How to publish a podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

The directories and podcast apps (like Apple Podcasts) will detect when you have a new episode in your RSS feed, and will automatically update.

Now, when you publish your episode on your hosting platform, it will update your podcast’s RSS feed.

Next, if you haven’t already, you’ll want to submit your podcast to the various directories and players (Apple, Spotify, Google). You can find a list here . You only need to do this once!

Record your audio using a microphone connected to your computer, tablet, or phone. (If recording a guest remotely, use Riverside.fm , SquadCast, or Zencastr)

To upload a podcast, and have it distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and others, you’ll want to follow these steps:

Some people think you upload your podcast directly to Apple Podcasts / iTunes. That’s not how it works! Apple (and the other podcast players) read your RSS feed and point to your audio files. It’s up to you to host them.

That’s why you need a podcast hosting platform. It’s the hub for your podcast. For example, Transistor will store your MP3 files, generate your RSS feed, host your podcast’s website, and help you distribute your show to the world.

Additionally, a good podcast host will give you statistics on your podcast. They look like this: