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Buzzcast

Hosted by Buzzsprout

Episodes

255

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Buzzcast helps podcasters stay informed, inspired, and excited to keep podcasting. Each week, Jordan, Kevin, and Alban break down the podcasting news, trends, tools, and creator debates that actually matter. We share what we’re seeing at Buzzsprout, what we’re testing ourselves, and what podcasters should pay attention to without chasing every new thing. The goal is to help you keep podcasting without burning out. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, occasional rabbit trails, and a reminder that podcasting should be fun!

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August 14, 2026Episode 24150 min

Spotify Is Skipping Your Ads, But Is That Bad For Podcasting?

Send us Fan MailSpotify is giving listeners a new way to skip past ads, intros, and calls to action. Some podcasters are calling it the beginning of the end of podcasting, and some listeners are singing praises. We put the outrage in perspective, debate whether easier skipping could actually strengthen podcasting, and explore how creators can make sponsorships and calls to action too entertaining to miss.We’re also celebrating several big Buzzsprout launches, including streamlined video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, a major WordPress plugin upgrade, and one-click submission to iHeart. We also get into the EU’s new AI disclosure requirements, consider when podcasters may need to label AI-generated content, and explain what AI tools don't actually fall under the AI Act. Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

August 7, 2026Episode 24013 min

Publish Video Podcasts To Spotify And YouTube

Send us Fan MailPublishing a video podcast shouldn’t mean juggling multiple platforms, logins, formats, and workflows.With Buzzsprout’s new video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, you can upload your video once and we’ll publish it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and audio podcast apps all from one place!We also discuss early video stats from Buzzcast, and talk about why YouTube is such a powerful way to reach new audiences, while traditional podcast apps continue to build deeply loyal listenership. And we’ve got another distribution update to share: one-click submission to iHeartRadio.Video distribution to Spotify and YouTube is available on all Buzzsprout video plans, with 1080p HD included.Links mentioned:Ed Mylett's 21 days a week routineContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

July 31, 2026Episode 23955 min

How to Script a Podcast Without Sounding Scripted

Send us Fan MailWe’re diving into how to script a podcast without ever sounding scripted so you can get the clarity and structure of a written plan while still keeping your natural voice!We break down the difference between scripts and outlines, which parts of an episode are actually worth writing word-for-word, how to prep guests without over-rehearsing them, and why reading your script out loud is one of the best ways to spot stiff language and tighten your message so you get to the point faster.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

July 24, 2026Episode 23814 min

The Secret To Reaching 800 Episodes: Fix Whatever Causes Burnout

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to publish 800 podcast episodes without burning out? Turns out, it's treating your podcast like a media supply chain. We’re talking about the biggest lessons from Buzzsprout podcaster Tom Raftery’s fine-tuned podcast workflow built through years of consistent publishing. In his blog, he explains why consistency comes from removing friction, how a foolproof pre-recording process can protect your time and energy, and why the right tools and responsive customer support matter most when something goes wrong.Read Tom's blogContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

July 17, 2026Episode 2371 hr 6 min

Are These 5 Podcast Choices Costing You Listeners? with Courtney Elmer

Send us Fan MailA great podcast can still get ignored if the packaging doesn’t convince anyone to press play!Courtney Elmer, founder and CEO of PodLaunch and host of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, joins us to put Buzzcast through a live audit of the five Podcast Content Gatekeepers: cover art, podcast name, podcast description, episode titles, and show notes. Score your own podcast along with us, while she helps Buzzcast figure out where it may be losing potential listeners, and why small changes can make a bigger difference than chasing the latest podcast growth tactic.Links mentioned:PodLaunchInsider Secrets to a Top 100 PodcastBingeworthy Episode Title Cheat SheetPodcast Health Score™ waitlist (Post show) Check out Courtney's AirBnB!Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

July 10, 2026Episode 23618 min

Why We Took Our Show Off Spotify And What Brought Us Back

Send us Fan MailWe're explaining why we originally pulled the podcast from Spotify, what changed, and why Spotify’s role in video podcasting finally brought us back. We also discuss our lingering concerns about open podcasting, targeted advertising, and what we’ve learned from working directly with Spotify’s podcast team.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

July 3, 2026Episode 23552 min

Managing Listener Feedback And Criticism

Send us Fan MailWe're talking through creating a healthy feedback filter so you can tell the difference between criticism that helps, confusion that needs clarification, and negativity that deserves to be ignored! We discuss where podcasters are likely to get feedback, why public comments can feel so much heavier than private messages, and how to stop one bad review from drowning out all the people who are cheering you on.Links mentioned in this episode:Beach Too Sandy, Water Too WetThis American Life: Everyone's a CriticHappy to Help: Using Psychology to Thrive in Customer Support with Melody Wilding Buzzcast: 8 Tips To Make Podcasting more Fun And Less Like A ChoreBuzzcast: How To Get Listeners To Actually Do What You AskBuzzcast: Creative Ways To Use Voicemail In Your PodcastContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

June 26, 2026Episode 23421 min

Is Video Podcasting Hard? What We Learned After One Month

Send us Fan MailAfter a month of publishing Buzzcast as a video podcast, we have some real stats, workflow notes, and one very painful mistake to talk about.In this episode, we check in on our video podcasting experiment: how many people are actually watching, what Apple Podcasts video stats seem to tell us, and what surprised us most.We talk through what happened when a full video recording failed, why editing video is so much harder than audio, how difficult video files are to transfer, and why an audio setup is much easier than a video setup.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

June 19, 2026Episode 2331 hr 13 min

How to Find the Right Podcast Co-Host

Send us Fan MailFinding a podcast co-host can make your show more fun, sustainable, and dynamic! But picking the wrong person can also make podcasting way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, we talk through where to actually find a good co-host, why a “anyone want to start a podcast?” post is probably not the strongest strategy, and what to look for before you commit to recording together.We also discuss how to test a potential co-host before making things official, why recurring guests or people in your life can become great co-hosts, and why writing down a few simple expectations early can save you from a lot of awkward conversations later.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

June 12, 2026Episode 23216 min

Apple Is Giving Listeners More Ways To Discover Your Show

Send us Fan MailWWDC26 dropped a set of Apple Podcasts changes that could seriously improve how people discover and consume podcasts! We're talking about the few updates podcasters should know about.And if you have a story about how you found a cohost, or advice from your experience with a cohost, let us know by sending Fan Mail!Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

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