Podcasting and Audio Production: Podcast Publishing

The following is a short list of some of the most popular podcast hosting sites available. There are dozens more that are not mentioned here. Each of these podcast hosting sites offers a free version of their service, but pay attention to what caveats come with being free -- some will have upload runtime caps, some limit monthly bandwidth, etc. The podcast hosting site you choose will depend of what you want your podcast to do. It is helpful to compare several of these to find what works best for you.   

 Buzzsprout is a well-established platform that has been around for over a decade. Simple to use, intuitive, and it works with all the major podcatchers to provide seamless delivery and helpful statistics. This is a good option to get started. 

 Spreaker is an all-in-one tool for creating and distributing podcasts. You can record, upload, distribute, and even monetize your podcast using Spreaker. 

 Podbean is a podcast hosting site with many helpful features. Works with all the major podcatchers; it has an intuitive interface and powerful tools for distributing your podcast, including statistics and monetization tools. 

 Soundcloud isn't typically known for podcast hosting -- but it has the same robust features as most other podcast hosting sites, along with being one of the most popular music apps out there. Huge potential audience just from Soundcloud before even considering the listeners from the top podcatchers.

Anchor is the odd duck in this list, as it is the only podcast host that offers unlimited uploads for absolutely free. Much like Spreaker, the Anchor app is an all-in-one tool not just for distributing a podcast, but for recording and editing it as well. Anchor was recently acquired by Spotify, which gives the potential audience reach an even bigger boost.