Buzzsprout Weekly

Podcast Meetups 101

Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! At nearly every conference or meetup, someone says the same thing: “I didn’t realize how much I needed to meet other podcasters.” Because most of the time, this work happens alone.But that isolation doesn’t have to be part of the job. For many creators, local podcast meetups have helped turn solo work into a shared community!This week on ​Buzzcast​, the team sat down with Badr Milligan, host of ​The Short Box Podcast​ and co-founder of ​JAX Podcasters United​, to explore how a small meetup in 2018 grew into a 500+ member community. He breaks down exactly how to get started, including:How to plan your first meetup (even if you’ve never hosted an event)Where to host it, and why restaurants often welcome podcast groupsHow to market it without a big budgetWhen to introduce workshops, education tracks, or even a charity elementHow to keep events free without burning outIf you’ve ever wished podcasting felt more connected, this episode is for you!Listen to BuzzcastHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

Stop Marketing on Instagram

Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! If promoting your podcast on Instagram feels exhausting, you’re not imagining it! A lot of podcasters are putting in the effort on social media without seeing much return.In this video, we talk about a better way to think about podcast promotion! Instead of forcing your show into one platform or chasing trends, the focus is on thinking outside of the screen in more creative ways. Small shifts in how and where you share your show can make promotion feel more natural and be more effective!If social media has been feeling like a chore, this is a quick watch worth your time.Watch VideoDo You Book Podcast Guests? Booking podcast guests has changed a lot in the past few years, and we’d love to hear what’s working for you right now.This quick survey takes less than two minutes, and your answers will help us understand how podcasters are finding guests and producing great interviews. If your response is selected, we may feature your podcast in an upcoming Buzzsprout blog post! Take SurveyHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

How to Make Podcasting More Fun

Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! Every recording is new, and every episode feels like progress towards your goal.But somewhere around six months in, that can change. Suddenly, what once felt exciting now just feels like routine, and podcasting slowly begins to feel more like work than a creative outlet.In this week’s ​episode of Buzzcast​, the team is talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops being fun, and how to bring that joy back without walking away from your show!They share eight realistic shifts that can make podcasting feel lighter and more sustainable so you can have more fun with your weekly workflow!Podcasting is supposed to be something you enjoy building. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or are tired of hitting publish, this episode will help you reset. Listen to BuzzcastDo You Book Podcast Guests? Booking podcast guests has changed a lot in the past few years, and we’d love to hear what’s working for you right now.This quick survey takes less than two minutes, and your answers will help us understand how podcasters are finding guests and producing great interviews. If your response is selected, we may feature your podcast in an upcoming Buzzsprout blog post! Take SurveyHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

A Podcast Decision You Can Change

Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! In today’s world, it can feel like every opinion has to be final. But when something you’ve built starts growing in a new direction, it's okay to rethink what made sense at the beginning. If your podcast name came to mind while reading this, you’re not alone! After talking with so many podcasters at Podfest, it’s clear that some shows evolve beyond the name they started with.The good news is your podcast name can be changed at any time! A thoughtful rebrand can make your show easier to find and better aligned with what you’re creating now.In this video, we walk through the ​Buzzsprout Podcast Name Generator​ and how to use it to explore new name ideas! You can describe your show, adjust the tone and format, and instantly see which names are unique.If you’re considering a rebrand or planning for 2026, this is an easy way to find a name that fits where your podcast is heading!Watch VideoHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

Set Goals for Long-Term Success

Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey, Podcasters! Our team is back from Orlando and had a blast seeing so many of you at Podfest last week! The meetup was definitely a highlight of the conference for me. It is so encouraging getting to talk face-to-face, hear what you’re building, and get to know the people behind the podcasts!It reminds me that podcasting is about a lot more than just download numbers. And that mindset shows up all over this week’s episode of Buzzcast. ​In this episode, the team talked about what healthy, realistic podcasting goals actually look like and asked listeners to share what success would mean for them in 2026. Spoiler alert: it's not just numbers!Instead, podcasters talked about consistency, letting go of perfection, building skills, engaging listeners, and slowly working toward monetization in a way that feels sustainable.Alban, Jordan, and Kevin also do a quick check-in on Apple’s new Creator Studio announcement, along with some thoughts on how creator tools are evolving.If Podfest left you feeling motivated and a little reflective about where your show is headed, this is the perfect episode for you! Listen to BuzzcastHave a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!