Podcast Hosting Guide: Feeds, Files & Publishing

UNDERSTAND THE MOVING PARTS

Three jobs. One publishing flow.

The audio files

Your finished recordings need an accessible home. Compare storage and delivery limits against the amount of audio you actually plan to publish.

The RSS feed

The feed describes the show and points to episode media. Keep its address and publishing ownership organized from the beginning.

Understand RSS ↗

The directory listing

A directory helps people find the show. Submission and verification are separate from uploading the recording to a host.

Prepare your submissions ↗

This is a hosting information hub, not an audio-upload service. PodcastBrowser.com does not sell hosting plans or distribute your show.

COMPARE THE REQUIREMENTS, NOT THE HYPE

Questions worth asking.

What to compare	What to ask the provider	What to keep
Feed control	How do I export or migrate my feed? What steps require support?	A record of the feed URL and account ownership.
Plan limits	Which units count toward the allowance, and what happens when I exceed it?	A realistic example month of publishing.
Publishing	How do scheduling, corrections, and team review work?	A tested release checklist.
Reporting	How are the displayed measures defined, and can I export them?	The definitions behind the numbers.
Continuity	What happens to the archive when I cancel or change plans?	Independent copies of your final media and artwork.

For a destination-specific technical baseline, review Apple’s podcast RSS feed requirements. Confirm current plan details directly with any provider you consider.

THE LISTENING ROOM