How to Start and Grow a Podcast

Learn everything you need to start, track, grow and monetize a podcast.

  • The Beginners Guide to Podcasting

    The Beginners Guide to Podcasting

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    In this handy guide, we provide you with easy step-by-step instructions for planning, choosing the right equipment and then launching your own podcast!

  • Podcast Statistics: The Current State of Podcasting

    Podcast Statistics: The Current State of Podcasting

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    Podcasts have turned from a niche curiosity into a global habit. An estimated 584 million people tune in to podcasts each month, with U.S. listenership exceeding 158 million – that’s over half of Americans aged 12+.  Podcasting has become an audio entertainment juggernaut, valued at nearly $40 billion worldwide. Whether you’re launching your first episode…

  • The Complete Podcast Directory List For 2026

    The Complete Podcast Directory List For 2026

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    Learn how to add your podcast to Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and more. We created this guide because we want you to get found and be heard!

  • Podcast Awards 2026: Top Awards for Podcasters

    Podcast Awards 2026: Top Awards for Podcasters

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    Are there awards for podcasts? Absolutely – and if you’ve ever wondered how to submit for podcast awards or how to get nominated for podcast awards, you’re not alone. In fact, we have an entire post dedicated to the subject here. Whether you’re an independent creator, a branded podcast producer, a journalist, a fiction storyteller,…

  • Podcast Storytelling: Turn Listeners Into Fans

    Podcast Storytelling: Turn Listeners Into Fans

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    In our May 2026 RSS.com training, Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships for RSS.com, sat down with Rain Bennett, host of The Storytelling Lab, author of The Chief Storytelling Officer, keynote speaker, and filmmaker, to break down what storytelling actually means inside a podcast and how to use it to turn casual listeners into loyal fans.…

  • Why Host-Read Podcast Ads Work (and How to Do Them Right)

    Why Host-Read Podcast Ads Work (and How to Do Them Right)

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    When you need a recommendation, do you flip to a random page in the phone book? Of course not. You ask someone you trust. That’s exactly why host-read ads on podcasts are so effective. Host-read ads communicate authenticity in a way that pre-recorded sponsor messages simply can’t match. Your audience has built a relationship with…

  • How to Transcribe Your Podcast

    How to Transcribe Your Podcast

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    Your website should include transcriptions of your shows, and in this post, we’re sharing how to transcribe your podcast for free

  • How Do RSS Feeds Work?

    How Do RSS Feeds Work?

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    Your favorite website or podcast creates an RSS feed that maintains a list of fresh content. Learn how to check this list or use a feed reader to check here.

  • How to Start a Podcast in 2026 (Beginner’s Guide)

    How to Start a Podcast in 2026 (Beginner’s Guide)

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    If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, the good news is that there’s never been a better time to begin. Creating a new podcast is a breeze – you can set up an account and upload your first episode in just minutes. In this post, we’ll walk you through each step and show you how…

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