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Cheapest podcast hosting in 2026: RSS.com hosts free with a portable feed, and Podbean is the cheapest good paid host at $12/mo. Every option and the catch.

Podcast CPM explained: what host-read and programmatic ads pay in 2026, how to calculate your episode’s ad revenue, and why pre, mid, and post-roll differ.

The best podcast host for video is Transistor for YouTube-first shows, or Buzzsprout Audio + Video for real 1080p on Apple Podcasts today. Full 2026 breakdown.

A podcast GUID is the permanent ID your host gives every episode. Apple requires it to never change, and here is why changing one duplicates your whole catalog.

The best podcast host for churches is Transistor for multi-show or private feeds, Buzzsprout for volunteers, or Captivate for its 25% nonprofit discount.

Buzzsprout alternatives by reason for leaving: Transistor for multiple shows, Captivate for ad insertion, Podbean for cheap unlimited storage, Acast to start free.

How to read podcast analytics: what downloads, consumption, unique listeners, and retention actually tell you, and the vanity metrics safe to ignore.

What are podcast show notes? The episode description in your feed that tells listeners and search engines what an episode covers. Here is what to include and why.

How do podcasts make money? The real revenue paths, ranked: sponsorships, listener support, premium feeds, affiliates, and services, with honest numbers.

What is private podcasting? A feed only invited people can access, used for premium content, courses, and internal comms. Here is how it works and who needs it.