Once you have your podcast feed configured and at least one episode published, it’s time to make your podcast available to your audience on their favorite platforms. To get listed on a podcast directory, you’ll need an account with that directory and your RSS feed URL from Wistia. Your podcast RSS feed URL contains all of the metadata and information about your show and episodes.
Note
While you can upload both video and audio episodes to your podcast in Wistia, not all directories support video episodes. Currently, Apple supports video podcasts, as well as some of Spotify’s partners.
Your RSS Feed URL
To get your podcast’s RSS Feed URL, navigate to the “Distribute” tab of your Podcast Settings page.
Copy your RSS Feed URL there, and you’re ready to submit it to directories!
Note
The podcast experience can greatly vary across different applications and platforms. Everything gets translated differently by each app, as they all have the freedom to interpret the RSS feed however they’d like. For example, in Spotify, the episode “Notes” field will populate under “Episode Description” on the episode page there. However, in Apple Podcasts, the notes will not be visible unless you are subscribed to the show and the episode is playing in the mobile app.
Apple Podcasts
In the Distribute tab of your Podcast Settings, click Connect under Apple Podcasts. Here, you’ll be able to see a step-by-step guide that walks you through how to submit your podcast to Apple. Or, you can follow the instructions here!
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find the link to your RSS feed under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Create an Apple ID and an iTunes Store Account
We recommend creating a new Apple ID for your podcast, especially if you’re submitting a podcast on behalf of your company. This way, multiple people from your team can manage the account without having access to your personal account.
The Apple ID will need to be one that is used to sign in to purchase items at the iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Books, or Apple Music. This categorizes the Apple ID as an iTunes Store account. Once you create an Apple ID, you will be guided through authentication and ready to log in.
3. Log in to Apple Podcasts
Once you have your new Apple ID, use it to log into Apple Podcasts Connect.
4. Submit your podcast using your RSS Feed URL
If you’re submitting your first podcast, Apple Podcasts Connect will have a blank page with a ‘+’ in the top-left corner. Select the ‘+’ button to enter your RSS Feed URL and select ‘Validate’.
Validation allows you to review your Podcast’s information. Make sure that the title, categories, language, media, copyright, website link, explicit disclaimer, and the list of episodes are all correct. If you see anything you want to update, you can do so from the Podcast Settings in your Wistia Channel.
If everything looks correct, select ‘Confirm’ and your feed will be submitted to Apple Podcasts and approved within 48 hours. Apple will send an approval email with a link to your podcast’s listing. Copy this link and input it into your Wistia Channel’s Distribution page.
5. Head back to Connect under Apple Podcasts
Once your podcast has been approved by Apple, select Connect under Apple Podcasts again. Scroll down to paste your Apple Podcasts URL, and then click Submit URL. This connects your Apple Podcasts URL to Wistia, which then means that any of your Channel visitors will be able to subscribe directly to your podcast on Apple, from within your Channel.
Google Podcasts
In the Distribute tab of your Podcast Settings, click Connect under Google Podcasts. Here, you’ll be able to see a step-by-step guide that walks you through how to submit your podcast to Google. Or, you can follow the instructions here!
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast through Google, you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find your RSS Feed URL under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Login to Google Podcast Manager
Using a new or existing Gmail account, login to the Google Podcast Manager to submit your podcast.
3. Submit and Validate your podcast using your RSS Feed URL
Once you submit your RSS Feed URL to Google, they will display a preview of your podcast. If everything looks correct, submit your podcast and complete verification. Verification will be skipped if the Gmail address associated with your Google Podcasts account is the same email address associated with your RSS feed.
Note
It may take several days for Google to pick up your RSS feed.
4. Head back to Connect under Google Podcasts
Once your podcast has been approved by Google, select Connect under Google Podcasts again. Scroll down to paste your Google Podcasts URL, and then click Submit URL. This connects your Google Podcasts URL to Wistia, which then means that any of your Channel visitors will be able to subscribe directly to your podcast on Google, from within your Channel.
iHeartRadio
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on iHeartRadio you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find the link to your RSS feed under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Submit Your Podcast to iHeartRadio
On the iHeartRadio website, enter your Email, Podcast Title, and RSS Feed through the form on the page. Once the information is submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email from iHeartRadio explaining that it can take up to 14 business days for your request to be completed.
Pandora
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on Pandora you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find the link to your RSS feed under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Create a Pandora Account
Go to the Pandora for Podcasters website and click the “Get Started” button. We recommend creating a new account using an email specific to your podcast or podcast creation team.
3. Submit Your Podcast to Pandora for Podcasters
Now, you’ll need to submit your RSS Feed and confirm the basics of your podcast and owner details. After your podcast is submitted, it will take 4–6 weeks for your podcast to be approved.
Spotify
In the Distribute tab of your Podcast Settings, click Connect under Spotify. Here, you’ll be able to see a step-by-step guide that walks you through how to submit your podcast to Spotify. Or, you can follow the instructions here!
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on Spotify, you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find your RSS Feed URL under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Login to Spotify for Podcasters
To get started, navigate to Spotify for Podcasters and select ‘Get Started’. Login or create a new account and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Verify ownership of your podcast feed
Paste your RSS Feed URL into Spotify. After submitting your RSS feed, select next to verify ownership of your RSS feed. Spotify will send a confirmation code to your email address.
Note
If you have videos in your Wistia Channel, Spotify will not be able to validate the RSS feed.
4. Add podcast details & submit
Spotify requires a few extra details to help their listeners find your podcast. Complete the details about where your podcast is made, its primary language, your hosting provider (for Wistia podcast hosting select ‘other/I don’t know’), and primary category. Submit these details, and make sure everything looks correct. If it does, finish submitting your podcast for distribution.
5. Head back to Connect under Spotify
Once your podcast has been approved by Spotify, select Connect under Spotify again. Scroll down to paste your Spotify URL, and then click Submit URL. This connects your Spotify URL to Wistia, which then means that any of your Channel visitors will be able to subscribe directly to your podcast on Spotify, from within your Channel.
Stitcher
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on TuneIn you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find the link to your RSS feed under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Sign up for the Stitcher Partner Portal
On the Stitcher Partner’s page, click the “Join Now” button. You will be walked through steps to get your podcast listed, including adding your RSS feed, confirming ownership, and setting up an account.
3. Authorize Your Show via Email
An email will be sent to the account associated with your podcast. Once you authorize the show, it will be available on Stitcher. Your Show URL is available in the Promote Show tab on the Stitcher Partner Portal.
TuneIn
1. Copy your RSS Feed URL from Wistia
To distribute your podcast on TuneIn you’ll first want to copy your RSS feed URL from Wistia, you can find the link to your RSS feed under the “Distribute” tab in your Podcast Settings.
2. Submit Your Podcast to TuneIn
Navigate to the TuneIn submission page. Enter your email address, Podcast Title, RSS Feed, and a few other details on the form. Click the “Send Email” button to submit your podcast. You’ll get an email confirmation explaining that it can take up to 24hrs for your podcast to be available on TuneIn.
Connected Directories
Once you have your podcast submitted and approved in Apple, Spotify, and/or Google, and you’ve connected your podcast URL to Wistia, you’ll able to see which directories you’ve connected in your Distribute tab.
To edit the URL of a connected directory, select the pencil icon.
You’ll be able to edit the URL in the popup window.
If you’d like to remove a connected directory, click the X.
Then, confirm your decision in the popup window.
