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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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Fatima Zaidi, founder of Quill Podcasting, shares why brands are creating podcasts to connect with customers, the power of building a personal brand as a podcast, and a little known strategy for getting your podcast listed in Apple's New & Noteworthy section.

Fill out the Apple Podcasts Promotion Request form for a chance to be featured in New & Noteworthy.

Check out Quill Podcasting and follow Fatima on Twitter.

If you are part of a company looking to create a branded podcast, check out the Listen In Conference coming in 2022.

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In this episode, Kevin explains the new custom RSS tag feature inside of Buzzsprout, the crew recap the big news coming out of Podcast Movement (especially pertaining to a certain Mark Cuban-owned Clubhouse clone), and we talk about what all of Apple's problems mean for indie creators.

Links from this episode:

• Check out Podcast Index
• Alban's slides from his talk on podcast artwork and Apple's New & Noteworthy criteria
• Submit your show for promotion consideration in Apple Podcasts
• Check out our marketing series over at Podcasting Q&A
• Apps that support the new podcast namespace

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Elsie Escobar shares what it was like being a podcaster before it was "cool," how to capitalize on having your podcast featured or promoted, and the unique struggles facing female podcasters.

Listen to Elsie's show, "She Podcasts," and join the She Podcasts FB Group.

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