How to Start and Grow a Podcast
Learn everything you need to start, track, grow and monetize a podcast.
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What Are the Best Podcast Microphones?
With so many microphones on the market, how do you know how to pick the best mic for your podcast? In this article we review the top podcasting mics.
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How to Start a Podcast in 2026 (Beginner’s Guide)
Starting a podcast in 2026 is easier than it has ever been. You don’t need a studio, a producer, or a six-figure budget. You need a topic you care about, a microphone, some quiet time, and a plan. That’s it. This guide walks you through every step of launching your show, from picking an idea…
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Free Podcast Trainings
📅 When: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT 📍 Where: YouTube Live Join RSS.com for a live workshop on how to use storytelling to create episodes that not only attract listeners, but keep them engaged and coming back. In this webinar, Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships for RSS.com,…
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How to Recommend Other Podcasts Using Podroll
Do you host other podcasts or have favorites you’d love to recommend? With Podroll, RSS.com creators can now showcase up to six other podcasts directly from their Dashboard! It’s a great way to support and network with fellow podcasters. The shows you select will be prominently displayed on your public RSS.com website. Awesome, right? Here’s…
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The Best Podcast Hosting of 2026 – Compare Pricing & Features
Ready to start your own podcast? With so many hosting options out there, picking the right one can feel overwhelming. Here’s what most guides won’t tell you: the platform you choose in week one shapes everything from your audio quality to your revenue for years. Choose wrong, and you’re migrating episodes, losing subscribers, and starting…
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Podcast Awards
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. Winning an award can be incredibly gratifying – you’ve put in the work, now…
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Why Podcast Awards Matter: Grow Your Show and Build Credibility
We recently hosted a free webinar with Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships for RSS.com, and Jemma Rose Brown, General Manager for The Signal Awards, exploring how podcast awards can amplify your show’s reach, attract sponsors, and position you among the industry’s most recognized voices. If you missed it, you can watch the full session below.…
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How to Add Your Podcast RSS Feed to Spotify
Spotify has 250 million listeners across more than 75 countries – it’s an essential place to add your show. Learn how to upload your podcast to Spotify here.
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Best True Crime Podcasts of 2026
True crime has fascinated people for years, but podcasting has taken it to a whole new level. One podcast that’s often credited with starting the true crime podcast trend is “Serial”, which debuted in 2014. Its unique format and investigative storytelling drew millions of listeners and helped make podcasts a mainstream medium. So, why are…
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