Publishing a Podcast

Podcast hosting sites:

First thing you need is somewhere to host your podcast. There are monthly subscription-based podcast hosting sites, like Anchor, Libsyn, PodBean, Buzzsprout, etc. that also provide you with the needed RSS feed that will allow you to distribute your podcast. Depending on your plan, it can cost anywhere from $5/month to $75 month.

• An RSS is a unique link your podcast host will give you when you sign up for an account and create your podcast series. You can use your RSS feed to submit your show to various podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts) so it can be listed/listened/subscribed to there.

Putting your podcast on Apple Podcasts:

Step 1: Create an RSS feed for your podcasts. If you upload your files to a site like Libsyn, Anchor, or Transistor, the feed creation is done automatically for you.

Step 2: Log in to Apple Podcasts Connect. Using your Apple ID, log in at podcastsconnect.apple.com.

Step 3: Enter your feed URL and then click “Validate.” Apple will pull your podcast’s feed details (Title, Artwork, Description, etc.)

Step 4: Click submit.

Apple will give you a confirmation message, letting you know that there may be a review process for your podcast. This is typically within 24 to 48 hours but can take up to five days. You will receive an email letting you know if you’re approved. Three to five days after that, people can begin searching and finding your podcast in the Apple Podcasts app.