzsprout Weekly

More From Buzzsprout

You Might Also Like