Episodes Not Appearing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

If your published episodes aren't showing up on podcast platforms, the issue is almost always the RSS feed URL.

Check Your RSS Feed URL#

  1. Open your podcast in Jellypod and go to the distribution section.
  2. Click the RSS badge to see your current RSS feed URL.
  3. Make sure the URL uses jellypod.com, not jellypod.ai.

Why This Happens#

Jellypod recently migrated from https://jellypod.ai/ to https://jellypod.com/. While we set up redirects, some podcast platforms don't follow URL redirects reliably, especially YouTube Podcasts.

If you submitted your RSS feed before the migration, the platform may still be trying to fetch from the old jellypod.ai URL and failing silently.

How to Fix It#

Spotify#

  1. Log into Spotify for Podcasters.
  2. Go to your podcast settings.
  3. Update the RSS feed URL to your current jellypod.com feed URL.
  4. Save and wait for Spotify to re-fetch (usually within a few hours).

Apple Podcasts#

  1. Log into Apple Podcasts Connect.
  2. Select your podcast.
  3. Update the RSS feed URL to the jellypod.com version.
  4. Click Save and request a refresh.

YouTube#

  1. Go to YouTube Studio → Podcasts.
  2. Remove the existing podcast feed.
  3. Re-submit using the updated jellypod.com RSS feed URL.

Still Not Working?#

  • Verify your feed is valid: Paste your RSS feed URL directly into a browser. You should see XML content with your episodes listed.
  • Check episode status: Make sure the episode shows as Published in Jellypod, not Draft or Scheduled.
  • Wait a bit: Platforms can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours to pick up new episodes after the feed updates.
  • Contact support: If none of the above works, reach out via the chat widget in Jellypod.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Why aren't my episodes showing up on Spotify or Apple Podcasts?

The most common cause is an outdated RSS feed URL. If you submitted your feed before Jellypod migrated from jellypod.ai to jellypod.com, update the URL in each platform's settings to the current jellypod.com version.

How long does it take for platforms to pick up new episodes?

It varies by platform. Spotify and Apple Podcasts typically update within a few hours. YouTube can take up to 24 hours. If it's been longer, check that your RSS feed URL is correct and that the episode is published.

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