Everything you need to know before distributing your podcast on Stitcher
Foreword: To activate distribution, your podcast must have at least one publicly visible, published episode. If your podcast only has scheduled or draft episodes, you won’t be able to distribute it yet. To learn more, check out: How do I distribute my podcast on the podcast directories?
What are the steps to distribute your show on Stitcher directly from Ausha?
Here’s how to activate your show’s distribution on Stitcher directly from Ausha:
Log in to your Ausha account.
In the main menu, go to Settings.
In the left-side menu, click Distribution.
Scroll to the Other Podcast Directories category, find the Stitcher box, and click Distribute.
If your podcast has never been distributed on Stitcher, select No when asked, “Is your podcast already on Stitcher?”
If your podcast was previously distributed on Stitcher, check out this article to ensure a successful transfer to Ausha.
Follow the step-by-step tutorial to distribute your show on Stitcher
Once you click Distribute, you’ll access a tutorial explaining each step to set up your podcast’s distribution. Click Start and follow each step carefully.
Summary of the steps:
Go to the Stitcher Partner Portal and click Join Us Today.
In Ausha, go to Settings > RSS Export, then enter your podcast’s proprietary email address.
Still in Settings > RSS Export, copy your podcast’s RSS feed link.
Return to the Stitcher Partner Portal and paste your RSS feed link in the Add Your Show field.
Wait for Stitcher to validate your request. Once approved, click Next Step and confirm the email they send you.
Your podcast will be available on Stitcher within one to two days.
Final Step: Add your Stitcher listen link in Ausha
Once your podcast is live on Stitcher, don’t forget to manually enter your Stitcher listen link in your Ausha distribution settings.
To do so:
Go to Settings > Distribution > Stitcher.
Select Yes under “Is your podcast already on Stitcher?”.
Scroll up to find the Listen Link field, click Edit, paste your Stitcher link, and click Save.
From now on, new episodes will be published automatically
When you publish a new episode on Ausha, it will automatically be published on Stitcher, with no further action needed.
Note: Stitcher’s platform may take a few hours (up to one day) to update with new episodes, depending on how they process new content.