Uploading Your Own Episode
Already have a recorded episode? Upload your own audio file and publish it directly through Jellypod.
Overview#
If you've recorded an episode outside of Jellypod (in a recording studio, on Riverside, or with any other tool) you can upload the audio file directly and publish it to your podcast. This lets you use Jellypod's hosting, distribution, and podcast website without using the AI content generation features.
How to Upload an Episode#
- Go to Podcasts in the sidebar and open the podcast you want to add an episode to.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to Create New Episode.
- Select Upload Episode Audio.
- Drag and drop your audio file into the upload area, or click to browse your files.
- Wait for the upload to complete. A progress bar shows the status.
- Enter a title and description for your episode.
- Click Publish to make it live.
Your episode is published immediately after uploading.
Supported File Formats#
- MP3: Recommended for most use cases
- WAV: Lossless audio, larger file size
- M4A: Apple's audio format
Maximum file size: 250 MB.
What Happens After Upload#
Uploaded episodes are published right away with your audio file hosted on Jellypod's servers. They appear on your podcast website, in your RSS feed, and on any connected platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) just like AI-generated episodes.
Uploaded episodes are flagged as user-uploaded, so they won't have an AI-generated script or timeline editor. You can still edit the title, description, and cover art after publishing.
Upload vs. AI-Generated Episodes#
- Audio source: Uploaded: Your own recording. AI-Generated: Generated by Jellypod.
- Script editor: Uploaded: Not available. AI-Generated: Full editing and regeneration.
- Timeline editor: Uploaded: Not available. AI-Generated: Full timeline control.
- Credits used: Uploaded: On publish/download. AI-Generated: On publish/download.
- Distribution: Same for both (RSS, Spotify, Apple, YouTube).
- Podcast website: Same for both.
Uploading a Script Instead#
If you have a written script and want Jellypod to generate the audio for it, use Upload Episode Script from the same dropdown menu. This imports your script text and lets you generate AI audio from it using your podcast's hosts.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Can I upload an episode I recorded elsewhere?
Yes. Jellypod supports uploading MP3, WAV, and M4A files up to 250 MB. Your episode will be published immediately and distributed to all connected platforms just like AI-generated episodes.
Can I edit an uploaded episode's audio?
No. Uploaded episodes do not have access to the script editor or timeline editor. You can edit the title, description, and cover art, but the audio itself cannot be modified in Jellypod.