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Making your podcast RSS feed look good in the browser

Chrome is removing XSLT, the technology that made RSS feeds readable in a browser. We've rebuilt how Transistor feeds look in the browser using only CSS, with your cover art, show details, feed URL, and episode list.

Best podcast analytics tools

Podcast stats can show you how many people listen to each episode, what apps people use (Apple Podcasts, Spotify), and what your most popular episode is.

How do I get more reviews on Apple Podcasts?

The number of ratings, downloads, and subscribers you get will determine how you rank in Apple Podcasts. Here's how to get more podcast reviews.

How to create a paid private podcast

Podcasters like Sam Harris, Ben Thompson, and John Gruber are earning revenue by selling access to their private podcast. Here's how you can do it.

The Acquired podcast is number 1 in the charts

As a small team, the Acquired podcast has climbed ahead of large media brands like The Daily, Dateline, Joe Rogan, Crime Junkie, Smartless, and NPR.

Spotify for Creators alternative for podcast hosting

Getting serious about your podcast? It's time to upgrade your podcast hosting.

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Beta testers wanted: automatically generate show notes from your transcript

One of our engineers, Jason, is working on a new add-on that will auto-populate your show's description, title, and chapters based on your episode's transcript. This would be available to users who use our automatic transcription feature​.

The tools we use (and love)

Transistor uses these software tools to keep our podcast-hosting business running. We especially love supporting other independent software builders!

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New podcast website theme: Cinema

A new podcast website theme built for video. Episodes lead with a full-width video player, with audio, show notes, chapters, and transcripts on every page.

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Transistor MCP: manage your podcast from Claude and ChatGPT

Connect your Transistor account to your AI tool (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok). Upload and publish an episode, generate a transcript, write show notes with chapters, and ask questions about your podcast stats.

Best Podcast Hosting Platforms in 2026

A comparison of the best podcast hosting platforms in 2026: Transistor, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Podbean, RSS.com, Simplecast, Libsyn, and Spreaker. Features, pricing, and who each one is best for.

Publishing video on Apple Podcasts doubled my plays

A real case study: Primary Technology added video to Apple Podcasts and saw plays climb 136% in 60 days, with no drop on YouTube or other podcast apps.

The best video podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts right now

Here are the best video podcast episodes to watch right now, plus what creators can learn from each one.

How to switch podcast hosting platforms without losing listeners

If you're moving from one podcast host to another, you won't lose existing followers if you do a 301 redirect from your old RSS feed to your new RSS feed.

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Update on the video podcast beta

Upload one video, and Transistor publishes it to Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and your RSS feed. Beta invites start April 27.

What is a video podcast?

A video podcast is an on-demand series you can watch or listen to anytime. Video podcasts can be distributed to YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts HLS, and RSS. Learn how to upload once, distribute everywhere.

Apple's Eddy Cue just appeared on Apple Podcasts in HLS video

Apple SVP Eddy Cue's interview on TBPN was published on Apple Podcasts as an HLS video podcast. Watch the full interview now.

The history of video podcasts (they've been around since 2005)

Video podcasts aren't new. Steve Jobs demoed them on stage in 2005. Here's the full history of video in podcasting, from iTunes to Apple's HLS relaunch in 2026

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Add private podcasts to Ghost CMS for members

Use private podcasts as a paid membership perk! Official integration between Ghost and Transistor. Keeps your subscriber list automatically in sync.

Apple Podcasts now supports video streaming (2026)

Apple Podcasts now supports HLS video streaming in iOS 26.4. Here's what it means for listeners and podcasters, plus resources to get started.

How to start a podcast in 2026

Step-by-step plan to launch, promote, and monetize a successful podcast. Learn how to publish on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

10 Cool Things You Can Do With Transistor

Whether you are learning how to start a podcast or managing multiple existing podcasts, Transistor includes practical tools that make podcast distr

Podcast Industry News and Trends – February 2026

Looking at the podcast industry news over the past few months it shows that a trend of mainstream recognition is emerging. Streaming platforms are

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Pre-fill your podcast show notes with templates

Automatically insert pre-formatted text (section headings, social links) when you create a new episode. No more copy and paste from previous episode!

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Publish your private podcast on Spotify

Private podcast subscribers can now listen on Spotify. With SOA support, members can access your premium content directly in the Spotify app.

Popular Podcast Listening Apps for 2026

Discover the best-rated and most popular podcast apps for iOS and Android, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pocket Casts.

Best Podcast Hosting For Agencies

Agencies are increasingly offering podcast production as part of their client services. Podcasts have always been an effective way to build brand a

Free music for podcasts

Need to find some good royalty-free intro/outro songs for your podcast? Download free MP3 & WAV tracks here. Use an intro theme song to set the tone.

Podcasts for bootstrappers and indie hackers

If you're bootstrapping, it's nice to hear from other folks who are also launching, building, and growing startups. Here's a list of bootstrapping podcasts.

Justin Jackson

Learn how starting a podcast in 2012 changed my life, and eventually lead to the founding of Transistor.fm

How to deal with burnout as a podcaster

Tired of the relentless demands of creating episodes, booking guests, and managing advertiser expectations? Here's how to deal with podcaster burnout.

How does Gen Z listen to podcasts?

What's the most popular podcast app for Gen Z? How do they discover new podcasts? How are they different than older generations? Learn from our new survey data.

Best Podcast Hosting For Non-Profits

Across the nonprofit sector, podcasting has become a powerful tool for storytelling, advocacy and community engagement. Charities, foundations, NGO

Best Podcast Hosting For Universities

One of the growing use cases we see at Transistor is Podcast Hosting for Universities and Colleges. Higher Education institutions are turning to po

Best Podcasting Jobs

For many, podcasting starts out as just a hobby or a side hustle, however as our skills grow we realise that a whole new world of job opportunities

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In beta: HLS video streaming

This feature allows your listeners to seamlessly switch between audio and video versions of your episodes, all within the same RSS feed.

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Recommend other podcasts to your podcast's fans

We have a feature called podcast recommendations that lets you showcase up to 10 shows you think your listeners should discover.

Why your podcast needs a trailer episode

Before you can submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc, you'll need to have at least one episode published in your feed. We recommend that you publish a trailer episode right away so you can submit it to all the apps, and start building anticipation (and subscribers) for your podcast. You should do this well ahead of your podcast's official launch!

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New podcast website theme: Beacon

A new template designed specifically for churches, faith-based organizations, and non-profits using Transistor to host their podcasts.

How to Record and Publish a Podcast Using Riverside and Transistor

The easiest way to record and edit a podcast on Riverside and distribute it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more using Transistor.fm hosting

Best way to share a podcast episode

How to send someone a link that opens the episode in their podcast player, share on social media, Instagram stories, email, and more

How to Upload and Publish a Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Learn how to upload and publish your podcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Info on podcast hosting, RSS feeds, and distribution.

Will YouTube help your podcast grow?

YouTube's algorithm won't magically solve your podcast growth challenges. Learn how to approach the platform strategically as a podcaster.

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Submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts with one click

Learn how to submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts in one click using Transistor's new automated submission feature. Skip the manual process!

Podcast App Graveyard

A list of dead podcast-listening apps

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Social Interact Podcasting 2.0 tag

Our new Bluesky comments feature (which turns replies on Bluesky into comments on your podcast's website) now supports the Podcasting 2.0 Social Interact tag!

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Bluesky podcast comments and auto-posting

Auto-post your podcast episodes to Bluesky. Replies to your social posts on Bluesky turn into comments on your podcast website!

How to Create a Private Podcast in 2026

Step-by-step instructions for setting up secure, exclusive podcast feeds for your business, community, or paid subscribers.

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New podcast website theme: Quasar

Minimalist podcast website design with a playful twist. Clean typography and vibrant accent colors give it a nice balance between professional and fun.

Transistor Surpasses Simplecast on List of Top Hosting Platforms

At the beginning of 2018, we started with just one RSS feed on Transistor. In 2024 we surpassed Simplecast as the 9th most popular premium hosting platform, powering over 26,000 feeds.

How to Monetize Your Podcast in 2026: A Complete Guide

Want to make money from your podcast? Here is how we see podcasters earning money: ad rates, sponsors, memberships, and more!

Why Some Podcasters Are Rethinking Their Sponsorship Strategy

Podcast ads aren't always the best path to monetization. Learn why some podcasters are moving away from traditional ads and what they're doing instead.

Why are podcasters moving to Bluesky?

Podcasters are getting improved organic reach, genuine engagement, and simpler content sharing on Bluesky, free from algorithmic suppression.

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Easily add podcast guest credits from Bluesky, GitHub, and more

Create profiles for anybody involved in the creation of your podcast. Easily add guest profiles from Bluesky, Mastodon, or GitHub.

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Embed your podcast episodes directly in Kit (ConvertKit) newsletters

Feature podcast episodes in your newsletter! Podcasters like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Acquired use newsletters to boost their listenership.

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Create a podcast network and website featuring all your shows

Create your own podcast network! Organize multiple podcasts into a network and create a beautiful website that features all your shows in one place

Is podcasting still growing?

Discover if podcasting is still growing in 2026, how listener habits are changing, and strategies to grow your podcast audience effectively.

Happy International Podcast Day

We're having a contest: publish an episode, and you could win

Acquired podcast interviews Zuckerberg in San Francisco

Guests included Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Daniel Ek (Spotify), and Emily Chang (Bloomberg), and over 6,000 fans were in attendance.

Best podcasts for programmers

A list of programming podcasts about coding, web development, front-end, back-end, Laravel, Ruby, JavaScript, APIs, CSS, and more.

Podcast Movement 2024 tips

Podcast Movement is the largest conference and tradeshow for the podcast industry. It brings together podcast creators, platforms, and industry folks in one place.

Best way to publish an audio and video podcast at the same time

Distribute your audio podcast to Apple Podcasts and your video podcast to YouTube and Spotify

Welcome to the team Michael!

Meet our new full-time Support Engineer: he answers live chat, improves our help docs, and works on dev-related customer success projects.

Formatting your podcast's show notes for different apps

I tested how HTML show notes render (display) in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube Music, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Overcast.

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Recommend other podcasts with podroll

Podroll is a new feature that enables you (as a podcaster) to recommend other podcasts, and for other podcasters to recommend your podcast.

How to hire an audio editor for your podcast

I started hiring Chris to edit my podcast episode six years ago. He's great! Here's how you can find your own audio editor for your podcast.

Recording podcast interviews is better in-person

Should you record your podcast remotely or in-person? Nathan Barry, founder of Kit, explores the benefits of being in the same room.

Google Podcasts alternatives to use (instead of YouTube Music)

Google announced that it is shutting down Google Podcasts in 2024. However, many users don't want to use YouTube Music: use these apps instead.

Promote your product using dynamic podcast ads

If you haven’t heard of (or used) dynamic ad insertion for your podcast, you’re missing out on an awesome promo opportunity for your own products.

How to promote a podcast

Want more listeners for your podcast? Here are some podcast marketing ideas for your show. Use these tactics to promote your podcast and grow your audience.

How to automatically email your list when you publish a new podcast episode

This tutorial shows you how to automatically email your subscribers in Kit and Mailchimp whenever you publish a new podcast episode.

What is podcast hosting and why do I need it?

Besides a microphone, and audio editing software, what do you need to make a podcast? Well, just like you need "website hosting" for your website, you'll need "podcast hosting" for your podcast.

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AI Transcription is now available!

AI speech-to-text transcription. Get the most out of your podcast by automatically converting your audio into accessible text.

Why you should transcribe your podcast

Podcast transcripts improve accessibility for listeners who are hard of hearing, and they can also give you an SEO boost. Learn how to use transcripts.

How to upload a podcast to Apple Podcasts in 2026

Every podcast should be submitted to the Apple Podcasts directory. To submit your podcast's RSS feed to Apple, log in to Podcasts Connect.

Why your company should start a branded podcast

A podcast for your business is one of the best ways to earn trust with potential customers, develop a reputation in your industry, and foster better connections.

An alternative to RSS.com for podcast hosting

If you're looking for more control over your podcast feed, plus better analytics, you might want to switch from RSS.com to Transistor.fm.

The best free Android podcast apps in 2026

Looking for the best podcast apps on Android? Want an app that has something similar to Overcast's smart speed? Find the best options here.

Don't start a video podcast; go audio first

Video is hot right now, but most new podcasters should start with an audio podcast. Here's my advice for aspiring podcast creators in 2026.

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Offer subscriber-only content with Transistor and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

Now, you can manage premium content for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions from your Transistor account. It's a straightforward way to add another income stream to your podcast by offering special subscriber-only content.

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Embeddable podcast player with custom colors

Customize the colors for your show's embeddable players and embed your podcast on your website.

How do you manually add a podcast feed to iOS and Android

Occasionally, you'll need to manually add a podcast to your app. Here's how to manually subscribe to a podcast on your iPhone or Android device (Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, etc)

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Submit your podcast to Pocket Casts (with one click)

It's even easier to get your podcast on Pocket Casts' podcast directory. If you host your podcast with Transistor, you can submit your podcast with one click from the "Distribution" menu.

AI voice generator from a voice sample in a podcast

New text-to-speech tools leverage artificial intelligence and GPT to create human-sounding voices. But can you use these AI tools to make a podcast?

Best AI transcription software for podcasts

We tested the top AI tools for generating podcast show notes, transcripts, timestamps, title suggestions, and more. Do they save you time?

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Compare podcast episode downloads

Compare daily download numbers for every podcast episode you've published in Transistor's new Episode Comparison table. Available now in Analytics!

How to come up with good podcast name ideas

A memorable podcast name can capture the attention of potential listeners. Use our podcast name generator to come up with name ideas. 10+ naming tips.

Best podcast editing software

Before publishing a podcast recording, you'll use audio editing software (a DAW) to edit and create your episode's MP3 file. Audio editing programs help you trim unwanted pieces, adjust audio levels, add effects, and remove background noise. Once you've finished editing, you can upload the finalized MP3 file to your podcast hosting platform.

Create podcast cover art with AI

Learn how to create eye-catching podcast artwork using one of these free graphic design tools (powered by artificial intelligence).

Stitcher alternatives: best podcast listening apps to use now

If you've been using Stitcher to listen to podcasts, it's time to look for a new podcast app. Here are the top options for iOS and Android to switch to.

How to Record a Podcast Remotely with Zoom

Zoom can be an excellent tool for podcast recording. Here are some basic tips and settings to get the most out of Zoom for your podcast recording.

The Podcast Show 2023

Highlights from Europe’s biggest podcast event.

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Scheduling Ad Campaigns for your Podcast

We've added a new feature to our Dynamic Ad Insertion tool: Campaign Scheduling. This enables you to apply ad campaigns to specific episodes or timeframes, including past, present, and future episodes.

A Libsyn alternative that's modern and easy to use

Many podcasters who started with Libsyn are looking for better analytics, a modern interface, and better pricing.

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New podcast website theme: Cardboard

We've just released a new design for our podcast website builder. It's a modern design and supports multiple colors.

Welcome to the team Josh!

Meet our new Web Developer: he'll be helping us build the marketing site, run marketing campaigns, and build new themes for podcast websites.

New feature

Add chapters to your podcast episodes

Now, you can add chapters when you create a new episode. Click "New Episode," upload your MP3 and add your episode details. Then, scroll down and check the box that says "Add chapter markers to this episode."

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New Patreon integration for podcasters

Once you connect your Patreon account to your podcast on Transistor, display your supporters in your episode show notes and on your podcast's website.

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Embed YouTube videos in your episode pages

With the introduction of YouTube Podcasts, it makes sense for podcasters to upload video episodes to YouTube (in addition to distributing their audio episodes to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.). Now you can embed a YouTube video on your Transistor podcast website pages.

How to create a podcast RSS feed

Every podcast needs a valid RSS feed. This is what you'll submit to Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Here's how to generate your RSS feed for your podcast.

Podbean alternative for podcast hosting

Looking for a Podbean alternative? Transistor gives you unlimited podcasts on one account, live chat support, private podcasts, and affordable dynamic ads.

New feature

Episode Summaries are going away

On February 7, 2023, we'll remove the ability to add Episode Summaries in the Episode Editor. Here's why.

Podcast equipment guide

Best podcasting gear for beginners and experts: microphones, pre-amps, mixers, headphones.

Videos: how to start a podcast

Video tutorials on podcasting

New feature

Improved Download Accuracy

We've discovered some instances where we can report more accurate download analytics. Starting in January of 2023, your downloads will be more accurately reflected.

Twitter Spaces vs Clubhouse

Here's a review of Twitter Spaces, and how it compares to Clubhouse. When it comes to social voice chat rooms, which is better?

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Unlimited team members for all podcasts

We have now removed the subscription plan limits on team members! You can now have unlimited team members for all of your podcasts, regardless of the subscription plan that you are on with Transistor. You will now see that our pricing page has been updated to reflect that change.

New feature

Remove your email address from your podcast's RSS feed

Now Transistor allows you to hide your email address in your RSS feed and only show it when you need to verify ownership of your podcast. As a default, we've removed your email address from your RSS feed. This should reduce the amount of spam you get!

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Verify your podcast on Apple Podcasts with Verification Code

Previously, to transfer ownership of a podcast on Apple Podcasts, you would need to enter a six-digit authorization code in your RSS feed’s keywords or copyright fields. Now, you can enter the authorization code in the new Verification Code field.

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Mastodon social links now supported

With the rise of a new social media platform, support has now been added to display your Mastodon link on your Transistor website. You can now add a link to your Mastodon profile into the Social tab of your podcast. You can also add a Mastodon URL for any creators and guests that you add into the People tab of your Transistor podcast.

New feature

Automatically generate podcast show notes from MP3 chapters

When you upload an MP3 with chapters to Transistor, you can insert those chapters as timestamps in your podcast's show notes. It's like having your show notes populate automatically!

New feature

Add transcripts to an episode via the API

You can now add a transcript to an episode via our API. Previously transcripts needed to be added directly in the application interface. Transcripts can now be added via the API at both the episode creation stage and also when an episode is being updated too.

New feature

New team role added - Analytics only access

Do you regularly have to export analytics and statistics for colleagues and clients? Now you can give them direct access to the Transistor Analytics page, so they can independently check on podcast performance whenever they need to.

New feature

Easily create People Profiles for your podcast using Twitter handles

Transistor allows you to create people profiles for anybody involved in the creation of your podcast. And now we've made it even easier to add new people to your show using someone's Twitter username.

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Add host and guest credits to your podcast

Now in Transistor, you can set up a profile for every person who works on your podcast. These profiles show up on your podcast website, sharing pages, and in your RSS feed.

Happy International Podcast Day!

International Podcast Day™ is September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts!

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Enable OP3 and make your podcasts stats public

The Open Podcast Prefix Project (OP3) is a free and open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy.

How to conduct a podcast listener survey

A listener survey can be a great way to figure out how people find your podcast, what you need to improve, and how to get more listeners. Here is a free template you can use with sample survey questions for podcast listeners.

SoundCloud alternative for podcast hosting

Having problems with SoundCloud podcasting? Recently, podcasts hosted on SoundCloud have stopped working on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. If you're looking for more control over your podcast feed, plus better analytics, Transistor is a good alternative to SoundCloud for podcasts.

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New analytics views added - Episode Breakdown timeframes

Now you can filter and sort your podcast episode analytics better than ever before.Want to see which podcast episode is your most popular? Or perhaps you'd just like to see which episodes are getting downloads today or in the past week. Now you can quickly see this within the Analytics tab, no need to export the raw data! In the Episode Breakdown section of your Analytics page, you'll now see a new drop-down menu where you can select your timeframe.

What's the best podcast search engine?

Learn how to find a podcast episode on Spotify, Apple, or Google. Discover the top podcast search engines for finding interesting episodes around a specific topic

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New analytics graph for episode comparison

We have now added an additional graph for comparing the performance of two podcast episodes. In addition to our Daily Downloads graph, we have now added a Cumulative Downloads graph. This allows you to better see the trajectory of an episode over a longer period of time, rather than comparing on a day-by-day basis.

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Regional analytics data added for more countries

You can now dive deeper into your analytics! As part of our Global Listener Locations graph, we have now added the ability to view your listener locations in even more detail. You can now go down to state, province or region level within a country.

How to receive voicemail and video messages from podcast listeners using Transistor & ZipMessage

Learn how your podcast listeners can send you voice & video messages (voicemail) right from your podcast's website using ZipMessage.

New feature

Link to a specific part of your podcast episode

Now you (and your listeners) can share Transistor episode pages with specific timestamps. This allows you to link to a specific part of your episode and share the URL.

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Improvements to Dynamic Ad Insertion

Now, Transistor users can run multiple podcast ad campaigns at the same time. They can also enable/disable a campaign on individual episodes. It's the easiest (and most affordable) DAI system available for podcasters.

Four years ago, we launched Transistor podcast hosting

It's been four years since Transistor's public launch. Co-founders Jon Buda and Justin Jackson started working together at the beginning of 2018. Their dream was to build an independent podcast hosting company. This is their story.

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Podcast Achievements Badges

Share your podcast's milestones on social media: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Slack, and more. We generate badges for total episodes published, total podcast downloads, most popular episode, and how many countries your podcast is reaching.

Giving podcasters more (during a recession)

The evidence of a looming recession is all around us: startups are doing layoffs, desperate hosting companies have started spamming podcasters, big megacorps have scaled back hiring, and many businesses are raising their prices.

New feature

Spotify passthrough

Previously, Spotify would take a copy of any audio you uploaded to Transistor and put it on their server. This meant that when a listener played your episode on Spotify, it streamed from their server.

How to create a podcast website

The best way for someone to find (and share) your podcast is through your podcast website. Having a dedicated site for your show will especially make you more discoverable on Google search. It's also easier to share your podcast website on social media. Once visitors land your site, you can highlight all the different ways they can listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc).

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Free podcast websites

Transistor has just released a free tool where you can create a website for your podcast, regardless of whether you host on Libsyn, Buzzsprout, Spreaker, Anchor, Soundcloud, etc. Just search for your show (or paste in your RSS feed), and we'll generate a website for you automatically.

Best podcasting resources and guides

If you're researching the podcast industry, here are the best guides, newsletters, social media platforms, apps, and communities.

Over 20,000 podcasts are hosted on Transistor

Our podcast hosting platform just hit a new milestone: we now have over 20,000 podcast feeds on Transistor.

Transistor vs Simplecast for podcast hosting

What's a good podcasting alternative to Simplecast? Transistor doesn't charge you for creating additional podcasts!

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Podcast websites now support Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish

Transistor now supports multiple languages for their built-in podcast websites.

New feature

Add pages and links to your podcast website

Now you can use the Transistor podcast website builder to add additional pages, links, and menu items. This free built-in website is a great alternative to using Wix, WordPress, and Squarespace.

How to make an audiogram for your podcast (shareable video clip)

Creating animated video clips from your podcast audio is one of the best ways to promote your show on social media: X, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.

New feature

New podcast website template

Every show you create on Transistor comes with an (optional) built-in website for your podcast. We've just added a brand new podcast website design to your account!

Free podcast script template

Keep your podcast episodes interesting and focused by using this free podcast script template

New feature

Display custom episode images on your podcast website

If you're uploading custom cover art for each of your podcast episodes, you can now display those images on your podcast website in the episode list

Podcast launch & promotion checklist

All the steps you need for launching a new podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

New feature

Mid-rolls now available with Dynamic Audio Insertion in podcast episodes

Now, our Dynamic Audio Insertion tool can automatically insert mid-roll content in your podcast episodes. This means you can insert an audio ad, or announcement, at the beginning, middle, or end of every episode in your feed.

New feature

Klaviyo email newsletter integration

Our basic website template has a built-in email subscription form in the footer. Now, listeners can subscribe to your Klaviyo mailing list or newsletter directly from your Transistor website.

New feature

Export your podcast directly from Descript to Transistor

Descript is an all-in-one audio (and video!) editing tool that makes editing your podcast as easy as editing a doc. Now you can export your podcasts — and your transcripts — straight from Descript to Transistor in a couple of clicks.

A Gen Z perspective on podcasting

Did you know that nearly 50% of Gen Z podcast listeners use Spotify? The younger you are, the more likely you'll be listening on Spotify: 24% of Millennials listen there, but only 17% of Gen X (who prefer Apple Podcasts).

New feature

A preview of Dynamic Audio Insertion

Transistor now has a simple dynamic audio insertion (DAI) feature that allows podcasters to configure ads, promotions, announcements, or other audio snippets to be included in your episodes.

Welcome to the team Jason!

Meet our new Senior Software Developer. He'll help us build new podcast hosting features, maintain our existing infrastructure, and fix bugs.

New feature

Add transcripts to your podcast episodes

Learn how to generate a transcription from your MP3, and add it to your podcast feed.

How startups can fight climate change

The goal: convince 25 other startups to join us in fighting climate change by joining Stripe Climate and giving 1% of their revenue (or more!) to carbon removal.

New feature

Compare podcast episode downloads

Now you can view detailed analytics for each episode you publish on Transistor, and see how it compares to previous episodes.

New feature

New podcast analytics charts

See if podcast listeners are using iPhone, Android, Windows, Apple Watch, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Sonos

New feature

Upload an audio file via the API as a podcast episode

Authorize a URL for uploading an audio file to be used when creating or updating an episode, if you don't already have a URL for an audio file.

Current problems with Apple Podcasts Connect

Having issues with Apple Podcasts? You're not the only one. Apple just released a major update to Podcasts Connect, as a part of their Spring 2021 announcement. These are the bugs we've observed in Apple's Podcasts Connect

Fixed! Spotify bug: most recent episodes don't show up

Many podcasters are having trouble publishing episodes to Spotify this morning. There's a bug where Spotify isn't showing the most recent episodes from podcast feeds.

Welcome to the team Helen!

Meet our new Head of Customer Success: she'll be advocating for customers, improving our help documentation, answering questions, and advising on improvements to the Transistor podcasting platform.

Apple announces new features for podcasters in 2021

New features and tools for podcasters: paid podcast subscriptions, channels, updated Podcast Connect, and a refresh for the listening app.

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Podcast analytics now available via the API

Big news for devs who use the Transistor API: you can now retrieve podcast analytics!

New feature

Automatically tweet new podcast episodes

Sign In with your Twitter account to allow Transistor to automatically post new tweets when episodes are published.

New feature

Customize your email to private podcast subscribers

Recently, we launched a feature that notifies private podcast subscribers when there's a new episode. Now, you can customize the email that gets sent.

New feature

Private podcast subscribers can now receive new episodes by email

Private podcasting is perfect for internal company announcements, training programs, podcasts for membership sites, and audiobooks

New feature

Expanded analytics for private podcasts

Using private podcasts for courses, training, or compliance? Now, for each episode, you can see who's listened (and how many times), see who hasn't listened, export CSV, and search for specific subscribers.

New feature

Podcast preparation checklist

Ensure your podcast meets the minimum requirements for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

New feature

Easily submit your podcast to Spotify, Apple, and other podcast players

It used to take forever to manually submit your podcast to all the listening apps and directories. Now you can 1-click submit to the top podcasting search engines.

New feature

Protect your podcast from being copied

You can now enable <podcast:locked> on your feed, which disables your podcast from being imported to another provider.

New feature

Zapier podcast integration

Trigger a Slack message (or a Bluesky post!) when a new episode of my podcast is published.

A podcast about podcasting

A series by Chris Enns answering the what, why, who, when, and where of podcasting.

New feature

Even more downloads for your podcast!

We've increased monthly download limits (again!) for podcasts on Transistor. Create multiple podcasts and get up to 15,000 downloads per month.

New feature

New podcasting API available for testing

Our podcasting API allows programmers to build apps that manage podcasts, episodes, and private podcast subscribers. Endpoints accept JSON or form-encoded request bodies, return JSON-encoded responses, and use standard HTTP response codes.

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Create, Save, Schedule, and Publish new podcast episodes

Now, when you're editing a podcast episode you can: save it as a draft, publish it immediately, schedule it in the future, schedule it (retroactively) in the past.

Black lives matter

Racism affects people in the podcasting community. We need to dismantle systemic racism. "Nobody's free until everybody's free." – Fannie Lou Hamer

What does Joe Rogan's deal with Spotify mean for podcasting?

Is this the death of independent podcasting?

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New user interface for podcasters

This week we have launched the new app design for Transistor + new features.

Why don't my podcast's full episode notes appear in Apple Podcasts?

Here's how to see your full show notes in Apple's Podcasts listening app.

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Coming soon: a new UI

For the past few months, Jon has been working to update the Transistor UI with an updated design system,What does this mean for you?The user interf

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Restrict private podcast invites by domain

Private podcast invite links can now safelist specific domains so that only folks from your organization can sign up.

How to save money on podcast hosting

With my old hosting provider, it would cost me $1,440 a year to publish eight podcasts. On Transistor, it costs me only $190 / year.

Should you start a podcast to make money?

At Transistor, we're seeing a surge of interest. However, I'm worried that some folks want to start a podcast now because they're hoping to make some quick money.

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Deployed analytics update for Google Podcasts iOS app

Podcast analytics on Transistor will include listeners who use Google Podcasts on iOS.

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Added Vietnamese

You can now identify your podcast's language as Vietnamese in your Show Settings:

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Upgrade to using the new Spotify Podcast Data API

This gets things working with Spotify's latest Data API updates. It basically works the same as before but with some syntax changes. It includes basic support for Spotify Podcast Analytics API v3.2.

Podcasts by broadcasters: radio, television, film

For experienced broadcasters, podcasting provides an exciting new opportunity: they can take their experience producing traditional media, and bring it to this new medium.

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Added "seasons" for private podcasts

Organize episodes into seasons on private podcasts generated by Transistor.

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Added delete confirmation dialogs for both Shows and Episodes

We want to make sure you don't accidentally delete your podcast or your episodes, so we've added some confirmation steps to the process.H

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Invite links for private podcasts

We shipped a new feature recently: now you can invite people to your private podcast using invite links.

Google Play and Google Podcasts – what's the difference?

Confusingly, Google has two platforms for listening to podcasts: Google Play (their music app) and Google Podcasts (which is built-in to Android).

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Podcast analytics version 2

Export your analytics as CSVs. View popular players over time. See more detailed location data.

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New version of private podcasts (internal team / membership)

Our new version of private podcasts will allow you to add subscribers individually, send each subscriber an individual private podcast feed, remove subscribers from your private podcast, see analytics on which private subscribers are activated and listening, embed your private podcast in your internal Wiki or employee area.

How to get more podcast subscribers

Listeners who are subscribed to your podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Overcast will automatically receive new episodes when you publish them.

How to choose your Apple Podcasts category

Choosing the right podcast category matters because it helps listeners find you! Don't choose these common categories; find a specific category that matches your show.

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Podcast player improvements

We've just released a new version of our embeddable podcast player. You can now choose between Light and Dark mode. It also works with the multi-episode player!

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Multi-episode playlist player + new Apple podcast categories

Apple Podcasts has added new top-level categories such as Fiction, History, and True Crime — as well as dozens of new subcategories.

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Change your billing plan + download your receipts

If you're a Transistor customer, you can now change your subscription plan (and download your invoices) in your account settings.

Why Arnold Schwarzenegger should start a podcast

On Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, Arnold Schwarzenegger has proven that he can connect with internet fans. Here's why he should start a podcast next.

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See your Spotify stats in your podcast analytics

Transistor now displays Spotify analytics in their podcast dashboard.

DIY podcast studio

Check out Justin Jackson's DIY podcast space, and the podcasting microphone, pre-amp, software, and other gear he uses to record his shows.

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Version 1 of private podcasts

Can podcasts be private? Yes! We just released v1 of our private podcast feature.

Dana Carvey on Conan O'Brien's podcast: podcasting is a "different kind of sport."

In the most recent episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, he and Dana Carvey discussed podcasts as a form of entertainment, and how it's different.

Tips for getting more Twitter followers for your podcast

Here are some practical ideas for growing the number of Twitter followers you have. These tactics will also help you get more listeners for your podcast!

2019 podcast predictions

What will happen in the podcasting industry this year? Here are our 2019 podcast predictions: smart speakers won't be a big deal, Apple monetizes podcasts.

Free SSL certificate for your podcast website – why you need HTTPS

Now you can get a free SSL (HTTPS) certificate for your podcast's custom domain. Apple Podcasts now requires that your podcast feed has an SSL certifcate.

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Free SSL certificates for your website

Now you can get a free SSL (HTTPS) certificate for your podcast's custom domain. Apple Podcasts now requires SSL certificates for podcast RSS feeds.

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Last update from 2018

In 2019, we'll be seeing more organizations and personal brands using podcasts to reach their audience.

How to embed a podcast in WordPress

Instructions on how to insert your podcast episode inside of a WordPress post or page. Also works with Gutenberg!

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Bug in Apple Podcast analytics

Seeing a decline in listenership in Apple Podcast Analytics (beta)

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Automatically publish your podcast to Twitter, YouTube, Spotify

Transistor’s aim is to help you attract more listeners to your show. We help you do this by integrating your podcast with Spotify, MailChimp, Twitter, and YouTube!

What makes a good podcast?

Here are three ideas for making your podcast better.

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Transistor podcast hosting is open for business! 🎉

Transistor, a new podcast hosting and analytics platform from Jon Buda and Justin Jackson, has officially launched. We were even #1 on Product Hunt that day!

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New version of podcast analytics (official launch)

Now you can see expanded podcast analytics for all your podcasts! Go to "Analytics" in your Transistor account and you'll see a full array of stats.

What topic should you choose for your podcast?

Creative ways to get new ideas for your next podcast episode.

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Google podcasts + new embed

Google launched a podcast app - here's how to add it to your "Subscribe" page

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Submit your podcast to Spotify directly

No more waiting. Now Transistor can submit your show for inclusion in Spotify and automatically connect it to your Transistor account.

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Another update to podcast analytics

We've just deployed a new tweak to analytics. We realized bar charts are more helpful for visualizing the number of downloads you get per day / week / month.

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Deployed v1 of podcast analytics

Jon just deployed our most requested feature: detailed podcast analytics.

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New episode features

This week we deployed a better file uploader, MP3 download URLs, a beautiful embedded podcast player for your website and Twitter, podcast landing pages.