Distribution
Publishing & Distribution
Get your show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and every other directory listeners use — without re-uploading a single file.
Distribution is the step that turns an audio file into a show people can actually find. Our flagship guide to the best podcast hosting platforms covers where to start; the guides below explain how publishing really works and how to get listed everywhere that matters.
Under the hood it’s simpler than it looks: a podcast RSS feed is the single source every app reads, one-click distribution pushes it out automatically, and podcast syndication explains how your episodes propagate across the ecosystem.
Getting listed is a checklist, not a mystery. Submit to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music & Audible, then upload your podcast to YouTube to reach the biggest discovery platform of all.
Once you’re everywhere listeners are, the next moves are growing your audience and monetizing the show. Castos generates your feed and handles distribution — including built-in YouTube republishing — from a single upload.
Flagship Guide
9 Best Podcast Hosting Platforms (Free and Paid)
The hosting platform you choose decides how easily your show reaches every directory. Our flagship comparison of the 9 hosts worth knowing about — and the trade-offs that matter for new podcasters.
Read the guideDistribution Fundamentals
The four foundational guides every podcaster should read before submitting their show.
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One-Click Podcast Distribution
How modern hosting platforms push to every directory in a single submission.
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Podcast Syndication: A Primer
What syndication really means in podcasting — and the misunderstandings to avoid.
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Podcast RSS Feeds Explained
The technical core of podcast distribution — what your feed needs to include and why.
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Apple Podcasts in Any Browser
How to listen to Apple Podcasts on the web — and why it matters for show promotion.
Read guideDirectory Submission Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for every directory worth submitting your show to.
Roundup
Submit to Apple Podcasts
The most-used directory — what your show needs to pass review.
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Submit to Spotify
The fastest-growing podcast platform — submission and promotion playbook.
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Submit to Amazon Music & Audible
Amazon-owned distribution that pairs your show with paying listeners.
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Submit to Stitcher
Smaller but still meaningful — Stitcher has a loyal listener base.
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Submit to iHeartRadio
iHeart distribution opens up a big terrestrial-radio crossover audience.
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Pandora Podcast Submission
How to get your show into Pandora Stations and the recommendations engine.
View picksPublishing How-Tos
The publish-side details that elevate a basic upload into a professional release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit my podcast to Apple Podcasts?
How long does podcast directory approval take?
Can I submit one podcast to multiple directories?
Do I need YouTube as a podcast directory?
What is the difference between hosting and distribution?
One feed. Every directory. One platform.
Castos pushes your show to Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and every other major directory automatically — try it free for 14 days.
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