If you're ready to launch your podcast, you'll need a podcast hosting platform to do it right. I highlight what's truly important to all podcast creators when choosing the right podcast hosting platform and what my experience was with some of the popular platforms available.

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• Episode 2 - How Do I Upload My Show to Apple Podcasts and Other  Podcast Directories?
• IAB
• GDPR
• Simplecast
  • What is Simplecast

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Each podcast directory has their own approval process and timeframes. I breakdown the podcast apps into timeframe categories along with more information on the platforms that do it different.

Reminders:

1. Follow the instructions to ensure your podcast meets the requirements for approval or indexing.
2. Observe holiday schedules. 
3. Get in contact with the support teams of the podcast app if you have any specific approval or rejection questions.

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• How to Publish Your Podcast on Popular Podcast Directories
  • You'll find a list, instructions, and more information on the podcast apps I mentioned in the episode. 

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It's tempting to record and publish your episodes on a whim, mainly when you can do it right from your phone. But should you do it? If you want to stand out from the majority of podcast creators, listen to this episode to learn if you need to edit your audio.

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• The editing section of this guide will guide you in the right direction.

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Successful podcasters have a trailer for their show. Learn why and the elements that make for a trailer that converts a sampler to a subscriber.

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• Pacific Content - Every Podcast Needs a Trailer
• Bello Collective - How to Make a Trailer

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Podcasts have been around for about 15 years. It may feel like everyone is podcasting. Find out if there’s still room for one more podcast (your podcast) and some interesting facts that might surprise you!

Helpful Resources:

• Where the 770,000 (podcasts in Apple Podcasts) number came from.
• I found a cool video that I wanted to share with you but then they went into how podcasters can climb up the charts with ratings and reviews. MERP! I won't link to stuff that's incorrect and not reputable information.

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Learn how much impact the popular request for ratings and reviews has on a podcast before you start saying it on your own show. I take a short trip down memory lane to explain how this call to action got popular and then share some advice.

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Have no fear if this episode title resonates with you. Learn about the number one tip that helps all podcasters move past these feelings and along with some truth talk. I also encourage you to check out my social channels to see the response I got when I asked my podcasting friends if they ever felt like this.

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• Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo
• Stand and Deliver by Dale Carnegie

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Headphones are not fashion accessories for podcasters (okay, maybe for some). Learn the importance behind headphones (or earbuds) for recording your podcast. This episode will also save you a lot of time from behind the editing screen if you edit your podcast.

Addy's Headphone Recommendations

• Regular earbuds will do because this is how the majority listen to podcasts.
• AKG K240 are perfect over-the-ear headphones and won't fatigue your ears after long sessions of recording and editing. These pro-level headphones are the exact ones I use.

Helpful Resources

• Headphones, levels, mics and more - from NPR
• Why headphones are the most important piece of equipment in your podcast kit by Rachel Corbett

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Yes, but not so fast. There are some rules you'll need to follow and consider a few things to prevent your show from getting rejected or delisted. Hit play to learn more.

Explicit content is not allowed to be listed in the following Apple Podcasts locales:

• Bahrain
• Belarus
• Brunei Darussalam
• Burkina Faso
• Chad
• Egypt
• India
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Nepal
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• Uzbekistan
• Yemen

Helpful Resources

• Apple Podcasts | Connect Help
• NPR’s Policy Regarding Offensive Language
• Quick and Dirty Tips article

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You can't just upload your podcast to Apple Podcast. Learn the essential yet straightforward process for submitting your show to all the podcast directories by listening to this episode.

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• How to Publish Your Podcast on Popular Podcast Directories

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