Find A Podcast RSS Feed

Lookup your RSS feed to submit to podcasting directories or share with a new listener.

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How To Find A Podcast RSS Feed For Any Show

Enter The Podcast Or Host Name

Enter the name of your podcast or a host's name in the search box above.
Click Search

This free tool will search a directory of over 4 Million podcasts and find your podcast RSS feed. Proudly powered by PodcastIndex.org.
Copy Your RSS Feed

Copy the podcast RSS feed link that this tool displays. This is the direct link to your show on your hosting provider.

Share Your RSS Feed With Your Audience

While podcasting directories like Apple Podcasts and Spotify are great for discoverability they all still rely on your podcast RSS feed to let new listeners subscribe to your podcast.

Move Your Podcast To A New Host

If you're looking to migrate your podcast from one hosting provider to another you'll need your RSS feed to begin the import and transfer process.

Own Your Distribution Strategy

Don't be dependent on large platforms where you have no control to dictate how (and where) you can distribute your podcast. Relying directly on your RSS feed is a surefire way to ensure that your podcast stays active, no matter what!

How to Create a Podcast RSS Feed in 3 Steps Using Castos

Upload A New Episode

When you upload a new episode, provide some information about the episode and your show in general. In subsequent uploads, you'll only need to provide episode-specific information.
Fill In Your Information

Add your podcast details like the title, description, cover art, and a few more important fields. Make sure to complete each field so Castos can create a proper RSS feed that satisfies all of the listening apps.
Link to Each Directory

Each podcast directory has its own syncing instructions. Create an account with each platform and then submit your feed. Copy your RSS link from the Distributions tab of your Castos dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Podcast RSS Feed?

RSS, Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary, is part of a group of web feed formats. Websites and podcast listening platforms use RSS feeds to distribute frequently updated information. The RSS feed for a podcast eliminates the need for users to manually upload updated content across each platform — directories monitor the feed and display new episodes as they're added. A podcast RSS feed needs additional information like a title, description, artwork, category, language, and explicit rating to function correctly on Apple Podcasts and other directories.

What information does an RSS feed contain?

Every RSS feed has two main components: channel information (your show's name, subtitle, description, cover art, copyright, language, category tags) and episode information (title, publish date, description, summary, media file, duration, file size, explicit rating, series number, episode number, and featured image).

Do I need an RSS feed to set up a podcast?

Yes — 100%. An RSS feed is the only way an audience can access a podcast's content. Without an RSS feed, your podcast will not appear on your website or any podcasting directories. Every podcast needs an RSS feed.

Who owns my RSS feed?

If you host your podcast with Castos, you own and control your RSS feed. You can take it with you if you ever move to another host.

How do I verify that my RSS feed is working?

We recommend a free tool called podba.se. Enter your RSS feed URL and it will run diagnostics on your feed to ensure that there aren't any issues with your podcast content. We suggest verifying your feed prior to submitting it to directories.

How do I use my RSS feed to submit my podcast to directories?

Podcast directories and listening apps use your show's RSS feed to display your content. To submit your show, give each platform your feed URL. In most cases, they ask you to fill out a short form with a few basic questions about your show alongside your RSS link. Once a platform has your feed, it will pull new content indefinitely.

How can listeners subscribe to my podcast with an RSS feed?

Every podcast needs an RSS feed. Listeners subscribe via the major directories (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.), which in turn rely on the RSS feed your hosting provider generates.

How does an RSS feed work?

Most podcasters use a hosting platform to create their RSS feed. You upload an episode, the host generates a feed link, and you submit that link to each directory once. When someone plays an episode, the directory asks the host for the audio file. New episodes propagate to every directory automatically — the connection only needs to be set up once.