16. What is Podcast Hosting (and which platform is right for you)?
We're talking all about podcast hosting platforms! If you've been in the podcasting space for long, you've heard of names like Libsyn, Buzzsprout and Anchor — but do you know what sets these platforms apart? And most importantly, which one is right for your podcast? We're going to define what podcast hosting is, discuss the key differentiators between the different platforms and give you our top pick.
0:51 What is podcast hosting?
2:50 What set podcast hosting platforms apart?
2:59 User interface
3:32 Intuitive functionality
5:57 Dynamic ad campaigns
6:16 The ability to post your audio episodes to your YouTube channel
7:07 Managed user access and roles
7:49 Basic podcast website
8:39 Private podcasting
10:47 Video podcast hosting within Spotify
11:18 Analytics reporting
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0:51 What is podcast hosting?
2:50 What set podcast hosting platforms apart?
2:59 User interface
3:32 Intuitive functionality
5:57 Dynamic ad campaigns
6:16 The ability to post your audio episodes to your YouTube channel
7:07 Managed user access and roles
7:49 Basic podcast website
8:39 Private podcasting
10:47 Video podcast hosting within Spotify
11:18 Analytics reporting
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► Need help launching a podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.
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► Need help launching a podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.
Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Creators and Guests
Host
Kyle Cummings
Kyle Cummings is the CEO and Founder of Podcircle, a podcast production agency who partners with New York Times bestselling authors, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, influencers and everyone in between to produce high-impact podcasts.
Host
Mickenzie Vought
Mickenzie Vought is an expert podcast content strategist. She is also the Producer and Co-Host of the Living Centered Podcast, a leading emotional wellness podcast.