To upload a podcast and have it distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and others, you’ll want to follow these steps.
Follow these steps to upload your podcast on Spotify and Apple
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Record Your Podcast: Use a quality microphone and recording software. For remote interviews, consider tools like Riverside.com and SquadCast.
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Edit Your Audio: Use editing software like GarageBand, Descript, or Audacity.
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Export as MP3: Save your finished episode in MP3 format, the standard for podcasts.
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Choose a Podcast Host: Sign up for a podcast hosting service like Transistor, Simplecast, or Libsyn.
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Upload Your MP3: Log into your hosting platform and upload your episode file.
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Add Episode Details: Fill in your episode title, description, show notes, and other metadata.
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Publish the Episode: Your host will update your RSS feed with the new episode information. An RSS feed URL looks like this:
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Submit to Podcast Directories: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts. You can find a list here. You only need to do this once!
The whole process looks like this:
Submitting Your Podcast to Spotify
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Go to creators.spotify.com and create an account.
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Click "Add Your Podcast" and enter your RSS feed URL.
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Verify ownership via email.
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Review your podcast details.
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Agree to Spotify's terms and submit.
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Your podcast should appear on Spotify within a few hours.
If you're using Transistor for your hosting, you can skip these steps and submit your podcast to Spotify with one click.
Submitting Your Podcast to Apple Podcasts
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Ensure your podcast meets Apple's requirements (e.g., square artwork, clean audio).
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Create an Apple ID if you don't have one.
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Go to podcastsconnect.apple.com and sign in.
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Click "Add a Show" and enter your RSS feed URL.
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Verify ownership of your podcast via email.
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Review your podcast details and submit for review.
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Wait for approval (typically 1-5 business days).
If you're using Transistor for your hosting, you can skip these steps and submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts with one click.
More resources
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How to start a podcast (complete equipment guide)
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How to promote your podcast (and grow your audience)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to upload my podcast to each platform separately?
No, you only need to upload your audio to your hosting provider. Platforms like Apple and Spotify will read your RSS feed and update their directories.
Can I change my podcast hosting provider later?
Yes, most hosts allow you to easily migrate your podcast while maintaining your subscribers.
How do I track my podcast's performance?
Most hosting platforms provide analytics. Additionally, Apple Podcasts and Spotify offer their own analytics dashboards for publishers.
