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Getting started
How Podspun works and how to connect your show from YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or an RSS feed. No setup, no manual uploads: connect a source and Podspun imports, transcribes, and indexes every episode.
How does Podspun work?
Podspun pulls in your podcast episodes from YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or your RSS feed and creates a clean, searchable home for your show. It imports your transcripts and layers in AI so your audience can find what they are looking for, down to the exact moment you said it.
Podspun also generates summaries, highlights, quote cards, badges, and analytics for each episode, making your content easier to explore.
How is Podspun different from a normal podcast website?
A normal site lists episodes and plays audio. Podspun transcribes every episode and indexes every word, so visitors search what was actually said and ask an AI that answers from your catalog. A website is one optional output of that index: Podspun can also run as just the engine, with your catalog surfacing on podspun.com or through the Data API.
And unlike a general builder like Squarespace or WordPress, Podspun is made for podcasters: your whole catalog, transcripts, search, and clips arrive already built in, instead of a blank site you fill in.
Do I need to do any setup?
No. Connect a source (your YouTube channel via Google sign-in, or an Apple Podcasts or RSS feed URL) and Podspun handles the rest.
Do I need to manually upload my episodes?
No. Once you connect a source, Podspun automatically imports your episodes from YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or your RSS feed.
Can I use Podspun if my podcast isn't on YouTube?
Yes. Besides YouTube, you can connect any show by pasting its Apple Podcasts URL or a direct RSS feed URL. You do not need to be on YouTube to use Podspun.
Can I use Podspun for more than one podcast?
Yes. Your account can link multiple shows, across any mix of YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or RSS. Whether you host one show or five, Podspun keeps them organized and easy to explore.
How do I connect or add my podcast?
Go to Podspun Dataweaver in your account and click Add channel. Connect your YouTube channel with Google sign-in, or paste an Apple Podcasts or RSS feed URL. Podspun imports and transcribes your episodes automatically and keeps syncing nightly.
What happens when I connect a show, and how long does it take?
You paste a YouTube channel, an Apple Podcasts show, or an RSS feed. Podspun pulls every episode, transcribes the audio, and indexes the words. A small catalog is ready in minutes. A large back catalog runs in the background over hours, and you can watch progress while it fills in.
Please let us know any questions we haven't answered: email [email protected].