Set up a podcast on Patreon

You can create one or more podcast shows on Patreon, with each show having its own unique RSS feed. This guide walks you through how to create and manage podcast shows directly on Patreon, whether you’re just getting started or organising multiple series.

How to create a podcast

1. Log in to your Patreon creator profile using a desktop browser
2. Go to Settings from the left-hand navigation
3. Select Podcasts and audio from the top menu
4. Click + New podcast
5. Select + Create new
   • If you host your podcast elsewhere, you can also migrate from another platform and/or sync with another platform. If you want to go that route, check their dedicated guides instead
   • Fill in your podcast details. The podcast settings include information used on both Patreon and for your RSS feed:
     • Cover Artwork: Upload your podcast cover image. Recommended size: 3000x3000 px (square image)
     • Title: Choose a clear, descriptive title that’s easy for listeners to search for
     • Description: Briefly describe your podcast content
     • Author name: This will appear as the creator’s name on podcast platforms
     • Author Email: Enter the email address associated with your podcast. This email address will be visible in the RSS feed. It’s recommended to use an email address where listeners can send questions and comments
     • Podcast Type:
       • Episodic: Other podcast apps will update this show with the most recent episode shown first, but fans can enjoy episodes in any order. The Patreon feed won’t change
       • Serial: Other podcast apps will update this show with the most recent episode shown at the end. Choose this option when you want fans to enjoy your podcast in the order it’s published. Existing episodes will be assigned a number based on the publish date. The Patreon feed won’t change
     • Explicit content: Toggle this on if your podcast contains explicit language. Podcasts with explicit content may not appear in all regions. Learn more about explicit podcast content here.
     • Category: Select the category that best describes your podcast. This helps listeners find your show
     • Copyright: Enter the copyright details, including the active years, owner’s name and company name (if applicable)
     • Language: Select the language your podcast is in
6. Click Save
7. Choose how members can listen:
   • Patreon: Hosted directly on Patreon
   • Other podcast apps via RSS: Enabled by default. Having this on means members can use a private link to listen in other podcast apps. Learn more about Patreon RSS
   • Spotify: Optional – toggle on if you want to distribute your episodes on Spotify. Learn more about the Spotify integration
8. Click Save

Set up multiple podcasts

If you’re creating more than one podcast show, you can split your content into separate themes or series, each with its own feed. Your original RSS feed will become a combined feed (or super feed), containing all episodes from all shows.

Key things to know:

• Each new show has its own RSS feed
• Your original podcast becomes a combined feed, containing episodes from all your shows
• Existing members will see the combined feed by default when adding to podcast apps. However, this is not yet supported in Spotify
• You can manage episodes individually and assign them to specific podcasts

Steps to create multiple podcasts

1. Create a new podcast following the steps above as many times as you want
2. After creating your new shows:
   • You’ll see a combined feed appear that includes all shows
   • Your original show will remain, and you can move episodes out of it if needed
3. Move episodes into your new podcasts from your Library
4. Delete your old show:
   • Your combined feed will still include all episodes from all shows
5. Inform your fans:
   • Let your audience know about the new shows and where to find them
   • Example message: “We’re using Patreon’s multiple-podcast feature to better organise our content! You can now subscribe to separate feeds based on the shows you love the most. If you have any issues accessing episodes, let us know!”

An episode can only belong to one podcast show at a time

Add and manage your episodes

Add a new episode

Once your podcast show is set up, you can start adding new episodes by creating an audio or video post. Each post can be assigned to a specific podcast show, and it will appear in your members’ RSS feeds based on your access settings.

If you upload a video file, Patreon will automatically extract the audio and include it in your podcast’s RSS feed.

• 1. From your creator page, click the Create button on the right-hand side and select Post
  2. Select either an Audio or Video post type – both formats can be distributed via RSS
  3. Upload a video or audio file
     • If you upload a video file, Patreon will automatically generate an audio-only version for your RSS feed
     • To ensure your file meets Patreon’s technical requirements, click Media Guidelines in the top-left corner of the upload screen
  4. Add an episode title (required)
  5. Add a description if you’d like to – this will appear as episode notes in RSS and is a great way to give listeners extra context
  6. Select Add to podcast and choose the podcast show you want to add the episode to from the drop-down menu

     

  7. You can choose No podcast if you don’t want the post to be added to a podcast and shared via RSS
  8. Fill in optional episode settings:
     • Add an episode number and/or season
     • Select the episode type: Full, Trailer or Bonus
     • Select whether your content is Explicit. Learn more about Explicit content for podcasts
  9. Click Next, complete the rest of your post details and then click Publish
• 1. From your creator page, click on your Library from the left sidebar
  2. Use the Filter  at the top to select the podcast you want to add new episodes to
  3. Click Add episodes in the top-right corner and choose Create a new episode
  4. Select either an Audio or Video post type – both formats can be distributed via RSS
  5. Upload a video or audio file
     • If you upload a video file, Patreon will automatically generate an audio-only version for your RSS feed
     • To ensure your file meets Patreon’s technical requirements, click Media Guidelines in the top-left corner of the upload screen
  6. Add an episode title (required)
  7. Add a description if you’d like to – this will appear as episode notes in RSS and is a great way to give listeners extra context
  8. Select Add to podcast and choose the podcast show you want to add the episode to from the drop-down menu

     

  9. You can choose No podcast if you don’t want the post to be added to a podcast and shared via RSS
  10. Fill in optional episode settings:
      • Add an episode number and/or season
      • Select the episode type: Full, Trailer or Bonus
      • Select whether your content is Explicit. Learn more about Explicit content for podcasts
  11. Click Next, complete the rest of your post details and then click Publish

Move episodes between podcasts

Quickly reorganise your content by assigning episodes to a different podcast show or season. You can do this from your Library, whether you’re moving episodes individually or by podcast.

By episode

Best if you want to handpick individual episodes across different shows

1. Go to your Library from the left sidebar
2. Select the episodes you want to move
3. Click Edit > Edit podcast or season to assign episodes

By podcast

Best if you’re organising a podcast at once

1. In your Library, filter by a specific podcast or from the Collections tab, and click into a podcast to open the filtered Library view
2. Click Add episodes in the top-right corner, then choose Move episodes

An episode can only belong to one podcast show at a time.

Edit or delete episodes

Update episode details, change access or pricing or remove episodes entirely, all from your Library:

• Edit episode details: Click the three dots button   next to the episode and select Edit post
• Edit price: Select the episodes, click Edit price in the top-right corner and set your desired price. Learn more about Selling your posts and collections
• Delete episodes: Select the episodes and click Delete in the top-right corner

Update your podcast settings

You can return to your Podcast and audio settings at any time to update how your podcast looks, where it’s distributed or to remove a podcast you no longer need.

From your podcast settings:

1. Find the show you want to update
2. Click Edit  next to the section you’d like to change, such as:
   • Details: Update your show’s title, cover image, description and more
   • Distribution: Toggle the Spotify integration on/off or enable/disable the RSS feed

Delete a podcast

If you delete a podcast, episodes will remain published on Patreon as posts, but they’ll no longer be included in a podcast RSS feed.

1. Go to Settings > Podcasts and audio
2. Click the recycle bin  next to the podcast
3. Confirm deletion

Member experience

• Members can easily find their private RSS links in:

  • An email when they join your membership
  • The Podcast icon at the top of your creator page, just below your profile image
  • The Membership section of your page, under Listen in other podcast apps
  • The Collections tab on your creator page

  If you distribute your episodes through Spotify, members can choose between listening on Spotify or using Other podcast apps (via RSS). They also have the option to connect their Spotify accounts for quick access.

  

  Based on their selection, a list of your available shows will appear, allowing them to add shows to Spotify or copy their RSS link to use in their preferred podcast app.

  

• Members can access their private RSS links by visiting the creator’s homepage, tapping the three dots   button at the top and selecting Add to podcast app.

  

  From there, members can choose their preferred podcast app (including Spotify) or copy the RSS link manually. Depending on what they select, they’ll be redirected to a list of all your shows available for that option.