Top 10 Places to Submit Your New Podcast

Congratulations! You've decided to launch a podcast!

You've recorded a trailer or your very first episode.

Now you're asking, “How do I get my podcast into Apple and Spotify?”

You don't upload your mp3s directly to iTunes or Spotify.

For that you need a media host.

I recommend *Captivate, *Buzzsprout, or Libsyn (*I earn commissions from purchases through these links).

After uploading and releasing your first episode or trailer in your media host, the next step is to submit the show to various pocast directories.

Below is my list of the most popular places your show should be included to help gain maximum exposure.

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How to submit your podcast to the Top 10 Podcast Directories (updated February 2024)

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1. Apple Podcasts

(aka: iTunes on Windows computers)

1. Create a free Apple account on https://podcastsconnect.apple.com
2. Click the purple + symbol
3. Select “New Show” from the drop-down list
4. Select “Add a show with a RSS feed” and click Next
5. Add your RSS feed
6. Click “Validate”
7. Click “Submit”
8. Wait for Apple to accept your submission…then tell the world!

BONUS! The following directories pull from Apple’s API (so you won't need to submit to them): BeyondPod, Downcast, iCatcher, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Podcast Republic, and Podcruncher

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2. Spotify

Tip: Many podcast media hosts allow you to submit directly from their website to Spotify

1. Go to http://SteveStewart.me/submittospotify
2. Click “Get Started”
3. Log into the account you want associated with your podcast
4. Add your podcast (or if prompted, enter your RSS feed)
5. Follow the rest of the prompts

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3. Amazon Music & Audible

You can submit to both places at one time.

Tip: Many podcast media hosts now allow you to submit to Amazon Music/Audible directly from inside their accounts

1. Go to https://stevestewart.me/submittoamazon
2. Scroll down to the text “Have a podcast? Submit it to Amazon Music here” and click “here”
3. Complete the information, such as show title, RSS feed, email, etc

One submissions will get you into both of these directories.

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4. Player FM

1. Go to http://SteveStewart.me/submittoplayerfm
2. Create a free account (click on “Sign up” below the yellow ! symbol)
3. Next, go to https://player.fm/importer/feed
4. Paste your RSS feed in the box
5. Click on the icon that represents if your feed is public (most common) or not
6. Press the “Import feed” button

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5. Castbox

1. Go to http://SteveStewart.me/submittocastbox
2. Go to Creator Studio
3. Under the “Channels” tab, click “Claim Ownership”
4. In the pop-up window, paste your RSS feed in the upper text field
5. Click Submit, then wait for an email
6. Verify your ownership from the email

Tip: Once verified, you can add your social media accounts (optional)

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7. Podbean

Podbean is a media host, but also has a pretty good app

1. Create a free account at Podbean
2. Under “Set up your podcast”, click “import it to Podbean”
3. Add your RSS feed and follow the prompts

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8. iHeart Radio

1. Go to http://SteveStewart.me/submittoiheart
2. Enter your email, Podcast name, RSS feed URL, and any other information
3. Click “Submit”

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9. Pocket Casts

1. Go to https://stevestewart.me/submittopocketcasts
2. Paste your RSS feed into the box
3. Check either the Public or Private button (most are Public)
4. Press Submit

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10. Samsung Podcasts

1. Go to https://SteveStewart.me/submittosamsung
2. Create a free Samsung account
3. Verify the account with the PIN you receive via email
4. If asked to create an Organization, do your best (I couldn't even guess why this is needed)
5. Click “ADD PODCAST”
6. Enter your RSS feed

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

• It may take a couple days to a few weeks for some directories to accept your submission.
• Some directories notify you by email. Others don't notify you at all.
• If you want to get my assistance or simply get your questions answered, work with me for 1 hour ($99).