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By Dan Maby
Your podcast doesn’t live in one app. You plan in one place, track your marketing in another, and report to sponsors from a spreadsheet. Until now, getting your show.fm numbers into those places meant exporting a CSV (on Studio and above) and copying it across by hand. Today that changes. On any paid plan, you … Read more
By Dan Maby
Show notes are where an episode comes together. It’s where you plan the questions, keep the links you promised to mention, and work out with your guest what you’ll cover. So when the people using show.fm every week told us the page felt busy, we listened. Today, on International Podcast Day, a calmer Show Notes … Read more
We’ve got some nice updates for you from show.fm easier to find transcripts and some granular calendar booking controls.
Learn how HLS video works in podcasting, why platforms like Apple Podcasts adopt it, and what HTTP Live Streaming means for your audio show.
Many podcasters face a major discovery problem. Learn why great content isn’t enough and how to turn your podcast episodes into cross-platform growth engines.
Wondering about the rise of video in podcasting? Discover the latest 2026 data, the true cost of production, and how to adapt without burning out.
Discover how Podcasting 2.0 tags improve discovery, add transcripts, and give you control over your RSS feed to help your podcast grow. They’re a free, open way to easily boost your podcast reach. But they can be confusing. You’ll find out what they are and how you can use them.
You hit stop on the recording and feel a surge of accomplishment. The interview was brilliant, the guest was engaging, and the content is exactly what your audience needs. Then you look at the raw audio file and realize the “real” work is just beginning. For many, that 45-minute conversation represents a looming four-hour block … Read more
Most podcasters quickly discover that audio editing takes far more time than they ever anticipated. What starts as a simple conversation often turns into a multi-hour marathon of rough cuts, polishing, and noise reduction. This guide will help you build a professional workflow that preserves your creative energy and gets your episode ready for your … Read more
For most podcasters, guest coordination isn’t just a task, it’s a second full-time job that eats the time you should be spending on your content. The “quick check” email is the silent killer of your production schedule. You send an invitation, they reply with a question, you suggest a time, they’re in a different time … Read more
This post reveals what’s actually eating your time: editing, guest coordination, and the relentless cycle of social media promotion. We break down survey results showing that creators lose hours to pre-production and manual publishing tasks.
Want to start a podcast but lack the time? Discover practical steps to launch your show in just a few hours without getting bogged down in logistics.
Most podcasters underestimate how long each episode takes. Run this one-week time audit to find your real bottlenecks, set realistic timelines, and reclaim hours every week.
By Dan Maby
Welcome to the exciting world of podcasting! In 2025, starting a podcast is more accessible – and rewarding – than ever. Over 50% of people 12+ in the U.S. now listen to podcasts monthly, and weekly listening is at an all-time high, making this a prime moment for new creators to jump in and grow … Read more
By Dan Maby
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks since we launched the show.fm Blocks closed beta at Podcast Show 2025 in London! We were thrilled by the enthusiasm and insightful conversations we had, and we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has already discussed the beta and shared their experiences of getting a podcast … Read more
