Send us a textIt's a nice summer day, so Jordan and Kevin are recording this quickcast from the great outdoors and putting Power Clean to the test! Today's discussion is about how YouTube is updating its monetization policies to combat AI-generated videos cluttering search results, addressing the growing problem of low-quality content flooding the platform.Also, if you're attending Podcast Movement, find Jordan, Alban, or Kevin and mention you're a Buzzcast listener to receive special limited Buzzsprout swag!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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How to Find Great Podcast Guests: Expert Tips from Podmatch’s Alex Sanfilippo
Send us a textPodcasting is all about serving your audience, and finding the perfect guest who can provide value to your listeners is essential for a successful interview show. We explore what makes a great podcast guest and how to streamline the booking process with our special guest Alex Sanfilippo, host of Podcasting Made Simple and founder of Podmatch!We also reveal two new features in Magic Mastering! Filler Killer: Cautiously detects and removes filler words like "ah" and "uhm" to achieve a high-quality listening experience.Power Clean: For particularly bad recordings, Power Clean can remove complex noises like chatter, wind, traffic, or reverb.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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20 Most Influential Podcasts According to Apple
Send us a textApple celebrates 20 years of podcasting with a list of 20 influential shows that shaped the medium across four eras, highlighting podcasts that pushed boundaries and set standards for creativity and storytelling.Check out 20 Podcasts We Love by Apple Podcasts, and find out why they made the list!• 2005-2010 pioneering era includes 99% Invisible, This American Life, and Love + Radio• 2011-2015 podcasting boom features Serial, Song Exploder, Mystery Show and Acquired• 2016-2020 includes mainstream hits like The Daily and Call Her Daddy• 2021-2025 showcases expert-led content like Huberman Lab and narrative journalism like Sweet BobbyText us your tips for finding guests and making sure they're a good fit for your podcast, and we'll share them on the next episode!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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10 Podcasting Tips from 40 Years of Podcasting
Send us a textThe Buzzsprout team shares 10 essential podcasting tips gleaned from their collective 40+ years of experience behind the microphone. Drawing from personal insights, listener contributions, and industry observations, they reveal what truly matters for podcast sustainability and growth.Your Podcasting TipsFocus on listener experience, not download statistics, as quality content precedes numeric growthCreate podcasts that a hundred people will love rather than something thousands merely likePick a publishing cadence you can consistently maintain, starting conservatively and scaling upProduce shorter, tightly-edited episodes that respect listeners' limited attention spansExpect slow, non-linear growth with small "viral" moments rather than explosive popularityUse podcasting as a networking tool to connect with people otherwise difficult to reachWhen recording, restart entire sentences if you make a mistake to create clean edit pointsChoose co-hosts who share your commitment level and enthusiasm for the projectBe selective about guests and don't feel obligated to publish every interview you recordDesign your podcasting workflow to maximize enjoyment and sustainabilityFor our next full episode, text us your tips for finding, vetting, and working with podcast guests. We'll be sharing your insights on what makes someone a great guest and how to create memorable interview experiences.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Lessons From The Celebrity Podcast Graveyard
Send us a textWhat determines whether celebrity podcasts succeed or fail, and what can indie podcasters learn from their mistakes? We explore the surprising patterns behind celebrity podcast success stories and the ever-growing celebrity podcast graveyard.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
Buzzcast is a roundtable discussion about podcasting from the people at Buzzsprout. We'll cover current events and news, podcast strategy, tools we are using, and dip into the Customer Support mailbag to test our podcasting knowledge. If you want to stay up-to-date on what's working in podcasting, Buzzcast is the show for you.