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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...

Send us a Text Message.*tap-tap* Is this thing on? We're scratching our heads over here at Buzzcast after discovering that our episodes are not showing on the Apple Podcast app. Let us know if you've experienced something similar!And don't forget to text us why it would be good to do a Buzzsprout meetup in your city!Support the Show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic ...

Send us a Text Message.This episode, we are revealing how we've made Buzzsprout Ads even better with a way for advertisers to have more control over what podcasts run their ads! Plus, we've rolled out Fan Mail for all Buzzsprout podcasters and are taking the time to answer questions about the new feature. Then, we toss around the idea of a Buzzsprout meetup in a town near you!View the discussion thread on Twitter/X!Sound-Off Question: Should we come to your town for a Buzzsprout meetup? ...

Send us a Text Message.Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X!📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what yo...

Send us a Text Message.Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X!📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response fe...

Send us a Text Message.Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how ...