Development 
Introducing Rename Speakers
Castos transcripts now let you replace the generic Speaker A and Speaker B labels with real names in a couple of clicks, right inside the episode editor.
Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Author
Jimmy Baum
Support and CX professional at Castos, helping podcasters create high-quality shows and strategically grow their audiences. Background in linguistics and education, with interests in intercultural community building, the independent internet, and a lifelong love of reading.
Castos Creator Spotlight
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Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Podcast Production
Podcast Production in 2026: What 99 Creators Told Us About Recording, Editing, and Video
We've been curious how Castos creators are actually using video. The conversation has been building for years, and Apple's HLS support has only made it louder. But is video something most podcasters are doing now, or is it still selective? Are people building separate video workflows, or is the camera just on because the remote ... Read more
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Jimmy Baum · · 4 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Brendon Orr
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Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Terri-Ann Richards from The Happy Stack Podcast
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Jimmy Baum · · 2 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Andrew and Alex from the Gaming Backlog "Book Club"
The people behind great podcasts The Castos Creator Spotlight celebrates the people behind great podcasts. Every two weeks, we feature creators in our community who are doing remarkable work, sharing their stories, their craft, and the passion that drives their shows. There is a particular kind of conversation that used to happen before smartphones turned ... Read more
Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Mike King of The Freight Buyers' Club
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Jimmy Baum · · 2 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Aime Austin from A Time to Thrill
Celebrating the people behind great podcasts
Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Scott LaBonte from Sheboygan Stories: Unhoused and Unheard
The people behind great podcasts Welcome to fourth edition of our Creator Spotlight series, where we highlight the people behind the podcasts and the thoughtful work they’re bringing into the world. Giving a Microphone to the People Behind the Statistics In an early episode of Sheboygan Stories: Unhoused and Unheard, a man named Jimmy described ... Read more
Jimmy Baum · · 3 min read
Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Scott DeLuzio from Drive On Podcast
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Castos Creator Spotlight
Castos Creator Spotlight: Laura and Heidi from The Life of Letters Podcast
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Jimmy Baum · · 2 min read