How do I redirect my Fireside podcast feed?
After importing your podcast into Transistor, set up a 301 redirect on your old Fireside feed so it points to your new Transistor feed. Your existing subscribers and podcast app listings then follow you automatically, so you don't lose anyone.
Export your Analytics
It’s a good idea to export your analytics from Fireside at this point. Analytics don't move between hosts, so it's good to keep a copy for your own records.
How to redirect your feed from Fireside to Transistor
In Transistor, open your podcast, go to the Distribution tab and copy your new RSS feed from Your RSS Feed. You'll need it for the redirect.
See Fireside's redirect guide.
Fireside advise you to follow these steps:
- Log in to your account at Fireside.fm
- Go to Dashboard → Advanced
- Look for the RSS Feed Redirection section, and toggle it to Enabled
- Paste in your new Transistor RSS feed into the redirect field
- Click Save to complete your changes.
What if I no longer can access my Fireside account?
A redirect with Fireside only exists while your podcast still exists, so it's unlikely you will be able to add a redirect for a deleted podcast. You may still want to reach out to their support directly and ask if they can enable a 301 redirect for you.
Fireside Support Email: support@fireside.fm
You can use the following email template and add in your own podcast feed details:
I have moved my podcast to Transistor.fm. Please redirect my podcast called (insert podcast name) using (insert old Fireside RSS feed) to my new host Transistor (insert new Transistor RSS feed). Please let me know once the redirect is active.
Fireside Support Details
What does a 301 redirect do?
A 301 redirect for your podcast RSS feed is very useful when you move to a new podcast host. It ensures that any subscriber or podcast platform still using your Fireside feed won’t be faced with a broken link. Enabling a redirect means that your existing subscribers will stay subscribed and podcast directories can continue to pick up your new episodes.
A redirect is like leaving a forwarding address. It lets anyone using your old feed know where you have moved to.
How long does a 301 redirect last?
Fireside advises that their redirect will only exist while the podcast is still in your Fireside account. So leave the redirect active for at least 30 - 60 days before deleting your Fireside account.
How long does it take to enable a 301 redirect?
A redirect should be active shortly after you add the redirect settings into your Fireside account. Podcast directories will then be able to pick up your new episodes from Transistor the next time they check your feed. That’s usually within 24 hours of your redirect being active.
How to test if a 301 redirect is working?
If you visit your Fireside feed link in a browser, it should automatically redirect to your Transistor RSS feed.
What happens if I don’t forward my old feed from Fireside?
If you choose not to redirect your podcast, you may need to complete a few extra steps.
Without a redirect existing subscribers won’t know where you have moved to. They will need to manually re-subscribe to your new Transistor podcast feed. So be prepared to share your new feed to win back your subscribers.
Without a redirect podcast directories like Apple and Spotify will still be using your old Fireside feed. To fix that without a redirect you’ll need to manually go to those platforms and update the feed they are using for your podcast.
See:
Don't submit your podcast to the same apps again
If you have additional questions please reach out to us:
- Email - support@transistor.fm
- Live Chat: https://transistor.fm/contact/
Updated on: 02/11/2026
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