What is Listen Notes and How I Submit My Podcast?

In today’s podcasting landscape, discoverability is key, and getting on as many platforms as possible is a strategy that should be implemented by any podcast. One platform that helps with podcast discovery and indexing is Listen Notes. If you’re a podcaster looking to expand your reach, understanding what Listen Notes is and how to submit your podcast to it can give your show a visibility boost. Here's what you need to know.

What is Listen Notes?

Listen Notes is a podcast search engine and database that allows users to find, listen to, and curate podcast content. Think of it as the "Google of podcasts." It indexes millions of episodes across all topics and genres, pulling in data from podcast RSS feeds.

Launched in 2017, Listen Notes by Wenbin Fang has become one of the largest podcast databases in the world, and it serves a variety of users:

• Podcast listeners looking for content
• Journalists and researchers seeking audio sources
• Developers using its API to power apps or tools
• Curators building custom playlists or lists of shows

It also provides features like:

• A public-facing Listen Later playlist
• Custom podcast playlists
• Embed options for websites
• An API for developers
• Easy sharing and linking to episodes or podcasts

Does Listen Notes Host Podcasts?

No, Listen Notes does not host podcast files. It simply indexes existing podcasts by crawling public RSS feeds, similar to how a search engine like Google indexes web pages. Your show must already be hosted and distributed through a podcast hosting platform like Saspod and be listed in public directories (such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify) to appear on Listen Notes.

How Do I Submit My Podcast to Listen Notes?

Submitting your podcast to Listen Notes is straightforward and free. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Copy Your RSS Feed From Saspod

Before you submit, ensure your podcast is:

• Hosted on Saspod
• Listed on Apple Podcasts or another public directory
• Has at least one episode published
• Has an Artwork
• Included in at least one podcast category

Find your RSS Feed on Saspod

• Log in to your account
• Navigate to https://saspod.com/podcasts 
• Copy the RSS Feed as shown in the image above

Step 2: Go to the Listen Notes “Add Podcast” Page

https://www.listennotes.com/submit/

Step 3: Enter Your Podcast RSS Feed

Paste your podcast RSS feed into the submission field. Listen Notes will automatically fetch your show’s metadata, including title, description, cover art, and episodes.

Step 4: Wait for Indexing

After submission, it usually takes a short time for your podcast to be indexed. You’ll receive a confirmation, and your show will become searchable on the platform. If your podcast is already listed on Apple Podcasts, there’s a good chance it’s already on Listen Notes. You can check by searching your show’s title on their homepage.

Step 5: Claim Your Podcast (Optional)

Once your podcast is listed, you can optionally “claim” it. This gives you the ability to:

• Update show information
• Add contact details or links
• Monitor stats and visibility
• Get a verified badge

To claim it, visit your podcast’s page on Listen Notes, click on the Podcaster tab and then Claim this podcast.

Benefits of Being on Listen Notes

Here are some reasons why submitting your podcast to Listen Notes is a smart move:

• Improved discoverability through Listen Notes' search engine
• Additional traffic from listeners who browse or embed content
• Backlinks to your podcast site or social media
• Increased chances of being featured in curated lists or playlists
• API exposure for developers who may surface your show in apps

Submit An Interview to Listen Notes

After you claimed your podcast page, you can submit an interview that will be published directly on Listen Notes. This is a low-hanging fruit that, as a new podcaster, you must collect, since it's free advertising. Once the interview is approved, it will be shared on the Listen Notes' X account and the Podigest newsletter

Now it's submitted!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your podcast audience, adding your show to Listen Notes is a quick win. It expands your presence across the web and helps your podcast show up in more places where potential listeners are searching.