Buzzcast

Ever wondered how customer support could shape your podcasting experience? This week on Buzzcast, we're joined by the head of our support team, Priscilla Brooke. We're buzzing about a new project where every team member, from co-founders to developers to designers, will be working support shifts for the next month! We believe this will bring everyone closer to our podcasting community and foster fresh improvements to our platform and services. 

Our team members working support shifts is more than just a change of routine. It's a deep dive into the mind of our podcasting community, the highs and lows of their content creation journey, their challenges, and their triumphs. It's the essence of the empathy we harbor, which we believe fuels great customer support. We're also eager to share what we've learned about effective, friendly and supportive communication with our customers. Listen in as Priscilla unveils the four pillars of communication that shape our approach to customer support.

And because we believe in mixing work with a healthy dose of fun, we've woven in some inside stories on how we strive for those shiny customer ratings, and offer tips and tricks on dealing with those occasional technical hiccups. Plus, we test Alban and Kevin's knowledge with support trivia! 

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

In this episode, the hosts unveil a unique podcast recommendation feature called Podroll and how it could reshape podcast discoverability.

We're also thrilled about the newest Buzzsprout Conversations episode featuring Jack Rhysider, the man behind the popular Darknet Diaries podcast.

And finally, from transcription services to the greatest gear RØDE has to offer, we hear from podcasters what they have on their holiday wishlist.

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Buzzsprout Podcast Stats Delay: What Happened?
• Buzzcast Episode: The Day Podcasts Stopped
• Buzzsprout Conversations: How Jack Rhysider Creates Darknet Diaries
  Watch on Youtube or Listen to the podcast!
• RØDE's Limited-Edition White Collection
• Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B?

📣 Sound-Off Question: What is a podcast you wish existed, but doesn't? This can be film & tv spin-off podcasts, or a podcast from your favorite celeb, etc.
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

We've scored an opportunity to peek into YouTube's RSS ingestion process, and we're taking a detailed look at the challenges podcasters face with YouTube integration. We compare YouTube views to podcast downloads, understanding YouTube's terms of service and discussing the technical prowess needed for Buzzsprout to fetch YouTube stats. We'll also debate the pros and cons of YouTube's podcasting strategy and the impact it has on content creators.

As we wrap up, we'll explore the ripple effect of iOS 17 on podcast downloads and the potential repercussions of Spotify's guest tagging feature.  And in the Sound-Off segment we've got a special surprise - we're gifting one lucky listener their wishlist item!

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!

Stories mentioned in this episode:
Wondery TV Channels
YouTube's RSS Meeting
37signals Moving To Buzzsprout
iOS 17 Impact On Downloads

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is on your podcasting wishlist this holiday season?
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

Taking a break from podcasting may sound impossible, but we have some advice that could help make taking time off a reality! Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi joins us this episode to share stories from Rails World in Amsterdam last week and discuss why podcasters feel the need to never stop producing content.  We're also sharing some invaluable insights from Jack Rhysider's  recent three-month hiatus from Darknet Diaries. Get ready to dispel fears about losing listeners and income streams during breaks as we unfold how stepping back can reboot your mental well-being as well as your podcast's health.

View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter/X!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Rails World
Buzzsprout Conversations
Amazon Shuts Down AMP
Riverside Editor & Teleprompter
Apple Podcasts Episode Artwork Guide & Kids & Family Category Guide
Auphonic Automatic Filler-Word Cutter
Mark Zuckerberg Joins Lex Fridman Podcast in Metaverse
Killer Bee Studios: A Podcast Metaverse Podcast Experience


📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you taken a break from your podcast? How did you go about it?
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

We're back! Join us as we recount our adventures at the Buzzsprout meetup in sunny Orlando, Florida, and explore the transformative power of team retreats!

In this episode, we discuss the demise of Google's podcast platform and its impact on third-party apps. Then we take a deep-dive into the newest updates to Apple and how to leverage B2B podcasting to get hired for a branded podcast. Moreover, we raise the alarm on a disconcerting new trend plaguing the industry – podcast scams, including the notorious Kast Media scandal.

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!

BUZZSPROUT COMPANY MEETUP
Check out our podcast-themed breakfast!

GOOGLE PODCASTS
Google Podcasts is sending yet another app to the graveyard.

PODCAST INDUSTRY SCAMS
Watch the Coffeezilla video on YouTube.
Kast Media Podcast Scam
Tenderfoot TV Sues Cadence13 for Non-Payment

IMPACT OF B2B PODCASTING
Read the report by Lower Street

APPLE UPDATES
RODE & MacOS Sonoma are not jiving yet
Watch Stephen Robles' video to see the newest iOS17 updates
Apple's Connected Subscriptions

PODCAST RADIO
Read the Podnews article about the launch of podcast radio!

📣 SOUND-OFF EXERCISE: Tell us about your first car in 30 seconds!
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

While the hosts are out, the team at Buzzsprout is answering the listener-submitted questions about podcasting, from understanding episode types to creating eye-catching cover art and tackling the enigma that is podcast metrics.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode Types:
How to make a great podcast trailer
Cover Art:
OnlyPod Cover Art Preview
Google Fonts
MyFonts
What the Font
GIMP Image Editor
Adobe Express
Canva
Fiverr
Midjourney
Stats:
Buzzsprout Platform Stats
Listen Notes

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

What was it like to spend three days in the midst of a bustling expo hall with six stages? That's precisely what we tackled at the Podcast Movement Conference in Denver. The experience was full of highs and lows, from the confusing Denver Airport and emergency evacuations, to making heartening connections within the podcasting community.  Through it all, we heard updates and announcements from podcasting's heavy-hitters; YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!

YOUTUBE
YouTube announced that by the end of the year, they will ingest RSS Feeds, podcasts will be available globally, and users will even be able to add RSS Feeds to YouTube Music (including private ones!)

SPOTIFY
Spotify will soon be adding recommendations and a podcast bio to their platform.

APPLE
Apple announced the release of Subscription analytics on the Apple Podcasts Connect dashboard!

AI vs COPYRIGHT
A court in Washington D.C. has ruled that only works with human authors can receive copyrights.

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is your biggest podcasting pet peeve?
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

 We're talking about Podcast Movement, and we've got the insider scoop on everything from our plans to the meetup we're hosting for Buzzsprout podcasters. And if that isn't intriguing enough, we're unraveling the mystery of Denver Airport. From gargoyles and secret messages to conspiracy theories about aliens and the New World Order, we're diving headfirst into the enigmatic lore surrounding this locale.

Do you know your strengths and weaknesses as a podcaster? We took the PodScore quiz from PodPros and really loved the results! Then we congratulate Descript and Squadcast for their integration and take a look at podcast tattoos.

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!

PODCAST MOVEMENT DENVER
We're hosting a Buzzsprout Meetup at Podcast Movement and would love to see you there! To get on the text reminders, text "buzzsprout" to 866-751-3441.

Take a look at the Denver Airport Conspiracies here!

PODSCORE
Alex from Podmatch created a fun quiz called PodScore to give podcasters an idea of what kind of podcaster they are, and ways in which they can improve their podcasting workflow.

PATREON
Patreon has encountered billing & payout issues the last month, but hopefully, they will be resolved soon.
They have also integrated with Spotify's Open Access.

DESCRIPT & SQUADCAST
Congrats to Descript and Squadcast for their recent integration!

PODCAST TATTOOS
Take a look at the tattoos for Canadian Politics is Boring, Crime Junkie, Joe Rogan Experience, and Podcast Movement!
 
📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is the worst environment you've ever recorded a podcast in?
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

Tom Rossi joins us as we take a deep-dive into the bizarre world of fake podcasts on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, unmasking the intentions behind these deceitful strategies. From an analysis of Twitter's recent rebranding to a conversation about the sponsorship opportunity to Rails World, this episode is loaded with insights for all podcast enthusiasts.

We're thrilled to announce a new Buzzsprout Conversations video with the incredible radio host, MTV VJ, and co-founder of podcasting, Adam Curry. Also, we delve into the potential of TikTok's new feature that allows podcasters to link their RSS feed to the platform. And did you know that some libraries offer recording booths for patrons? Discover more such intriguing nuggets in this episode of Buzzcast!

View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!
Special thanks to Tom Rossi for joining us! You can find him on Twitter (X) @tomrossi7

FAKE PODCASTS
Influencers and hustle bros are faking podcasts to look more official. Watch the wild and humorous video by Jaime French to learn all about it.

RAILS WORLD AMSTERDAM
Apply to the Rails World Podcast program for the opportunity to get a conference ticket, 3-night hotel stay, and a recording space! Deadline is August 7th, 2023.

TWITTER / X
Twitter is now simply "X".

COHOST AI FOR MORE LANGUAGES
Buzzsprout's Cohost AI now works with Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Indonesian, Swedish, Czech, and Hungarian.

PODBASE
Podbase (by Charles Wiltgen) now tests whether or not RSS feeds follow the Podcast Standards Project standard for RSS feeds.

TIKTOK LINKS TO PODCASTS
TikTok is sending invitations to podcasters to link their RSS feed to the app.

RIVERSIDE MAGIC CLIPS
Riverside now has an AI tool called Magic Clips to find the best clips for social media.

PODBOOK
We got one thanks to Podium! Check out our How To Start A Podcast Podbook

BUZZSPROUT CONVERSATIONS: ADAM CURRY
Watch the interview on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel!

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is your "why" or inspiration behind starting your podcast?
To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!

Contact Buzzcast

• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods
• Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
• Email us at support@buzzsprout.com

Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!