> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beyondwords.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Podcast feeds

A podcast feed is a type of RSS feed that allows you to distribute your audio and video content to podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.

You can create two main types of podcast feed in BeyondWords:

* **Standard**: Manually select which content items to include
* **Smart**: Set rules to automatically include relevant content items

<Info>
  Each podcast feed automatically generates a corresponding [playlist](/docs-and-guides/distribution/playlists), and vice versa.
</Info>

<Tip>
  For web playback alongside podcast distribution, install the [player](/docs-and-guides/distribution/player/player-introduction) separately or use [share via URL](/docs-and-guides/distribution/share-via-url).
</Tip>

## Create a podcast feed

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Standard">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to podcast feed settings">
        Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your [project dashboard](/docs-and-guides/get-started/projects).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Create a new podcast feed">
        Click **+ Podcast feed** and fill out the form:

        * **Title**: Name your podcast
        * **Description**: Provide a brief summary of what your podcast is about
        * **Cover art**: Upload a square image to use as podcast artwork
        * **Website**: Enter the website associated with your podcast
        * **Type of podcast feed**: Select **Standard**
        * **Categorization**: Select a primary category and, if relevant, a secondary category
        * **YouTube categories**: Select one or more relevant categories
        * **Tags**: Add keywords to help users search and find your podcast in podcast apps
        * **Authors**: Add the names of people you'd like to credit the podcast to
        * **Owner of podcast**: Add the name of the person or company who owns the podcast
        * **Owner email**: Enter an email address to use for owner verification
        * **Copyright**: Enter your copyright holder's name, if applicable
        * **Language**: The primary language of your podcast
        * **Accent**: The primary accent of your podcast, if applicable
        * **Explicit content**: Check if your show contains mature language or themes

        Once complete, click **Continue**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select content to include">
        Click **Select articles** and use the checkboxes to decide which content to include.

        Once complete, click **Save changes**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Change episode order (optional)">
        To change the order of your episodes, click **••• → Reorder**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Smart">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to podcast feed settings">
        Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your [project dashboard](/docs-and-guides/get-started/projects).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Create a new podcast feed">
        Click **+ Podcast feed** and fill out the form:

        * **Title**: Name your podcast
        * **Description**: Provide a brief summary of what your podcast is about
        * **Cover art**: Upload a square image to use as podcast artwork
        * **Website**: Enter the website associated with your podcast
        * **Type of podcast feed**: Select **Smart**
        * **Categorization**: Select a primary category and, if relevant, a secondary category
        * **YouTube categories**: Select one or more relevant categories
        * **Tags**: Add keywords to help users search and find your podcast in podcast apps
        * **Authors**: Add the names of people you'd like to credit the podcast to
        * **Owner of podcast**: Add the name of the person or company who owns the podcast
        * **Owner email**: Enter an email address to use for owner verification
        * **Copyright**: Enter your copyright holder's name, if applicable
        * **Language**: The primary language of your podcast
        * **Accent**: The primary accent of your podcast, if applicable
        * **Explicit content**: Check if your show contains mature language or themes

        Once complete, click **Continue**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Curate your feed">
        By default, smart podcast feeds include all items in your project. To change this, click **Set rules** then **+ Rule**.

        Use the **Field**, **Condition**, and **Value** fields to create your rule. For example, you may wish to create the rule `author is Joe Bloggs`.

        Once you're happy, click **Apply**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Save changes">
        You can add as many rules as needed, combining them with `and` or `or` operators.

        The **Preview** section shows which episodes will be included based on your current content and rules.

        Once you're happy, click **Save changes**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Submit a podcast feed

To have your content listed on a podcast platform, you must submit your RSS feed to the platform. Your feed will typically go through an approval process before it’s listed.

<Info>
  Podcast platforms organize content into "shows" and "episodes". Your RSS feed is used to create a show, and each item in the feed is published as an episode.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy the podcast feed URL">
    Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your [project dashboard](/docs-and-guides/get-started/projects).

    Click your chosen feed to open it, then click the **share** icon at the top.

    Choose the content type you want to include in the feed (audio articles, audio summaries, video articles, or video summaries), then copy the shareable URL.

    <Warning>
      Some platforms (like Apple Podcasts) support video episodes via RSS feeds. However, support is inconsistent, and many major platforms (including Spotify and YouTube) do not accept video via RSS.

      In practice, video podcasts are usually uploaded directly to each platform rather than distributed via RSS.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the RSS feed to your chosen platforms">
    Follow each platform's instructions on how to submit an RSS feed URL from a third-party hosting provider. Here are links to documentation for some of the most popular platforms:

    * [Spotify for Podcasters](https://podcasters.spotify.com/)
    * [Apple Podcasts Connect](https://podcasters.apple.com/)
    * [YouTube Music podcast distribution](https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/13973017)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the platform's instructions">
    The platform should keep the podcast owner informed if any action is needed and when the podcast is listed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Manage via API

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Podcast feeds API" icon="code" href="/api-reference/podcast-feeds/get-settings">
    Read and update podcast feed settings programmatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Playlists API" icon="list" href="/api-reference/playlists/list">
    Manage the playlists that power your podcast feeds.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## FAQs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I edit a podcast feed?">
    To edit a podcast feed:

    1. Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your project dashboard
    2. Click **••• → Edit** alongside your chosen feed
    3. Update your chosen settings then click **Save changes**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I delete a podcast feed?">
    To delete a podcast feed:

    1. Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your project dashboard
    2. Click **••• → Delete** alongside your chosen feed
    3. Click **Delete** to confirm

    If you want to disconnect a podcast feed from a specific podcast platform, you will need to do so through the corresponding platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I set a podcast feed as &#x22;private&#x22; or &#x22;public&#x22;?">
    To change privacy settings for a podcast feed:

    1. Go to **Distribution → Podcast feeds** in your project dashboard
    2. Click **Public** or **Private** alongside your chosen feed
    3. Switch the toggle then click **Save changes**

    If your feed is set to "public", it can be accessed externally by podcast platforms and listeners. If it’s "private", it can't be accessed this way.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I submit my podcast feed to YouTube?">
    Yes, you can submit your podcast feed to YouTube. However, YouTube converts each episode into a static-image video—even if your feed includes video.

    If you want to publish your BeyondWords videos on YouTube, you’ll need to download and upload them manually.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why am I not seeing content in my podcast feed?">
    If you're not seeing content in your podcast feed in BeyondWords, it may be because you have:

    * Created a standard feed without adding any articles
    * Created a smart feed with overly restrictive rules
    * Selected a content type (e.g. video articles) that you haven't yet generated

    If you're seeing content in your podcast feed via BeyondWords but **not** via your chosen podcast platform, it may be because:

    * You have a legacy plan that doesn't support RSS feeds
    * The platform has not approved or processed your feed yet
    * Your feed is set to "Private"

    If you're still having issues, please [get support](/docs-and-guides/support/get-support).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does it take for podcast episodes to appear?">
    Once your show is approved, new audio or video will usually appear on podcast platforms within a few minutes of processing, but it can take up to a few hours.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I delete or update my content?">
    If you update your content, the latest version will be reflected in the podcast feed after a short delay due to caching. If you delete content, it will no longer appear in the feed.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>