Private podcasts for your Ghost members
Offer a members-only podcast as a paid perk on Ghost (and keep your subscriber list in sync).
Publishers like Tangle, Lever News, and 404 Media already use private podcasts as a key perk for paying subscribers. The official Ghost integration keeps that podcast in sync with your membership — automatically. When someone upgrades on Ghost, they get instant access on Transistor. When they cancel, access is revoked.
Ghost is the source of truth
Your membership lives in Ghost. The integration mirrors it in Transistor, so you never manage two subscriber lists by hand.
Stays in sync automatically
Upgrades, cancellations, and complimentary memberships flow straight through to your private podcast — no manual work.
You choose who gets access
Grant the podcast to all members, paid members only, or specific tiers. Switch the access level any time and Transistor re-syncs instantly.
Members get notified
Transistor emails your subscribers every time you publish a new episode, so members stay engaged with no extra effort from you.
See it in action
Once the integration is live, members can find and subscribe to your podcast right from their Ghost account.
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In their account portal — the private podcast appears as a membership benefit, one click from a landing page to add it to any podcast app or scan a QR code.
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Embedded in posts and pages — type
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In their welcome email — Ghost's welcome email can link straight to the podcast, so new members get access to the perk immediately.
Special deal for Transistor customers
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Frequently asked questions
What is a private podcast?
A private podcast is distributed directly to subscribers through a unique RSS feed, so they listen in their preferred app while the show stays out of public directories like Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Does access sync both ways?
Ghost is the source of truth. New and upgraded members are granted access automatically, and when a membership ends their access is revoked — you never manage two lists by hand.
Which members can I give access to?
All members, paid members only, or specific membership tiers. Change the access level any time and Transistor re-syncs your subscriber list instantly.
How much does it cost?
Transistor plans that include private podcasting start at $19/month, and the Ghost integration is included at no extra charge.
