podcast hosting

Episode storage service

Podcast hosting is the service that stores audio files and delivers them to listeners through podcast apps.

A hosting platform generates the RSS feed that directories like Apple Podcasts and Spotify use to distribute episodes.

Most podcasters pay a monthly fee for hosting, which typically includes analytics showing download numbers and listener locations: We switched podcast hosting to get better stats.

Related
  • audioTransmitted sound content
  • streamingReal-time digital delivery
  • RSSWeb syndication standard
  • RSS feedAutomated content subscription format
  • episodesDistinct parts of a series

show notes · upload · distribution · Spotify · Apple · bandwidth · listeners · downloads · subscribers · feed · microphone · recording · studio · embed · analytics · monetization · ads · content creator

Opposites
distribution vs consumption

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Consuming episodic digital audio

podcast listeners · tuning in

production stage

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Creating audio content for distribution

podcast production · audio recording · content creation · studio recording · pre-production

media platform type

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Platform for shared clips

radio broadcasting · terrestrial radio · live streaming · broadcast television · live radio

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G