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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.

11 HR AGO

Get Booked on Podcasts

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! For years, we’ve said one of the fastest ways to grow a podcast is by guesting on other shows. But we hadn’t really tested it ourselves. So this year, we did! Jordan ran an experiment testing cold outreach, guest platforms, and everything in between and ended up getting booked on 8+ podcasts. What surprised her the most was how easy it was! Being a podcast guest isn’t about having a big audience or impressive credentials. Most hosts are just trying to answer three questions: Can you serve their listeners? Can you communicate clearly? Can you make their life easier? Once she understood that, she built a strategy focused on pitching podcasts where she was a natural fit and could provide value. Approaching being a podcast guest as collaboration, not promotion, leads to better conversations, real relationships, and growth for your show along the way. She also found that tools like PodMatch sped things up significantly, since you’re connecting with hosts who are already looking for guests. If you're ready to get booked on podcasts, this is a resource you don't want to miss! Read the full guide: Get Booked on Podcasts in 2026 And if you want more on being a podcast guest, checkout 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. Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

2 min
17 MAR

Your AI Analyst

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! A few weeks ago, Kevin tried something a little nerdy. He fed Buzzcast’s entire back catalog (titles, downloads, durations, and transcripts) into ChatGPT to see what patterns it could find. Within a few minutes, the AI was pointing out things we hadn’t noticed in years of producing the show. Which topics perform best, what kinds of conversations create the most engagement, and even how each host contributes to the flow of the episode! It also surfaced opportunities to improve: better title patterns, segments that work especially well, and ideas for future episodes based on what listeners already love. This week on Buzzcast, the team walks through how you can run the same kind of analysis on your own podcast using your episode list and transcripts. If you want to spot patterns in your content, optimize your back catalog, and plan stronger future episodes, this episode is for you! Listen to Buzzcast Short on Time? Here are some quick videos to better your podcast this week: Podcast Chapters in Apple and Spotify5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started PodcastingHave a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

2 min
10 MAR

The Safest Ways to Add Music to Your Podcast

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Over the years, we’ve received quite a few emails from podcasters in a panic! Their latest episode had been removed from a directory because they used a popular song for the intro. Most of them assumed it was fine because they credited the artist or weren’t making money from the show. But most music is protected, and using it without permission can lead to takedowns. If you're using music in your show, the safest route is to use podcast-safe music, like: • Creative Commons music: usually free with attribution • Royalty-free music libraries: pay once or subscribe • Public domain recordings: music with an expired copyright In our latest blog post, we share 10 of the best places to get free music for your podcast.This topic actually came up recently in the Buzzsprout Facebook Community, where podcasters were discussing the safest way to add music to an episode without risking a takedown. The general consensus was: if you don’t have the rights to the track, don’t use it. And if you want to go a step further, we recently talked through the best practices for incorporating music into your podcast on an episode of Podcasting Q&A. Cara walks through: • How to choose music that fits your show • Where to place it (intro, transitions, outro) • How to make sure it enhances the listening experience instead of distracting from it If you’re adding music to your podcast, or thinking about refreshing your intro, start here: 10 Best Places to Get Free Music for Your Podcast Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

2 min
3 MAR

How to Edit for Content

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! When I first started podcasting, I thought editing meant fixing mistakes. I would cut out ums, clean up the noise, and try to remove a pause or two.But I remember finishing one recording that was technically "perfect," and the episode was still hard to follow. That's when I realized editing isn't just for audio, it is also about telling a story! This week on Buzzcast, the team is talking about audio content editing: how to shape the dialogue so your interviews feel tighter, clearer, and more compelling. They cover how to “get good tape” (even when a guest gives you a non-answer), what to cut that quietly frustrates listeners, and how to trim preambles, filler words, repetition, and random detours without making your show feel robotic. If you want your episodes to tell a story and hold the thread from hook to conclusion, this episode is for you! Listen to Buzzcast Short on Time? Here are some quick videos to better your podcast this week: 5 Reasons to Use the Buzzsprout Mobile App Stop Losing New Listeners in the First Minute If you want more on content editing, be sure to check out this episode of Podcasting Q&A. Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

2 min
24 FEB

Apple Adds Video

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Over the past year, it feels like every headline has been saying the same thing: video is the future of podcasting. Then Apple announced, “Video arrives this spring.” And naturally, a lot of podcasters started wondering… should I be doing something about this? In this week’s episode of Buzzcast, the team unpacks what Apple’s new HLS video support actually is, and who it’s really for right now! The team also takes a practical look at the economics of video, how platforms sustain it, and what that means for everyday podcasters. If you’ve felt pressure to add video just because the platforms are talking about it, this conversation will help you decide what actually makes sense for your show! Listen to Buzzcast Short on Time? Here are some quick videos to better your podcast this week: Make Any Microphone Sound Better Remove Background Noise in Audacity FASTFix Zoom's Audio Issues in 41 SecondsHave a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

1 min
17 FEB

Podcast Meetups 101

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! At nearly every conference or meetup, someone says the same thing: “I didn’t realize how much I needed to meet other podcasters.” Because most of the time, this work happens alone. But that isolation doesn’t have to be part of the job. For many creators, local podcast meetups have helped turn solo work into a shared community! This week on Buzzcast, the team sat down with Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box Podcast and co-founder of JAX Podcasters United, to explore how a small meetup in 2018 grew into a 500+ member community. He breaks down exactly how to get started, including: How to plan your first meetup (even if you’ve never hosted an event) Where to host it, and why restaurants often welcome podcast groupsHow to market it without a big budgetWhen to introduce workshops, education tracks, or even a charity elementHow to keep events free without burning out If you’ve ever wished podcasting felt more connected, this episode is for you! Listen to Buzzcast Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

1 min
10 FEB

Stop Marketing on Instagram

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! If promoting your podcast on Instagram feels exhausting, you’re not imagining it! A lot of podcasters are putting in the effort on social media without seeing much return. In this video, we talk about a better way to think about podcast promotion! Instead of forcing your show into one platform or chasing trends, the focus is on thinking outside of the screen in more creative ways. Small shifts in how and where you share your show can make promotion feel more natural and be more effective! If social media has been feeling like a chore, this is a quick watch worth your time. Watch Video Do You Book Podcast Guests? Booking podcast guests has changed a lot in the past few years, and we’d love to hear what’s working for you right now. This quick survey takes less than two minutes, and your answers will help us understand how podcasters are finding guests and producing great interviews. If your response is selected, we may feature your podcast in an upcoming Buzzsprout blog post! Take Survey Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

1 min
3 FEB

How to Make Podcasting More Fun

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! Every recording is new, and every episode feels like progress towards your goal. But somewhere around six months in, that can change. Suddenly, what once felt exciting now just feels like routine, and podcasting slowly begins to feel more like work than a creative outlet. In this week’s episode of Buzzcast, the team is talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops being fun, and how to bring that joy back without walking away from your show! They share eight realistic shifts that can make podcasting feel lighter and more sustainable so you can have more fun with your weekly workflow! Podcasting is supposed to be something you enjoy building. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or are tired of hitting publish, this episode will help you reset. Listen to Buzzcast Do You Book Podcast Guests? Booking podcast guests has changed a lot in the past few years, and we’d love to hear what’s working for you right now. This quick survey takes less than two minutes, and your answers will help us understand how podcasters are finding guests and producing great interviews. If your response is selected, we may feature your podcast in an upcoming Buzzsprout blog post! Take Survey Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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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.