Creating Your First Podcast

Your Default Podcast

When you first sign up, Jellypod creates a starter podcast called My First Podcast with the two default hosts (Simon Carver and Lachlan Reed) already assigned. You can start creating episodes right away, or customize the title, description, hosts, and cover art to make it your own.

How to Create a Podcast Series

A podcast is a series. It contains a title, description, hosts, and series-level settings. Episodes are the individual entries, each with their own audio, video, and distribution. The podcast is the container; episodes are the content inside it.

1. Click Podcasts in the sidebar.
2. Click the Create New Podcast button.
3. Follow the steps below to configure your podcast series.

Step 1: Title

Enter your podcast title in the large centered input field. This is what listeners see on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your podcast website. Keep it clear and descriptive. Titles are capped at 100 characters.

Step 2: Description

Write a description that appears on your podcast website, in podcast directories like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and in your RSS feed. It supports bold, italics, and other formatting.

Think of it as your elevator pitch: who is this for, and what will they get?

Step 3: Knowledge Base (Optional)

Add source material that Jellypod uses as context when creating episodes. You can add up to 3 sources at the podcast level.

Sources added here apply to every episode in the series. Use them for recurring reference material like brand guidelines or company overviews.

• Upload sources: Drag and drop or click to upload files (PDFs, audio, etc.)
• Website: Paste a URL to pull in web content
• YouTube: Add a YouTube video link
• Paste Text: Enter plain text directly

Step 4: Choose Your Hosts

Choose the AI narrators of your podcast. Select from your existing hosts to assign them to this series. Every episode uses these hosts by default, though individual episodes can override them. Keep the defaults as-is, customize their backstories and voices, or create new hosts.

Use the play button next to any host to preview their voice before selecting. If you have at least two hosts selected, click Preview Host Conversation to hear a short sample of them talking together.

Step 5: Podcast Categories

Choose up to 2 categories that determine where your podcast appears in directories like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

We recommend using the Generate Categories button to let Jellypod suggest the best fit based on your title and description, rather than browsing manually.

Step 6: Add Cover Art

Cover art is the face of your podcast across every platform and directory.

Upload your own image (must be square, between 1400x1400 and 3000x3000 pixels), or let Jellypod generate cover art if you don't provide one. You can update it later, and each episode can have its own cover art too.

Step 7: Details

The final step, titled "Almost there...", configures the remaining podcast settings. Most are optional. The language setting controls the language scripts are generated in.

• Author: The person or organization credited in podcast directories
• Language: Defaults to English; 70+ languages supported
• Brand Color: The accent color used on your podcast website and video backgrounds
• Type: Episodic (listeners can start anywhere, most shows) or Serial (episodes in chronological order)
• Visibility: Private (hidden from everyone), Unlisted (direct link only), or Public (discoverable on Spotify, Apple, YouTube)
• Platform Links: Add links to where your show is listed (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more)
• Social Links: Add links to Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Discord, Website, and a contact email
• Configure Custom Domain: Set up a custom domain
• Remove Jellypod Branding: Hide the "brought to you by Jellypod" notice on your website (Creator plan and above)

Expand Additional Settings for a few more options:

• Analytics: Track episode plays and downloads
• Show Transcripts: Display episode transcripts on your podcast website (improves SEO and accessibility)
• Enhanced Emotion: Include audio tags like [laughs] in generated scripts (on by default)

Your Podcast Is Ready

After creating, you land on your new podcast page in the studio, where you can create your first episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to create a podcast?

The entire process takes just a few minutes. You only need a title and description to get started. Hosts, sources, and cover art can all be added or changed later.

Can I change my podcast settings after creation?

Yes. Every setting can be updated at any time by clicking Edit Podcast on your podcast's details page.