General

• Why do I need a podcast host? Can't I just upload my podcast to Apple Podcasts?

  Why Apple Podcasts and other listening apps don't host your podcast, and why every podcast needs a hosting provider like Transistor to create its RSS feed.Few readers

• How do I create a new podcast?

  How to create a new audio or video podcast in Transistor, what to fill in, and what to do next to get it into podcast apps.Few readers

• What accessibility features does Transistor have?

  The accessibility features in Transistor's embed players, podcast websites, transcripts and support, and how to send us accessibility feedback.Few readers

Artwork & Feed

• Where do I find my podcast's RSS feed URL?

  Where to find and copy your podcast's RSS feed URL in Transistor, for submitting to podcast apps or moving hosts.Few readers

• What size should my podcast cover art be?

  The size and file type for podcast cover art in Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps, what Transistor accepts, and tools for creating your artwork.Popular

• Which podcast players support individual episode artwork?

  Which podcast apps and Transistor features show individual episode artwork, and where apps fall back to your show artwork instead.Few readers

• Should I mark my episode as explicit?

  When to mark your podcast or an episode as explicit, how to do it in Transistor, and what the explicit label does in Apple Podcasts.Few readers

Episodes

• How do I add a trailer to my podcast?

  What a podcast trailer is, why it's worth publishing one first, what to say in it, and how to set an episode as a trailer in Transistor.Few readers

• How do I add a new episode to my podcast?

  How to create a new episode in Transistor, what each episode field does, and how to publish it now, schedule it or save it as a draft.Few readers

• How do I share a podcast episode?

  How to share a published episode with a sharing page link, a direct MP3 link, an embed or its page on your podcast website.Few readers

• What audio and video files can I upload?

  The file formats and sizes Transistor accepts for episodes, the audio settings we recommend, and what happens to your file after you upload it.Some readers

• Why am I getting an error when I upload my audio or video file?

  Troubleshooting steps for errors when uploading audio or video files to Transistor.Popular

• What happens when I replace an episode's audio or video file?

  Replacing an episode's audio or video file keeps its analytics, publish date and listing in podcast apps unchanged. Episodes on YouTube need a re-upload.Few readers

• How do I delete an episode?

  How to delete an episode in Transistor, what gets removed with it, including its audio files and analytics, and which team members can do it.Few readers

• Why are my episodes not in the correct order?

  Why your episodes appear out of order in podcast apps or Transistor, and how to fix publish dates and your Episodic or Serial show format.Popular

• How do I group episodes by season?

  How to turn on season numbers in your podcast settings and group episodes by season in Apple Podcasts and other apps.Few readers

Show Notes

• How should I format my podcast's show notes?

  Which show notes formatting works in Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps, how to paste text without hidden formatting, and why images don't appear.Few readers

• How do I create a show notes template?

  Set up a Show Notes Template so every new episode starts with your standard links, sections and calls to action already filled in.Few readers

• How do I use the placeholder tags in my Show Notes?

  What each Show Notes placeholder tag, like {{people}}, {{chapters}} and {{transcript}}, inserts, and how to add tags and change their link text.Few readers

Podcast Settings

• How do I show my email address in my RSS feed?

  How to show your owner email address in your RSS feed when submitting to directories, claiming a podcast or moving hosts.Few readers

• How do I redirect my Transistor RSS feed to a new host?

  How to set up a free, permanent 301 redirect from your Transistor RSS feed to a new podcast host if you decide to move your show.Popular

• Can I change my podcast's name?

  How to change your podcast's name and RSS feed URL in Transistor, and what changing each one affects.Few readers

• How do I delete a podcast?

  How to delete a show from its Settings tab, and why only the show's Owner can delete it.Few readers

• What are podcast achievement badges?

  What podcast achievement badges are, the seven types you can earn, and how to share them on social media.Few readers

Recording & Audio

• How do I make a podcast?

  The basic steps to start a podcast, from choosing a microphone and recording to publishing on Transistor and submitting to Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Few readers

• How do I record a remote podcast guest?

  Transistor doesn't record audio, but here are the apps we recommend for recording remote podcast interviews with guests.Few readers

• How loud should my podcast audio be?

  The common loudness standards for spoken-word audio, and the LUFS level we recommend for your podcast.Few readers

• Where do I find intro music for my podcast?

  Where to find free music for your podcast intro, with a link to our list of free podcast intro music.Few readers