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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 10 MIN

What Is RSS and Why Does Your Podcast Depend on It?

from Let's Start a Podcast! - A Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Show On Any Budget · host Will Rodriguez

You record once. You upload once. And then your episode shows up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and dozens of other apps automatically.In this episode, Will breaks down exactly how that happens... including the three-letter acronym that makes it all work, what a podcast host actually does, how to choose the right one, and why submitting to directories is a one-time setup, not an ongoing chore.Will also covers what you need ready before you hit submit, why a dedicated podcast website is worth the extra step, and the one backup habit that could save your entire back catalog.Simple, practical, and everything you need to get your show out into the world.Want to go deeper? Let's Start a Podcast — the book — walks you through everything we cover on this show and then some. Hosting, distribution, gear, directories, cover art, and more. all in one place, with checklists and direct links to every tool we recommend. It's $5.99 and it's built to get you launched fast.👉 Grab your copy here (https://ko-fi.com/s/780b686720)

You record once. You upload once. And then your episode shows up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and dozens of other apps automatically.In this episode, Will breaks down exactly how that happens... including the three-letter acronym that makes it all work, what a podcast host actually does, how to choose the right one, and why submitting to directories is a one-time setup, not an ongoing chore.Will also covers what you need ready before you hit submit, why a dedicated podcast website is worth the extra step, and the one backup habit that could save your entire back catalog.Simple, practical, and everything you need to get your show out into the world.Want to go deeper? Let's Start a Podcast — the book — walks you through everything we cover on this show and then some. Hosting, distribution, gear, directories, cover art, and more. all in one place, with checklists and direct links to every tool we recommend. It's $5.99 and it's built to get you launched fast.👉 Grab your copy here (https://ko-fi.com/s/780b686720)

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