How to Get Your Podcast on Overcast

By Dispatch Team
Updated Jan 24, 2026 4 min read

How to Get Your Podcast on Overcast

Overcast is a highly-regarded iOS podcast app created by Marco Arment (co-founder of Tumblr). Known for its Smart Speed and Voice Boost features, Overcast has a dedicated following of Apple podcast listeners.

Why Overcast Matters

  • Influential audience: Tech-savvy iOS users
  • Quality features: Smart Speed, Voice Boost
  • Creator credibility: Built by Marco Arment
  • Apple ecosystem: Deep iOS integration
  • Free with premium option: Wide accessibility
  • Automatic indexing: From podcast directories

Overcast's Unique Features

Smart Speed

  • Dynamically shortens silences
  • Saves listening time
  • Doesn't affect pitch

Voice Boost

  • Enhances spoken audio
  • Normalizes volume
  • Improves clarity

Apple Watch Support

  • Standalone playback
  • Sync playlists to watch
  • Cellular support

How Overcast Indexing Works

Overcast indexes podcasts from:

  • Apple Podcasts catalog
  • Other major directories
  • User submissions (as fallback)

Checking If You're Listed

  1. Download Overcast app (iOS only)
  2. Search for your podcast
  3. If found, you're already indexed

Submitting to Overcast

If not automatically listed:

  1. Open Overcast app
  2. Go to Add Podcast
  3. Choose Add URL
  4. Enter your RSS feed:
    https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug
    
  5. The podcast will be added

Alternative: Ensure Apple Podcasts Listing

Overcast primarily indexes from Apple Podcasts:

  1. Submit to Apple Podcasts first
  2. Wait for Apple approval
  3. Overcast will index automatically

The Overcast Audience

Overcast users typically:

  • Use Apple devices exclusively
  • Are tech enthusiasts
  • Listen to many podcasts
  • Pay for quality apps
  • Appreciate audio quality

Optimizing for Overcast

Audio Quality

Given Overcast's audio features:

  1. Clean recordings: Voice Boost enhances already
  2. Consistent levels: Easier processing
  3. Minimal background noise: Better enhancement
  4. Proper encoding: Standard MP3/AAC

Metadata

  • Complete episode descriptions
  • Accurate categories
  • Valid RSS format

Overcast Recommendations

Overcast features:

  • Popular episodes: Trending content
  • Staff picks: Curated recommendations
  • Categories: Genre browsing

Getting featured can significantly boost downloads.

Troubleshooting

Podcast Not Found

  • Ensure you're on Apple Podcasts
  • Try adding RSS URL directly
  • Wait for indexing sync

Episodes Not Updating

  • Pull down to refresh in app
  • Verify RSS feed is current
  • Check Apple Podcasts listing

iOS Only

  • Overcast is iOS/iPadOS/watchOS only
  • No Android or web version
  • Consider for Apple-focused marketing
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