Ad insertion

Placing advertisements within a podcast episode.

Aggregator

A platform or app that gathers and displays podcasts from various sources.

AMA (Ask Me Anything)

A podcast episode where the hosts or guests answer questions from listeners.

Analytics

Data and insights on a podcast's audience, such as download numbers, listener locations, and listening duration.

Apple Podcasts

Apple's podcast directory and app for listening and subscribing to podcasts.

Artwork

The visual representation of a podcast, including the cover image.

Audience Retention

The ability of a podcast to maintain listeners' interest throughout an episode.

Audio Interface

Hardware connecting microphones and headphones to a computer for recording.

Audio Levels

Balancing the volume of different elements in a podcast episode, such as voices and music.

Audiograms

Short video clips or images featuring podcast audio, used for social media promotion.

Backlog

Previously published podcast episodes available for new listeners to access.

Bitrate

The amount of data transmitted per second in a podcast file, affecting audio quality and file size.

Bonus Episode

An additional podcast episode released outside the regular schedule.

Bumper

Short audio clips used to transition between segments or sponsors.

Call to Action (CTA)

A prompt for listeners to take a specific action, such as subscribing or leaving a review.

Chapters

Dividing a podcast episode into sections or chapters, making it easier for listeners to navigate and find specific content.

Co-host

A secondary host who assists the main host in presenting the podcast.

Compression

he process of reducing the size of audio files to make them easier to stream or download.

Content Calendar

A schedule outlining upcoming podcast episodes and content topics.

Content Warning

A warning given before potentially sensitive or explicit content in a podcast episode.

Copyright

Legal protection for original podcast content to prevent unauthorized use.

Cover Art

The visual representation of a podcast, displayed on directories and apps.

CPM (Cost per Mille)

The cost an advertiser pays per thousand downloads or listens of their ad.

Creative Commons

A licensing system allowing creators to share their work under certain conditions.

Cross-Over Episode

A collaborative episode featuring hosts or guests from two different podcasts.

Cross-Promotion

Collaborating with other podcasters to promote each other's shows.

De-Esser

An audio processing tool used to reduce or eliminate sibilant sounds (e.g., "s" or "sh" sounds) in podcast audio.

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Software used for recording, editing, and producing podcast episodes.

DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)

A U.S. law protecting copyright holders from online infringement.

Double Ender

A remote recording method in podcasting where participants record their audio locally on separate devices, later synchronized in post-production for higher quality results.

Downloading

Saving a podcast episode to your device for offline listening.

Dynamic Ad Insertion

The ability to change ads in a podcast episode based on the listener's location or other factors.

Editing

The process of refining and enhancing a podcast episode's audio quality and content.

Embeddable Player

A tool that allows podcast episodes to be played directly on websites or blogs.

Engagement

The level of interaction and involvement from a podcast's audience.

Episode

A single instalment of a podcast, typically with a specific topic or theme.

Evergreen Content

Content that remains relevant and valuable over an extended period.

Fair Use

The limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, or research.

Frequency Response

The range of audio frequencies a microphone or speaker can reproduce accurately.

Google Podcasts

Google's podcast directory and app.

guest

An invited individual who appears on a podcast to share insights or expertise.

host

The person or people who present and lead the podcast's content.

Hosting Platform

A service that stores and delivers podcast audio files to listeners.

ID3 Tags

Metadata embedded within podcast audio files containing information like title, artist, and album.

Indie Podcast

An independently produced podcast without backing from a major network or corporation.

Interview Show

A podcast format where hosts interview guests on various topics.

Intro

he opening segment of a podcast that introduces the show and hosts.

Intro Music

The music or jingle used at the beginning of a podcast episode.

Keywords

Words or phrases used in podcast titles, descriptions, and show notes to improve searchability.

Launch

The initial release and promotion of a new podcast.

Listener Demographics

Data and insights about a podcast's audience, such as age, location, and interests.

Live Show

A podcast episode recorded in front of a live audience, often at events or conferences.

Loudness Normalization

Standardizing the perceived loudness of podcast episodes to ensure consistent volume levels across different shows.

Metadata

Descriptive information about a podcast episode, including title, description, and tags.

Mid-Roll Ad

An advertisement played during the middle of a podcast episode.

Migration

Moving a podcast from one hosting provider to another.

Monetization

The process of earning revenue from a podcast through sponsorships, ads, or other means.

MP3

A common compressed audio file format used for distributing podcast episodes.

Multi-Track Recording

Recording each participant's audio on separate tracks for better control and editing during post-production.

Narration

The act of telling a story or presenting information in a podcast episode.

New and Noteworthy

A section in podcast directories featuring new and popular shows.

News Roundup

A podcast episode summarizing recent news events in a specific industry or topic.

Niche

A specific topic or focus of a podcast, catering to a particular audience.

Noise Reduction

Techniques to minimize unwanted background noise in podcast recordings.

Outreach

Connecting with potential guests or collaborators to appear on the podcast.

Outro

The closing segment of a podcast that may include a call to action or contact information.

Outro Music

The music used at the end of a podcast episode, often fading out.

Overcast

A popular podcast player app for iOS devices.

Phasing

A phenomenon that occurs when two audio signals interfere with each other, causing cancellation or reinforcement of certain frequencies.

Pilot Episode

The first episode of a podcast, often used to introduce the show and its format.

Plosives

Harsh sounds produced when certain letters are pronounced too close to the microphone (e.g., "p" and "b").

Podcast

An episodic series of digital audio or video files available for streaming or downloading over the internet.

Podcast Network

A collection of podcasts under a single brand or organization.

Podcast Trailer

A short audio clip used to tease and promote an upcoming podcast.

Podcaster

A person who creates, produces, and hosts a podcast.

Podcatcher

An application or software used to subscribe to and download podcasts.

Podfade

When a podcast gradually stops producing new episodes and becomes inactive.

Pop Filter

A mesh screen placed in front of a microphone to reduce plosive sounds.

Post-Roll Ad

An advertisement played after the main content of the episode.

Pre-Roll Ad

An advertisement played before the main content of the episode.

Private Podcast

Exclusive podcast content available only to a select group of subscribers.

Production Schedule

A timeline outlining the recording, editing, and release dates for podcast episodes.

Promo

A short audio advertisement for a podcast, used to promote it on other shows.

Q&A

A podcast format where the hosts answer questions from listeners.

Ratings

Numerical evaluations given by listeners to indicate the quality or popularity of a podcast.

Remote Recording

Recording a podcast episode with hosts and guests in different locations, often via video call or conference software.

Reviews

Written feedback and ratings from listeners on podcast directories.

Roundtable

A format where multiple hosts discuss a topic or interview a guest together.

Royalty-Free Music

Music that can be used in podcasts without licensing fees.

RSS Feed

Really Simple Syndication feed, a technology used to distribute and update podcast episodes to various platforms.

RSS Feed Validation

Ensuring the podcast RSS feed is correctly formatted and error-free.

RSS Parser

Software or code that reads and interprets the content of an RSS feed to fetch new podcast episodes.

Season

A set of podcast episodes released within a specific timeframe, often following a theme or story arc.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Techniques to improve a podcast's visibility in search engine results.

Serial

A term used to describe a podcast with a continuous narrative or story arc across multiple episodes.

Show notes

Written summaries, highlights, and links associated with a podcast episode.

Show Trailer

A short audio clip used to tease and promote an upcoming podcast.

Showrunner

The person responsible for managing the overall production and direction of a podcast.

Solo show

A podcast episode featuring only one host without any guests.

Sound Design

Adding sound effects and music to enhance the overall listening experience.

Sound Mixing

Balancing audio elements, such as volume levels, music, and sound effects, for optimal listening.

Soundcloud

A music and podcast streaming platform that allows independent creators to share their work.

Sponsor

A company or brand that financially supports a podcast in exchange for advertising time or mentions.

Spotify

A popular music streaming platform that also hosts podcasts.

Streaming

Listening to a podcast episode in real-time without downloading it.

Submission

The process of adding a podcast to different directories and apps for distribution.

Subscribing

The act of signing up to receive automatic updates of new podcast episodes.

Syndication

The distribution and sharing of podcast content across multiple platforms and directories.

Transcription

A written version of a podcast episode's content, often used for accessibility and SEO purposes.

True Crime

A genre of podcasts focusing on real-life crime stories and investigations.

Voiceover

A recorded voice used in narration or promotional segments in a podcast.

WAV

Waveform Audio File Format, a lossless audio format often used for high-quality podcast recording and editing.

Web Hosting

The service used to host a podcast's website or blog.

XML

Extensible Markup Language, a markup language used to create RSS feeds and organize podcast data.