Get Your Podcast Discovered
Where to List It. What You’ll Need. How to Stand Out.
Because your show deserves to be heard
You’re creating something awesome.
Maybe it’s funny, heartfelt, educational, or delightfully weird.
But if you’re here, you’re probably asking
“How do I actually get people to find my podcast?”
This guide
Shows you how to list your show
What you’ll need to get started
How to set yourself up for discovery
Where Should I List My Podcast?
You don’t need to be everywhere — just in the right places. These are the podcast directories that matter most
- Apple Podcasts – Still the #1 podcast directory. Required for most other apps to find you. (Manual RSS submission required)
- Spotify – Massive reach and tightly integrated with mobile listening. (Claim your feed, verify by email)
- YouTube / YouTube Music – Exploding platform for podcasters. Upload video or audio with a static image. (Manual upload)
- Amazon Music / Audible – Reaches listeners on Alexa, Kindle, and Prime. (Manual RSS submission)
- Overcast – Pulls automatically from Apple Podcasts. If you’re listed on Apple, you’re listed here too. (No action needed)
- Pocket Casts – Great for Android and super-listeners. (Manual RSS submission recommended)
- Listen Notes – Podcast search engine indexing millions of episodes by topic. (Optional but great for discoverability)
- Podchaser – Like IMDb for podcasts. Claim your show, tag guests, and improve visibility. (Claim your show, RSS pulls auto)
- Podcast Index – Open-source directory powering many new apps. (Submit RSS manually or via your host)
Pro Tip: Once you’re listed on Apple Podcasts, most of the other apps — like Overcast, Castbox, Podcast Addict, and Castro — will find your RSS feed automatically. That’s the magic of the open podcast ecosystem.
Wait — What’s an RSS Feed?
Your RSS feed is the heart of your podcast. It’s a special link (usually ending in .xml) that tells podcast apps where to find your episodes, cover art, show description, and more.
Think of it like your podcast’s backstage pass — you only have to update your episodes in one place (your host), and all your listeners on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Overcast, and more will get them automatically.
You’ll find your RSS feed in your podcast host dashboard.
Here are some popular hosts where you can grab or create your feed
- Buzzsprout – Simple setup and great for beginners
- RSS.com – Affordable and RSS-focused (as the name implies!)
- Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) – Free and directly tied to Spotify
- Transistor.fm – Powerful for growing podcasts and teams
- Captivate – Growth-focused tools with a clean dashboard
Pro Tip: Copy and save your RSS feed link in your notes or Google Doc — you’ll use it often when submitting to directories.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Before you start submitting your podcast, here’s what you’ll want to gather. Keep it all in one place for easy access.
Things you might want to organize and keep handy
Basic Info
Podcast Name
Short but useful description (1-2 paragraphs)
Main Category (and subcategory if available)
Branding
Cover Art (JPG/PNG, square. at least 1400x1400px, under 512KB)
Links & Logins
Your RSS feed URL (from your podcast host)
Dedicated email for podcast submissions (like yourshow@gmail.com)
Login info for Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. (save in a password manager)
Files & Episodes
At least one episode uploaded to your host
Bonus: a 1-2 min trailer episode to introduce your show
Clean filenames (e.g. S1E1-intro.mp3
Keep It Organized
Pro tip: Use a Google Doc or Apple Notes folder to store everything: your RSS link, descriptions, login credentials, cover art, episode titles, and directory links. It makes your life 10x easier down the road
How to Actually Get Discovered
Getting listed is just step one. Here’s how to help the right listeners find you
Use Better Metadata
Write clear episode titles (avoid “Episode 4” — use real names)
Add keywords to your descriptions (think like a listener!)
Choose categories and tags that match your niche
Share Smart
Pull out a great quote and share it as text or an audiogram
Link directly to the episode — not just your show page
Add your podcast to your email signature and bio link
Try Cross-Promotion
Find similar shows on Podchaser or Listen Notes
Reach out and offer a promo swap
We’re building tools to help you do this automatically —stay tuned!
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