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2021 Podcaster Wrapped: Your year on Spotify

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Create

How podcasters can overcome their creative block

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Share

How to use Q&A and Polls to increase audience engagement for your podcast

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Grow

How to record great podcast ads with Ads by Anchor

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Updates

2021 Podcaster Wrapped
December 2021

2021 Podcaster Wrapped: Your year on Spotify

Take a moment to reflect on the stories you told, the milestones you reached, and the memories you created this year.
Podcast Subscriptions
November 2021

Podcast Subscriptions expanding around the world

Creators and listeners in 33 more markets can now take advantage of exclusive content for subscribers only—on iOS or Android
Video Podcasts
October 2021

Introducing Video Podcasts on Spotify

Video brings listeners right into your world, making podcasting a more engaging experience than ever.
Ads by Anchor
October 2021

Say hello to Ads by Anchor

Introducing the future of Anchor's monetization tools—flexible options for the evolving podcaster
Q&A and Polls
September 2021

Introducing Q&A and Polls: Bring your listeners into the mix

The new features add a personal touch—and new levels of interactivity—to every podcast episode
Content Ratings
August 2021

How to choose the right rating for your podcast—and why it’s important

No matter how you choose to express yourself through your podcast, it’s important to stay mindful of content or language that some listeners may find inappropriate. That’s why we’ve made it easy to mark your episodes ‘Explicit’ or ‘Clean.’

Inspiration:

Tips for creators, by creators.

How I Podcast
September 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with “Growing Up Halal”

We’re talking with podcasters from all walks of life about their creative process and why audio is one of the coolest ways to tell a story.
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Liner Notes
August 2021

Flow State

Get to know the creators who are thriving at the intersection of music and talk. We're opening the mic for more about their show, creative process, and advice for fellow creators.
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Recent Interviews:

August 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Lauren Abedini of “SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS”

July 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Amani of “ANTIDOTE”

June 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Bob The Drag Queen & Monét X Change of “Sibling Rivalry”

May 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Olivia Lopez of “The Art of Travel”

April 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Angela Belt of "The Mood Board"

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Create

Creative Block
September 2021

How podcasters can overcome their creative block

Creative block is an inevitable part of the podcasting process, but these tools are the key to finding your inspiration.
Music + Talk
September 2021

Behind the scenes of “Music + Talk: Unlocked”

Get an inside look into the making of the Spotify miniseries, “Music + Talk: Unlocked”
Podcast Formats
August 2021

7 podcast formats to consider for your show

Learn about different podcast formats, and choose one that fits your strengths and your audience.

Share

Audience Engagement
December 2021

How to use Q&A and Polls to increase audience engagement for your podcast

Field comments, anecdotes, and questions from your listeners in just a few clicks.

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Timestamps

Share your favorite podcast moments with timestamps

Spotify features

How to use Spotify’s listening features to grow your show

Press Pitches

A beginner’s guide to pitching your podcast to press

Grow

Ads by Anchor
November 2021

How to record great podcast ads with Ads by Anchor

Discover how to monetize your podcast with Ads by Anchor and best practices for host-read podcast ads.
Podcast Subscription Pricing
October 2021

How to determine your podcast subscription price

Pricing your Podcast Subscriptions offering requires a lot of thought—here are the top factors and strategies to help you decide.
Podcast Subscriptions
August 2021

The best content formats to consider for your podcast subscription

Learn what types of podcast subscription content are the most effective to monetize your show and grow your community.

Listen: I Should Start a Podcast

Making a podcast is easy with Anchor, but you may still have some questions about getting started, choosing a format, or promoting your show. We've created this podcast to help you out along the way! 
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1. What is a podcast anyway?

Say you upload your latest podcast episode, give it a title, and publish it. Your listeners get that episode automatically on their phones, in all sorts of apps, on all sorts of devices, all over the world. How? Why? What kind of magic happens when you hit that publish button?

2. Your podcasting questions, answered

This week, we're changing things up and answering your questions in a special Q&A episode.

3. Getting the word out

After you’ve published an episode or two, and you’ve really got your rhythm down, you’ll probably want to start thinking about how to really find your audience, and grow your podcast. We’re talking about marketing. Today, we talk to Anchor’s marketing team about how to get the word out about your show.‍

4. Packaged with care

You’ve got your show recorded, you’ve spent hours putting the finishing touches on it, and it’s time to sit back and enjoy the fame, fortune, and critical acclaim that your podcast deserves. But wait! You’ve forgotten the sexiest part: metadata and SEO. Today, we’re talking about packaging your show to give it the best chance for success.

5. Conversation

We explore the other voices on your show: cohosts, guests, and how to approach an interview. Plus, we hear some conversations from around Anchor.‍

6. Show structure

On this episode, we talk about how to structure your show and come up with a great format.

7. Recording and microphones

You've got the idea, and now it's time to record it. What mic should you use? Will your phone sound good enough? What does "cardioid" mean? We talk about these questions and more on today's episode.

8. What's your podcast about?

It’s pretty simple to record a podcast and get it distributed really quickly. But the part that can be the trickiest is just getting started, and having an idea of what your podcast actually is. So that's what we're talking about today.

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What You Need to Map Out a Season

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Short Fiction Best Practices with Jonathan Mitchell

The creator of The Truth says the key to connecting with audiences is forging a clear path between the story and the listener.
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Your Podcast Needs Show Notes

Use them as a resource where you share credit and information your listeners want.

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