How it works

Listeners can tap a link in your show notes to send you Voice Messages, no matter what device or browser they’re using, or which app they use to listen (they can also click the button on your podcast’s Anchor profile). This will take them to a window where they can record a message up to one minute long. Once they hit send, they’re done! You’ll be notified every time someone sends you a Voice Message.

You’ll find your incoming Voice Messages in the creation screen on Anchor’s mobile app and web dashboard. From here, you can listen to all the messages your listeners have sent, and immediately add any into your next podcast episode. For any messages that you want to include, you can add them as segments in your Episode Builder and easily place them wherever you want in your episode.

To ensure everyone has a great experience on Anchor, we do not permit anonymously sent Voice Messages — senders will need to sign up or log into an Anchor account in order to send a message, so you can see who it’s coming from.
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Tips for using Voice Messages

The best part about getting messages from your listeners is the potential to creatively use their perspective in your podcast. Whether it’s a Q&A session where your listeners can ask you anything (or the other way around!), an impromptu advice column, a collection of audio from all over the world, or anything else your heart desires, we believe getting interactive with your audience opens up countless avenues for creativity. Or, you can use Voice Messages as a tool to gather feedback from your listeners and check in on how they feel about your show!

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‍Some amazing podcasters on Anchor are already using Voice Messages to bring their listeners voices into their shows:
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You’re never podcasting alone, and now it’s easier than ever to build a relationship with your audience. We can’t wait to hear what you (and your listeners) create!‍

Haven’t started your own podcast yet? Check out our How to Start a Podcast guide for tips and tricks on how to make something awesome with Anchor.

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