Follow this step‑by‑step checklist to get your video podcast live on Apple Podcasts using Buzzsprout.
Based on: Video Podcasting Is Here — How to Publish Yours on Apple Podcasts by Pat Flynn
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What if your podcast could be watched, listened to, and read — all from a single upload? If you have not thought about that yet, you are leaving a massive opportunity on the table. Pat Flynn has been one of the most trusted voices in podcasting for over a decade, and his team just broke down exactly how to get your video podcast onto Apple Podcasts in a way that is surprisingly simple. The problem most video podcasters face is fragmentation. You record a great episode, upload it to YouTube, and call it done. But your audience is scattered. Some people prefer audio on their commute. Others want to watch while they cook. Some are sitting in a waiting room without headphones and would love to read a transcript. Right now, you are forcing your audience to find you in only one place, and you are missing everyone else. Here is what changes when you add Apple Podcasts to your distribution: your single video file gets delivered in three formats automatically — video, audio, and a full text transcript. Someone starts watching your episode at their desk, jumps in the car and switches to audio, then reads the last few minutes in a waiting room. That is the kind of flexible, frictionless experience that builds loyal listeners. And because video podcasting on Apple Podcasts was only announced in early 2026, the section is still wide open. Getting in now means you stand out and get featured while most creators are still sleeping on this. Pat and his team walk through the entire process live — from signing up for Buzzsprout, uploading your first video episode, completing the Apple Podcasts checklist, and verifying your RSS feed across other directories like Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Buzzsprout handles the technical complexity — RSS feeds, API keys, directory submissions — so you never have to understand any of it. This checklist distills every step from that walkthrough into a clear, printable action guide. No guessing, no rewinding the video, no wondering what comes next. You will know exactly what to do, in what order, and what to watch out for along the way. If you are already making video content, there is no good reason not to be on Apple Podcasts. This checklist gives you the roadmap to make it happen today.
Every checklist item comes with actionable notes to guide you — things like "Don't forget to do this before you start," "Avoid this common mistake," or "Set a reminder for 30 days out." Nothing vague, just clear next steps.
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