What is Season / Serialized?
A serialized podcast tells a single story across multiple episodes (a season), requiring listeners to start at the beginning. Episodic podcasts can be listened to in any order.
Why Season / Serialized Matters for Podcasters
Podcasts generally fall into two formats: **Episodic** (stand-alone interviews or chat shows) and **Serialized** (a continuous story, like 'Serial'). Serialized shows are organized into 'Seasons.' This format is great for binge-listening and building deep engagement, but it makes it harder for new listeners to jump in mid-stream. Apple Podcasts allows you to tag your show as 'Serial' or 'Episodic.' If you choose Serial, the app will display the oldest episode first (Episode 1) so the listener starts at the beginning. If Episodic, it displays the newest episode first.
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Audiogram
An audiogram is a short video clip that combines audio from your podcast with a visual waveform and your cover art, creating shareable social media content that promotes your show.
Waveform
A waveform is a visual representation of audio that shows the amplitude (loudness) of sound over time. In podcasting, waveforms are used in audiograms and editing software to visualize audio.
Show Notes
Show notes are written summaries or bullet points that accompany each podcast episode, typically including key topics, guest information, timestamps, and links to resources mentioned in the episode.
RSS Feed
An RSS feed is a standardized XML file that contains information about your podcast episodes, including titles, descriptions, audio file URLs, and publication dates. It's how podcast directories and apps discover and update your show.