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Private Podcasting

Add Individual Subscribers To Your Private Podcast

Often when you're creating a podcast you want it to be open to anyone and everyone who wants to listen or subscribe. But sometimes you want to have a private podcast that's only intended for specific listeners. In these cases restricting access to who can subscribe to your show is important so that you can ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 2 min read
Podcast Production

The Best Podcast Editing Services of 2025

Not a fan of editing your show? You aren't alone. A LOT of podcasters prefer to outsource this part of their content to one of the best podcast editing services. Let someone else add your music and bumpers, adjust your levels, and remove that unavoidable sneeze.  The right podcast editing service could be a big ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 16 min read
Landing Pages

Setting Up Your Podcast On WordPress Using Divi

One thing all successful podcasters agree on is that it is essential to have a “home base” for your podcast. A place where listeners can learn more about you and connect with your brand.  And for many of us, that home base is our WordPress site. In this guide, we are going to walk through ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
Favorite Podcasts

15 Best Interview Podcasts Of 2023

It wasn’t too long ago that if you wanted to hear or experience an interview, you were either turning into a TV special, the radio, or even picking up a magazine in the checkout line of the grocery store. And then, podcasting came along and changed everything. With significantly less time and schedule constraints than ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 7 min read
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Launching Podcast

3 Podcast Description Templates To Help Write Your Own

Aside from your podcast artwork and your show’s name, potential listeners use your podcast description or podcast summary to decide whether they’ll listen to your show. This makes it a critical element that you absolutely must get right if you want to promote your podcast. If your description is bad – or missing entirely – ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 10 min read
Development

Castos Player: The Best Embeddable Podcast Player

The podcast player for your show is maybe the single most important point of connection between your website visitors and your podcast. This is where and how they interact with your entire podcast brand, so it's important to use the best embeddable podcast player you can. And today we're excited to announce a major update ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 7 min read
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Podcast Promotion

How To Build A Podcast Landing Page That Gets More Subscribers

There is one common goal for many of us podcasters: To get more subscribers. Those listeners that tune into every one of our episodes. And there is a lot we can do as content creators to make it easier for our potential listeners to find our content and subscribe to our show. This is often ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
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Favorite Podcasts

The Top Health and Wellness Podcasts to Keep You Motivated in 2023

We all want to be a little healthier and happier. But that won't happen on its own. You can't create a healthier body and mind, or grow as a person, without the right information and resources. That's why we've put together this list of the best health and wellness podcasts. The following shows are hosted ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 9 min read
Podcast Promotion

Understanding Your Podcast Analytics To Grow An Audience

Podcast analytics are the foundation of big growth decisions. Building an audience, increasing number of downloads, and creating a successful podcast all hinge on understanding the numbers. The data related to high performing episodes and those around listener demographics all provide powerful insights. But the decentralization of podcasting poses a problem. Podcasters need to look ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 11 min read
storytelling podcasts
Favorite Podcasts

The Best Storytelling Podcasts of 2023

Stories play a powerful role in our culture. They don’t just entertain and inform us. They are tools to create connections between people. So it’s no surprise that people love storytelling podcasts. A storytelling podcast is any show where episodes are structured as narratives. Each episode could be its own complete narrative, but in some ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
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Podcast Equipment

The Best Podcast Equipment for Beginners (2025 Roundup)

Looking for suggestions for the best podcast equipment for beginners? Wondering what equipment to get to start podcasting? Whether you’re a new podcaster looking for setup inspiration or a seasoned host looking to upgrade your studio, you’ll find great recommendations below. Castos is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 29 min read
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Podcast Equipment

A Ranking Of The Best XLR And USB Microphones For Podcasters

“Should I get a USB microphone or an XLR microphone?” We hear that question all the time from veteran and amateur podcasters alike. They each have positives and negatives, so there’s never a clear winner.  If you’re a new podcaster, you’re probably looking for a microphone that’s affordable (because you aren’t ready to invest a ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read