Create a Podcast in YouTube Studio
YouTube Studio allows creators to organize and publish podcast content directly on YouTube. Podcasts can include full video episodes, audio-focused content with visuals, or uploaded podcast recordings.
To create a podcast:
- Open YouTube Studio.
- Go to the Content section.
- Create a new playlist or select an existing one.
- Set the playlist as a podcast.
- Add podcast episodes to the playlist.
- Update podcast details such as title, description, and thumbnail.
- Publish the podcast for viewers.
Podcast playlists help organize episodes into a dedicated listening experience for audiences across YouTube platforms.
Distribute Podcasts on YouTube
Creators can distribute podcast episodes on YouTube through uploaded videos or RSS feed integration where supported. Once published, podcast episodes may appear across YouTube search results, recommendations, podcast shelves, and YouTube Music.
Podcast distribution features help creators:
- Reach audiences across YouTube and YouTube Music
- Organize podcast episodes into series
- Improve discoverability through search and recommendations
- Manage podcast branding and episode order
- Share video or audio-first podcast content
YouTube Podcast Badges
Podcast badges help identify podcast playlists and episodes on YouTube. These badges may appear in search results, playlist pages, or podcast browsing sections.
Podcast badges can help viewers:
- Recognize podcast content more easily
- Discover podcast episodes and series
- Differentiate podcasts from regular playlists
- Navigate podcast collections across YouTube platforms
RSS Feed Delivery
YouTube supports RSS feed delivery for eligible podcast creators in select regions. RSS feed integration allows podcast episodes from supported hosting platforms to sync with YouTube automatically.
RSS feed delivery availability may depend on:
- Country or region support
- Podcast hosting provider compatibility
- Account eligibility
- YouTube feature availability
Deliver Podcasts Using an RSS Feed
Creators can connect an RSS feed to YouTube to import podcast episodes automatically.
General setup steps include:
- Open YouTube Studio.
- Go to the podcast management section.
- Choose the option to connect an RSS feed.
- Enter the RSS feed URL from your podcast hosting provider.
- Review imported podcast details and episodes.
- Confirm and publish the podcast feed.
After setup, eligible podcast episodes may sync automatically from the RSS feed to YouTube.
Publish or Disconnect RSS Feed Episodes
Creators can manage podcast episodes imported through RSS feeds directly in YouTube Studio.
Available actions may include:
- Publishing imported episodes
- Editing episode details and thumbnails
- Managing podcast visibility settings
- Removing individual episodes
- Disconnecting the RSS feed entirely
If an RSS feed is disconnected, future episodes from the hosting provider will no longer sync to YouTube automatically. Previously published episodes may remain available unless manually removed.
- Podcast features may vary by region and account eligibility.
- Some RSS feed tools may only support specific podcast hosting platforms.
- Podcast episodes must still follow YouTube policies and Community Guidelines.
- Creators can update podcast settings, branding, and episode order through YouTube Studio.
