How to Get Your Podcast on YouTube Music

With Google Podcasts shutting down, YouTube Music has become Google's primary podcast destination. YouTube Music offers podcasters access to one of the world's largest content platforms and video-first listening experiences.

Why YouTube Music Matters for Podcasters

• Massive platform: YouTube has 2+ billion monthly users
• Google integration: Appears in Google Search results
• Video option: Upload video versions of episodes
• Monetization potential: YouTube Partner Program eligible
• Cross-platform: Mobile, desktop, smart TVs, and more

Requirements for YouTube Music Podcast Submission

• Google account with YouTube channel
• Valid RSS feed with at least one episode
• Podcast cover artwork (1400×1400 pixels minimum)
• Episodes must be audio-only via RSS (video uploaded separately)

How to Submit Your Podcast to YouTube Music

Step 1: Access YouTube Studio

1. Go to studio.youtube.com
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Create a YouTube channel if you don't have one

Step 2: Set Up Podcasts

1. In YouTube Studio, click "Content"
2. Select "Podcasts" tab
3. Click "Get started" or "Create podcast"

Step 3: Connect Your RSS Feed

1. Select "Connect an existing podcast"
2. Paste your Dispatch RSS feed URL:

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

3. Click "Continue"

Step 4: Verify and Submit

1. Review imported podcast information
2. Confirm your podcast details
3. Accept terms and submit

YouTube Podcast Features

Audio Episodes

• Automatically imported from your RSS feed
• Displayed with your cover artwork
• Available in YouTube Music podcast section
• Searchable on YouTube and Google

Video Podcasts (Optional)

Enhance your podcast with video:

1. Record video versions of episodes
2. Upload directly to YouTube
3. Link to your audio podcast
4. Reach both video and audio audiences

YouTube Music Analytics

Track performance with:

• Views/plays: Audio and video combined
• Watch time: Total listening duration
• Subscribers: Podcast followers on YouTube
• Demographics: Audience insights
• Revenue: If monetized through YouTube Partner Program

Optimizing for YouTube Music

1. SEO-friendly titles: Include searchable keywords
2. Compelling thumbnails: For video episodes
3. Chapter markers: Help navigation
4. YouTube Shorts: Create clips to promote episodes
5. End screens: Encourage subscriptions

Migration from Google Podcasts

If you were on Google Podcasts:

• YouTube Music automatically shows your podcast
• Existing subscribers were migrated
• No action needed if RSS feed is unchanged

Troubleshooting

Podcast Not Appearing

• Ensure RSS feed is valid and accessible
• Wait 24-48 hours after submission
• Check YouTube Studio for status updates

Episodes Not Syncing

• Verify RSS feed updates properly
• New episodes may take a few hours to appear
• Check for feed errors in YouTube Studio