How to Get Your Podcast on Castro
Castro is an innovative iOS podcast app known for its unique inbox and queue-based approach to podcast listening. Getting listed on Castro means reaching their discerning, design-conscious audience.
Why Castro Matters
- Innovative design: Unique inbox approach
- Dedicated audience: Design-conscious listeners
- Queue-based listening: Different from other apps
- iOS exclusive: Focused Apple experience
- Automatic indexing: From Apple Podcasts
Castro's Unique Approach
Inbox System
Unlike traditional podcast apps:
- Episodes arrive in an inbox
- You triage: Queue, archive, or listen later
- Promotes intentional listening
- Reduces podcast overwhelm
Queue
- Drag and drop to prioritize
- Top or bottom of queue
- Per-podcast defaults
Sideload
- Listen without subscribing
- Great for one-off episodes
- Easy to try new shows
How Castro Indexing Works
Castro indexes from:
- Apple Podcasts catalog
- Podcast Index
- Direct RSS submissions
Checking Your Listing
- Download Castro app (iOS)
- Search for your podcast
- If found, you're listed
Submitting to Castro
Automatic (Recommended)
- Get listed on Apple Podcasts first
- Castro indexes automatically
- Usually within 24-48 hours
Direct Submission
If not auto-indexed:
- Open Castro app
- Go to search
- Tap "Add by URL"
- Enter your RSS feed:
https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug - Add to your library
The Castro Listener
Castro users are typically:
- Design-focused
- Intentional about listening
- Quality over quantity
- Apple ecosystem users
- Willing to pay for great apps
Optimizing for Castro
Episode Releases
Castro users triage new episodes:
- Compelling titles: Encourage queuing
- Good descriptions: Help decision-making
- Consistent quality: Build trust
Artwork
- High-quality required
- Displays prominently in inbox
- First impression matters
Castro Features
Enhanced Audio
- Trim silence
- Voice boost options
- Volume normalization
Apple Watch
- Standalone playback
- Queue sync
- On-wrist listening
Siri Integration
- Voice commands
- Hands-free control
- CarPlay support
Troubleshooting
Not Found in Search
- Check Apple Podcasts listing
- Try direct RSS URL add
- Wait for indexing
Episodes Delayed
- Castro updates periodically
- Pull to refresh
- Check RSS feed status
iOS Only
- Castro is iPhone/iPad only
- No Android or web version
- Focus Apple marketing efforts