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Send us a Text Message.In this snapcast, we are joined by Brian as we dive into Tom Webster's latest release, "The Audience is Listening: A Little Guide to Building a Big Podcast." With his wealth of experience in podcast research and captivating presentation style, Tom's new book promises to offer practical strategies that will help sustain podcast growth!Support the Show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a...

Send us a Text Message.This episode highlights Overcast's game-changing features like Voice Boost and Smart Speed, which significantly enhance audio quality and eliminate awkward pauses. Learn about Spotify's approach to listener comments compared to YouTube's system, and hear our thoughts on the impact of requiring podcaster approval for comments. We also cover The Podcast Host's survey of top podcasting gear, and discuss the marketing prowess behind the Blue Yeti microphone, its pros, and c...

Send us a Text Message.In this extra special episode of Buzzcast, we share the heartfelt journey behind Buzzsprout's exciting rebrand! View the discussion thread on Twitter/X!Be sure to read 15 Years of Buzzsprout, where Kevin reflects on Buzzsprout's humble beginnings and a bright outlook for the future. Kevin and Alban detail their collaboration with the branding experts at Goal to create a design that honors Buzzsprout's roots while signaling growth and innovation. This rebrand is more tha...

Send us a Text Message.Alban and Kevin are back from the Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando with some fun ideas to share your podcast with others at your next meetup or conference! We're also unveiling Buzzsprout's newest podcast, Buzzsprout Weekly, along with an update for our Android users. Then we are diving into efficiency in both podcast listening speed and bandwidth, leading to a shocking confession from Kevin about his content consumption habits.Links mentioned in this episode Buz...

Send us a Text Message.We're sharing some things we've been working on at Buzzsprout, including episode backups, chapters for Spotify, and transcription editing tools. Then, we spied something new in Spotify's help articles: video episodes for podcasts not hosted on Spotify! View the discussion thread on Twitter/XSound-off question: Have you ever lost podcast files due to a lack of backup? If so, how did you handle it?Links mentioned in this episode:Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando - Wednes...

Send us a Text Message.As we try to solve the mystery of fluctuating podcast downloads, we delve into a more serious conversation sparked by recent trends on the Buzzsprout platform. Could it be the ripple effect of Apple's auto-download adjustments, or is something else at play? We offer up some troubleshooting tips for fellow podcasters. The discussion continues with a look at Spotify's latest features, including transcripts and chapter markers. We'll share firsthand experiences and ma...