Podcast Glossary

Sample rate is the number of audio samples captured per second, measured in Hertz (Hz) or kilohertz (kHz). It determines the highest frequency that can be accurately reproduced in...

A shotgun microphone is a highly directional microphone with a long, narrow pickup pattern that captures sound from directly in front while strongly rejecting audio from the sides....

Show notes are written content accompanying each episode—typically including a summary, timestamps, links mentioned, guest information, and resources for listeners. They appear in...

The tag marks short audio clips within episodes that can be used for sharing or preview purposes. Specified by start time and duration, soundbites highlight compelling moments that...

Podcast sponsorship is a direct advertising relationship where a brand pays to have their message delivered on your show. Unlike programmatic advertising, sponsorships involve pers...

Spotify is a major music and podcast streaming platform with over 500 million users globally. Unlike traditional podcast apps that stream from your RSS feed, Spotify hosts its own...

Storage is the disk space used to host your audio files on the podcast hosting platform. A typical 60-minute episode at 128kbps uses about 58MB of storage, and this accumulates wit...

Podcast submission is the one-time process of registering your RSS feed URL with a directory. After approval, the directory automatically indexes your show and new episodes appear...

A podcast subscriber (or follower) is someone who has followed your show in a podcast app, automatically receiving new episodes when they're published. Subscribers form your core a...