How to Submit Your Podcast to Amazon Music and Audible

Amazon Music has become a major player in podcast distribution, offering access to Amazon Music listeners, Audible subscribers, and millions of Alexa-enabled devices. Submitting your podcast to Amazon gives you access to this massive ecosystem.

Why Amazon Music for Podcasters?

• Massive reach: Amazon Music has 100+ million subscribers
• Alexa integration: Listeners can play your podcast on Echo devices
• Audible presence: Appear alongside audiobooks
• Amazon ecosystem: Fire TV, Echo Auto, and more
• Free submission: No cost to podcasters

Requirements for Amazon Music Podcast Submission

• Valid RSS feed with at least one episode
• Podcast artwork (minimum 1400×1400 pixels, JPEG or PNG)
• Amazon account
• Email address matching your RSS feed

Step-by-Step Submission Process

Step 1: Access Amazon Music for Podcasters

1. Go to music.amazon.com/podcasters
2. Click "Get Started"
3. Sign in with your Amazon account

Step 2: Add Your Podcast

1. Click "Add a podcast"
2. Paste your Dispatch RSS feed URL:

   https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug
   

3. Click "Verify ownership"

Step 3: Verify Your Email

1. Check your email for Amazon's verification code
2. Enter the code on the submission page
3. Click "Continue"

Step 4: Review and Submit

1. Confirm your podcast details
2. Select appropriate categories
3. Review Amazon's terms of service
4. Click "Submit podcast"

Amazon Review Process

• Review time: 24-48 hours typically
• Notification: Email when approved
• Distribution: Automatically appears on Amazon Music, Audible, and Alexa

Alexa Integration

Once approved, listeners can:

• Say: "Alexa, play [Your Podcast Name]"
• Add your podcast to Flash Briefing
• Listen on Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and Fire TV
• Use Echo Auto for in-car listening

Enabling Alexa Skills

Your podcast automatically works with Alexa, but you can:

1. Create a custom Alexa Skill for your podcast
2. Enable Flash Briefing integration
3. Promote voice commands to your audience

Amazon Music Analytics

Track your podcast with:

• Streams: Plays across Amazon Music and Audible
• Unique listeners: Individual audience members
• Geographic data: Where listeners are located
• Device breakdown: Alexa, mobile, desktop splits
• Episode performance: Individual episode metrics

Optimizing for Amazon and Alexa

1. Clear podcast name: Easy for Alexa to understand when spoken
2. Descriptive titles: Help with voice search
3. Regular publishing: Maintain listener habits
4. Promote voice commands: Include "Ask Alexa" in your episodes

Troubleshooting

Podcast Not Found on Alexa

• Try: "Alexa, search for [Podcast Name] podcast"
• Ensure podcast is approved (check dashboard)
• Wait 24-48 hours after approval

Verification Issues

• Email must match RSS feed's <itunes:owner> email
• Check spam folder for verification email
• Contact Amazon support if issues persist