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In this episode, the crew discusses our holiday plans, new features that were just introduced inside of Buzzsprout, the future of the podcast advertising ecosystem, and how to create a podcast directory as a marketing strategy for your show.

Check out the totally legit bios written using the new host/co-host feature for each of us on the official Buzzcast website.

Links from this episode:

• Add host & co-host information to your Buzzsprout site
• Say goodbye to your favorite podcast promo codes (The Verge Article)
• Travis' new podcast directory: ICOCPodcasts.com

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In this episode, the crew discusses the Buzzsprout global stats for November, the rumor mill surrounding YouTube's potential push into podcasting, and what the new Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress means for value4value monetization.

Links from this episode:

• Buzzsprout's Global Stats for November
• Mythbusting: are downloads from 'AppleCoreMedia' mostly from Apple Podcasts?
• How to do value4value and earn Bitcoin from your podcast

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Twila Dang, founder of Matriarch Digital Media, shares her journey of transitioning from radio to podcasting, why it's important to dream big, and some things you should know before joining a podcast network.

Check out Matriarch Digital Media and follow Twila on Twitter

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In this episode, the crew breaks down Instagram's new Link Sticker, Alban gives us an update on the Facebook Podcasts rollout, and we share our favorite tips and strategies from our most recent blog post.

Links from this episode:

• 80 Podcasting Tips to Start a Successful Podcast [Blog]
• How to make your mic sound BETTER [Video]
• Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B? [Video]
• When should you monetize your podcast? [Video]

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In this episode, the crew reminisces on the origins of the Buzzsprout YouTube channel, we discuss several updates to Facebook Podcasts (Google Podcasts), Spotify introducing video podcasts, and reveal the podcast setups that each person uses to record Buzzcast.

YouTube videos we mention:

• Rode PodMic vs Audio-Technica ATR2100
• Best Podcast Microphones Under $100
• How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2021]

Boom Arms we mention:

• Rode PSA 1 and PSA 1+
• Blue Compass
• Gator Frameworks
• OC White with Premium Mount

Alban's Podcast Setup:

• Shure SM7B
• OC White
• Scarlett 2i2 (3rd gen)

Kevin's Podcast Setup:

• Heil PR40
• Windscreen
• PRSM shock mount
• PSA 1
• Rodecaster Pro
• Oneodio Headphones

Travis' Podcast Setup:

• Rode Procaster
• WS2 foam cover
• Rode PSM1 shock mount
• PSA 1
• Cloudlifter CL-1
• Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen)
• Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones

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In this episode, the crew recaps our trip to ShePodcasts Live, Apple's new article detailing how auto downloads work in Apple Podcasts, and Eric Nuzum's article with relevant tips for indie podcasters.

Links from this episode:

• Automatic Downloads on Apple Podcasts
• Five Pieces of Advice for Those Interested in Podcasting by Eric Nuzum
• Subscribe to Eric Nuzum's newsletter: The Audio Insurgent

Support these Buzzsprout podcasts:

• Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast
• Eclectic Stories of the Paranormal
• PNW Haunts & Homicides

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In this episode, the crew discusses the fallout of the FB and IG blackout, what's going on with Facebook podcasts, why Heavyweight is going exclusive to Spotify, and answer some listener questions from Podcasting Q&A.

Register for ShePodcasts Live in Arizona and RSVP for the Buzzsprout meetup.

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In this episode, Travis is back from paternity leave to discuss the new features rolling out to Buzzsprout customers, Alban breaks down how one podcast leveraged TikTok to 10x their audience, and we play the very first edition of "This or That"

Links from this episode:

• The viral TikTok video that catapulted Marked Safe Podcasts' downloads (mildly explicit)
• Alban's full breakdown

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This is what happens when Travis goes on Paternity Leave...

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In this episode, the crew discusses why we're hitting pause on uploading Buzzcast to YouTube, Dave Jones joins the show to talk about Podcasting 2.0, and we open up the mailbag to answer your podcasting questions.

Links from this episode:

• Check out Podcast Index
• Zapier for automated social media posts
• How to Rebrand Your Podcast

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