Podcasting 101: The Terms Every Podcaster Needs to Understand – PCI 476

Podcasting has its own language — and if you’re new to the space, it can feel like everyone already knows what all the terms mean. RSS feeds, hosting, CPM, downloads, distribution… it’s easy to get lost in the jargon. Blubrry breaks down some of the most common podcasting terms in plain English. Whether you’re just starting your show or looking to better understand how the podcasting ecosystem works, this episode will help make sense of the terminology that powers podcast publishing, distribution, and monetization. Today&#8217;s Hosts: Mike Dell &#38; MacKenzie Bennett General Podcasting Terms 1. Basic Terms The basic terms can be the hardest to understand. They seem basic, but when talking about your Podcast, clarity can make all the difference.  Podcast &#8211; An episodic show (mostly delivered by RSS)  Interchangeable with the word show Episode &#8211; An individual entry in your overall podcast One episode is not a PODCAST or POD, it’s a podcast episode Feed &#8211; When talking about a podcast, this is the RSS feed Not to be confused with a show listing on an app or directory.  “My Apple feed…” YouTube Channel &#8211; NOT a feed, there are no feeds coming OUT of YouTube Upload &#8211; In publishing episodes, you have to upload that episode to a podcast host You do not UPLOAD to Apple Podcasts. Blubrry and other hosts do not upload to Apple. Apple PULLS your episode in via your RSS feed.  They do not host the file, the file stays where it is and they LIST your episodes. 2. RSS Feed &#8211; Really Simple Syndication An RSS feed is the distribution engine for a podcast. It’s a file that contains the core information about your show, including: Episode titles Descriptions <span style="font-weigh