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How To Upload A Podcast (To iTunes Or Any Other Directory)

By Ross Winn

Updated November 17, 2021

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It’s a fairly common misconception that iTunes (now Apple Podcasts) and other podcast directories host your podcast media files (typically an MP3). You don’t actually upload your podcast episode files to iTunes.

What really happens is that you show Apple Podcasts where your podcast files are located in the form of an RSS feed.

Then every time you upload a new episode, your feed is automatically updated – and iTunes updates your show listing with the new episode accordingly.

Make sense?

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Podcasting Resources & Tools For Every Level

By Ross Winn

Updated April 20, 2022

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These are my favorite tools and resources for podcasting. I currently use or have previously used all the tools listed here and highly recommend them.

I broke them up into sections so you can easily find everything: podcasting resources, website resources, and graphics & video resources – but most podcasters will need all of the above at some point.

How To Record A Podcast With Skype (3 Different Ways)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 21, 2021

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It’s extremely common to use Skype for podcast interviews. It’s free, most people already have an account, and it’s easy to use.

Makes sense so far.

But recording your Skype calls requires additional software or hardware, or both.

I also recommend you have your guest use a dedicated microphone if at all possible. And make sure they are using Skype on the computer, not on their phone. Those can be interrupted by regular phone calls.

I’ll highlight 3 different ways you can record your Skype interviews, starting with the easiest:

Best Podcast Editing & Production Services (For Every Budget)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 12, 2021

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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just record your podcast, wait a couple of days, and have a perfectly edited and ready-to-go podcast episode to deliver to your audience?

Well, you can!

Looking for podcast editing software?

There are a number of podcast editing services that will do just that. But that’s not all. Many of these companies will implement ID3 tags, create show notes and links, and even upload the episode for you.

They can help you choose podcast equipment, design cover art, submit to podcast directories, consult on show ideas, start a podcast… you name it!

The services – and prices – vary between companies, so I’ll highlight what’s included and what you might have to pay extra for where possible.

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Top Podcasting Blogs & Websites (2019 Edition)

By Ross Winn

Updated September 9, 2021

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Click here if you’re looking for podcast hosting websites.

2019 Update: Updated the stats and added estimated traffic numbers from a few different well-known sites.

This site (podcastinsights.com) is one of our favorites – but we might be biased 😉 There are many great resources for podcasters so we wanted to highlight them here. Enjoy!

Also, if you’re looking to start your own podcasting site, check out this ‘how to start a blog’ guide.

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Web Hosting

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Remote Recording

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How To Upload A Podcast (To iTunes Or Any Other Directory)

Podcasting Resources & Tools For Every Level

How To Record A Podcast With Skype (3 Different Ways)

Best Podcast Editing & Production Services (For Every Budget)

Top Podcasting Blogs & Websites (2019 Edition)