Sounder.FM is Shutting Down its Podcasting Hosting
11/02/22 • 6 min
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My condolences to those of you who host your show on Sounder.FM. The former host and podcast advertising platform announced on Tuesday, November 1st that it would be shutting down its hosting services by January 31, 2023 (and its ads platform by December 31, 2022).
What does that mean for those hosting on Sounder and why we should all be diligent no matter what platform we're using to host — on today's episode of the all-new Good Morning, Podcasters!
Links to the things we discussed this episode:
- Captivate Podcast Hosting - Here's my podcast host of choice. (affiliate link) They're offering a special promotion for Sounder users. If you contact support and tell them you're switching from Sounder, they'll help you out.
- SanDisk 1TB Extreme SSD Backup Drive - These are the backup drives that I use to store the backups of all my shows.(affiliate link)
- FAQs - Sounder Hosting & Ad Platform Sunset
- Sunsetting the Sounder Podcasting Platform
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My condolences to those of you who host your show on Sounder.FM. The former host and podcast advertising platform announced on Tuesday, November 1st that it would be shutting down its hosting services by January 31, 2023 (and its ads platform by December 31, 2022).
What does that mean for those hosting on Sounder and why we should all be diligent no matter what platform we're using to host — on today's episode of the all-new Good Morning, Podcasters!
Links to the things we discussed this episode:
- Captivate Podcast Hosting - Here's my podcast host of choice. (affiliate link) They're offering a special promotion for Sounder users. If you contact support and tell them you're switching from Sounder, they'll help you out.
- SanDisk 1TB Extreme SSD Backup Drive - These are the backup drives that I use to store the backups of all my shows.(affiliate link)
- FAQs - Sounder Hosting & Ad Platform Sunset
- Sunsetting the Sounder Podcasting Platform
Follow Us
Twitter: @GMPodcasters | @FuzzMartin | @Podcast_Father
Good Morning, Podcasters! is a product of Snoring Dog Media, LLC. Podcasting Sucks! is a product of Snoring Dog Media, LLC & Jeff Townsend Media.
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Good Morning Podcasters! - Sounder.FM is Shutting Down its Podcasting Hosting
Transcript Summary
In this episode, titled "Sounder.fm is Shutting Down its Podcasting Hosting," Sounder.fm makes a surprising announcement regarding the closure of its hosting and ad platform. However, this closure is not the end for Sounder.fm, as they shift their focus towards developing data solutions for audio. Independent podcasters currently hosting through Sounder have a limited window of 90 days to migrate their podcasts to alternative hosting providers, such as Spreaker, Acast, RedCircle, Anchor, or Podbean. It's important for Sounder customers to backup their podcast shows, notes, titles, and other relevant information during this transition. The uncertainty of their future hosting situation adds intrigue to this episode, making it a vital listen for anyone affected by this development in the podcasting industry.
Transcript
Fuzz Martin 0:00
Hi, I'm Fuzz Martin, and this is the all-new Good Morning Podcasters. Good morning to all of you. Especially those of you waking up with a huge hangover this morning because you just found out that your host Sounder.fm is shutting down. Tuesday, November 1 Sounder announced the following to their listeners, quote, with a heavy heart, we've decided to sunset the sounder hosting and ad platform, ads will shut down on December 31 2022. And hosting will shut down on Januar
Sounder.FM is Shutting Down its Podcasting Hosting Top Questions Answered
What is the reason behind Sounder.fm shutting down its podcasting and ad platform?
Sounder.fm cited a focus on building data solutions for audio as the reason for shutting down its podcasting and ad platform.
When is Sounder.fm's hosting platform shutting down?
Sounder.fm's hosting platform will shut down on January 31, 2023, while other programs will end on December 31, 2022.
What should independent podcasters using Sounder.fm do?
Independent podcasters using Sounder.fm must migrate their accounts within 90 days to a new hosting platform.
Is there a risk for podcast hosts relying on third-party platforms?
Yes, the decision to shut down Sounder.fm poses a risk for any podcast host relying on a third-party platform, as they may face similar situations in the future.
Which alternative hosting providers did Sounder.fm recommend?
Sounder.fm recommended alternative hosting providers such as Spreaker, acast, RedCircle, Anchor, and Podbean.
What should Sounder.fm customers do to avoid potential losses during the transition?
Sounder.fm customers should regularly backup their podcast shows, notes, titles, and other relevant information to avoid potential losses.
What will Sounder.fm customers have to do when switching platforms?
Sounder.fm customers will have to start over with their analytics and combine old and new stats when switching platforms.
What did Fuzz Martin, the podcast host, advise Sounder.fm customers?
Fuzz Martin, the podcast host, expressed empathy for Sounder.fm customers and advised resilience in the face of uncertainties in the industry.
Are there any other podcast hosting platforms similar to Sounder.fm?
Yes, there are alternative podcast hosting platforms like Spreaker, acast, RedCircle, Anchor, and Podbean.
What was the date of Sounder.fm's announcement about shutting down its platform?
Sounder.fm announced its shutdown on November 1, 2022.
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