How to Record and Publish a Podcast Using Riverside.fm and Transistor

Recording a podcast with remote guests doesn't have to be complicated. With the right tools, you can create professional-quality episodes and distribute them to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more in just a few minutes.

In this guide, we'll walk through how to use Riverside.fm for recording and editing, then seamlessly publish your episode using Transistor's podcast hosting platform.

What You'll Learn

• How to record high-quality remote podcast interviews in Riverside

• Simple editing techniques to remove filler words and silence

• Exporting with audio normalization for consistent volume

• Seamlessly publishing to Transistor with one click

• Getting your episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more

The Riverside + Transistor Workflow

What's Riverside.fm?

Riverside is an all-in-one recording and editing platform for your audio and video content. It captures high-quality audio from each participant locally, meaning your recordings won't be affected by internet connection issues.

Key features:

• Separate audio tracks for each participant

• Local recording for highest quality

• Built-in editor for quick post-production

• One-click publishing integration with Transistor

What's Transistor.fm?

Transistor is a podcast hosting platform that helps you publish and distribute your audio files as a podcast. Once your episode is on Transistor, it can be automatically distributed to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and dozens of other podcast directories.

Step 1: Recording Your Podcast in Riverside

Note: Riverside requires you to use the Chrome browser

To start recording in Riverside:

1. Log into your Riverside account and click "Record"

2. You'll be brought into the studio interface

3. Select your microphone and camera settings

4. Click "Join the Studio"

5. Invite guests by sharing the studio link

6. When everyone is ready, hit record

During recording, Riverside captures both audio and video locally from each participant, ensuring the highest possible quality regardless of internet connection.

Step 2: Editing in Riverside's Interface

Once you've finished recording:

1. Wait for all files to upload to Riverside's servers

2. View your recording in the dashboard

3. Click "Edit" to open Riverside's editing interface

Riverside offers two simple yet powerful ways to edit your episode:

Text-Based Editing:

• A transcript of your recording lets you highlight and delete unwanted words

• Perfect for removing filler words and awkward phrases

Timeline Editing:

• Split and remove sections directly in the timeline

• Ideal for cutting out long pauses or entire segments

Step 3: Exporting Your Episode

When your edits are complete:

1. Click the "Export" button

2. Choose "Audio Only" for a podcast episode

3. Select MP3 format

4. Enable "Normalize Audio" to ensure consistent volume levels

5. Optionally enable "Remove Background Noise" if needed

6. Click "Export" and wait for processing to complete

Step 4: Publishing to Transistor

Here's where the magic happens:

1. Once your export is ready, click "Preview and Share"

2. Look for the Transistor logo at the bottom of the sharing options

3. Click the Transistor button

4. Name your episode

5. Click "Export"

You'll be redirected to Transistor (you'll need a Transistor account at this point):

1. Choose which show this episode belongs to

2. The audio file will automatically be imported

3. Add your episode title, description, and artwork

4. Preview your episode to ensure everything sounds correct

5. Scroll down and click "Save and Publish Now"

That's it! Your episode is now published on Transistor and will automatically be distributed to all the podcast directories you've set up.

Why This Integration Works So Well

The Riverside + Transistor workflow eliminates the traditional hassles of podcast production:

• No file transfers: Skip the downloading and uploading between platforms

• Streamlined workflow: Record, edit, and publish all from the same interface

• Easiest way to publish podcast episodes: Reach listeners on all major podcast platforms

Getting Started

To use this workflow, you'll need accounts with both Riverside and Transistor:

• Try Riverside.fm

• Try Transistor free for 14 days

Transistor offers plans starting at $19/month, which includes unlimited podcast episodes, detailed analytics, a podcast website, and distribution to all major podcast directories.

Other Remote Recording Options

While we recommend Riverside for remote podcast recording, there are a few other options:

• SquadCast: Another excellent web-based recording tool that captures separate audio tracks

• Zoom: While not designed specifically for podcasting, Zoom can work well for casual recordings

Conclusion

Creating a professional podcast has never been easier. With Riverside's recording and editing capabilities combined with Transistor's hosting and distribution platform, you can focus on creating great content while the technical details are handled for you.

Have questions about podcast hosting or distribution? Check out our comprehensive guide to starting a podcast or contact our support team.