How to Start and Grow a Podcast

Learn everything you need to start, track, grow and monetize a podcast.

  • RSS.com Podcaster Insights Survey

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    What is actually working for podcasters right now? To better understand how independent creators are building, publishing, promoting, and monetizing their shows, RSS.com surveyed 195 podcasters. The responses reveal a creator landscape that is ambitious, resourceful, and increasingly interested in video, AI, and better growth workflows. This survey is not meant to represent every podcaster…

  • How to Start a Podcast on Spotify: A Beginner’s Guide (2026)

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    To start, thanks for being here! There are a lot of resources on starting a podcast on Spotify, so I appreciate you choosing RSS.com. I’m Joe Cassabona, a podcast coach that’s been podcasting for over 14 years. I’ve helped thousands of podcasters start their podcasts on Spotify, grow their shows, and make money podcasting. You’re…

  • Free Podcast Trainings

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    Podcast Storytelling: How to Hook Listeners and Keep Them Engaged 📅 When: Wednesday, December 9th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT 📍 Where: YouTube Live / LinkedIn Live Having a great topic doesn’t automatically make a great podcast episode. Whether you’re interviewing guests, sharing research, or teaching something useful, storytelling can help…

  • Affiliate Marketing for Podcasters: How to Start Monetizing Your Show

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    You don’t need a huge audience to explore affiliate marketing for your podcast and start making money. We recently hosted a free live training with Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships at RSS.com, and Dan Morris, podcaster and President of Audience Industries. They showed how podcasters earn commissions by recommending products they trust. They also showed…

  • How to Start a Podcast: A Beginner’s Guide

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    Thanks for being here. There are a lot of guides on how to start a podcast, so I appreciate you choosing RSS.com! My name is Joe Cassabona and I’ve been podcasting for over 14 years. I’m also a podcast coach, and have helped thousands of new podcasters start, grow and make money podcasting. The good…

  • Podcast Awards 2027: Top Awards for Podcasters

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    Are there awards for podcasts? Absolutely – and if you’ve ever wondered how to submit for podcast awards or how to get nominated for podcast awards, you’re not alone. In fact, we have an entire post dedicated to the subject here. Whether you’re an independent creator, a branded podcast producer, a journalist, a fiction storyteller,…

  • 2027 Podcasting Events and Conferences

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    Looking for a podcast event in your area? Check out our full list of 2027 podcasting events and awards below! Podfest Expo RESONATE Podcast Festival: Cape Town On Air Fest & The Ambie Awards PodCamp Toronto Sound Forward Podcast Summit Podcasthon Radiodays Europe Podcast Movement: Evolutions @ SXSW Wave of Influence Creator Summit NAB Show…

  • RSS.com Black Friday Deal: Get 3 Months Free

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    Looking for Black Friday deals on podcast hosting? You can save big and claim three full months free on any paid RSS.com podcast hosting plan with code BLKFR. Give your podcast more ways to reach listeners and earn revenue, with tools for audio-to-video publishing, AI transcripts, and monetization. Choose from our Plus, Pro, or Max…

  • Should You Add Video to Your Podcast? Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

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    Podcasting is becoming evermore popular, and one of the hottest debates of 2026 continues to be whether podcasters should add a video component to their shows. With YouTube and Spotify emphasizing video content, many podcasters are wondering if they should follow suit. However, the answer isn’t straightforward. Below, our company evangelist Joe Casabona explores the…

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