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Hey, Podcasters! I’ve always believed that if something makes your day better, it’s worth supporting. And now there’s an easier way for your audience to support your show!

Pocket Casts Opens the Door for Listener Support
This week on Buzzcast, the team is breaking down how the funding tag works and what it means for podcasters. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Maximize Your Buzzsprout Account
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up your Buzzsprout account, upload your first episode, and get listed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—all in under five minutes.

Learn and Grow:

• No, You Don't Have to Add Video to Your Podcast
• Deezer Gives Listeners Control Over Recommendations

Have a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey, Podcasters! With Buzzsprout’s Instagram Stories sharing feature, it’s easy to turn your episodes into vertical slides that drive engagement and grow your show.

Check out ​this video​ to see how it works!

Key Takeaways from Podcast Movement Evolutions: In this episode of ​Buzzcast​, the team shares their Evolutions takeaways and reflects on where podcasting is headed!

Learn and Grow:

• ​For when your audience isn’t where you’ve been looking
• ​For when you want polished audio without the post-production headache

Have a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey Podcasters! Throughout 2024 Buzzsprout introduced several new features to help you create a better show, stay organized, and connect with your audience more effectively.
Here’s a quick look at what’s new and how it can support your podcast:

• ​Mobile Apps for iOS and Android
• ​Redesigned Podcast Websites
• ​Fan Mail Feature
• ​Custom Mid-Roll Placements
• ​Home Screen Widgets

These features are all about helping you focus on what matters most: creating great content! ​In this episode of Buzzcast​, the team breaks down all of these features and how they use them.
Industry Insights

• ​For when your big idea needs a little push to get rolling
• ​For when your setup needs to be as smart as your podcast

Get Connected

• ​Join Buzzsprout at Podfest 2025

Ask Megan
"Can I customize the design of my Home Screen widget?"

Yes, you can fully customize the design of your Buzzsprout Home Screen widget with 12 different styles!
If you want to add a Buzzsprout Home Screen widget to your phone, ​this article​ will walk you through the process!

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Hey Podcasters! This week, we're introducing a feature that makes it easier to customize and fine-tune your episodes.
You can now create custom mid-roll locations for Buzzsprout Ads and Dynamic Content!
Get Connected

• ​Free Tickets to Podcasting Made Simple Live
• ​Meet Buzzsprout in Nashville

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"Hi Megan! I am looking for a new podcast that can teach me about podcasting. Do you have any recommendations?"
You can see a full list of the ​Best Podcasts about Podcasting​ on our blog!

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Hey Podcasters! Today we're talking about a new look for Buzzsprout that captures our mission of helping creators to keep podcasting!
Industry Insights

• Listen to The Proffitt Podcast to hear how to get podcast sponsorships, regardless of your audience size!
• Riverside has announced a new conversation studio with loads of new and improved features.

Ask Megan

"How do I know if my podcast has a good listener retention rate?"
We do not track the minutes or duration of a listen in your Buzzsprout stats, but some directories share listen time. Learn more about that on this Buzzcast episode!

Have a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!