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How to Start a Podcast, published by Buzzsprout, is a serial education show that walks listeners through creating a podcast from concept to promotion. It runs 11 episodes, mostly released in a single burst in early January 2024, with a bonus episode in October 2026. Typical episodes run about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor How to Start a Podcast

Reach aspiring podcasters at the exact moment they choose tools and hosts

  • Listeners are beginners choosing equipment, software and hosting, a high-intent buying moment.
  • Episodes average about 23 minutes, long enough for a host-read message.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 453 ratings signals a loyal, engaged audience.
Best forpodcast equipment and microphonesaudio editing softwarecreator tools and hosting
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Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business and Finance10%
Technology & Computing40%
Careers20%
Arts & Entertainment30%
Formats
educational series, solo monologue, interview
Tone
instructional, practical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 453 ratings, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, shifted up one band for the show's relatively young age; the Buzzsprout publisher and the strong Podcast Index popularity score support the upper half of the range.
Audience asks abouthow to choose a podcast name and nichewhich recording equipment and software to buyhow to get a podcast listed on Apple and Spotify
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Buzzsprout
Categories promoted
podcast hosting, podcast software
Affiliate links
No

The show is published by Buzzsprout, its own hosting platform, and its description promotes starting a podcast for free at Buzzsprout.com; no third-party sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles and description cover podcast setup topics with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 11 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

“How to Start a Podcast” is a serial podcast that teaches you how to create a podcast from scratch. Presented by Buzzsprout, this podcast is perfect for the newbie podcaster, the established podcaster who wants to make sure they have all their bases covered, or someone who wants to learn more about what it’s like to make a podcast. Start your podcast for FREE at Buzzsprout.com
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About How to Start a Podcast

How to Start a Podcast is a serial education show published by Buzzsprout, a podcast hosting platform. According to the feed and the show's website, it teaches beginners how to create a podcast, covering naming, equipment, recording, editing, artwork, hosting and promotion across 11 episodes, mostly released in January 2024. Typical episodes run about 23 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 453 ratings and an average of 4.9 stars, which suggests a substantial engaged listener base. The audience is estimated, not measured: likely aspiring and early-stage podcasters, with a majority of listeners in the United States. Download estimates are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, an inference from the ratings count.

The show carries no third-party sponsors and promotes only its own parent platform. At an estimated $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read spot, it suits equipment, editing software and creator-tool brands seeking a beginner audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. How to Start a Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about How to Start a Podcast

How much does How to Start a Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.

What is How to Start a Podcast about?

It is a serial education show by Buzzsprout that teaches beginners how to create a podcast, covering naming, equipment, recording, editing, hosting and promotion across 11 episodes.

How do I contact How to Start a Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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