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The Best Buzzsprout Feature That You Probably Overlooked

55m · Buzzcast · 03 Feb 05:00

In this episode, while Alban and Kevin share their biggest takeaways from Podfest Expo, Jordan gets excited about a new podcast conference in the Pacific Northwest. Find out what Buzzsprout feature most people don't notice, hear the newest Spotify conspiracy theory, and get an update on Buzzsprout Subscriptions.

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PODFEST EXPO
Kevin and Alban are back from Podfest Expo in Orlando! One of their main takeaways? People don't seem to know about one of our most powerful tools, Dynamic Content. 

PODCONF
Jordan is going to the Pacific Northwest's first podcast conference, PodConf, which is happening in Portland on April 29th!

CONSPIRACY: SPOTIFY ADS EDITION
Did Kevin stumble upon Spotify's conspiracy to gain more premium subscribers? Test his theory and let us know @buzzcastpodcast on Twitter!

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BUZZSPROUT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are off to a great start! We give a progress report & answer some of the most asked questions. 

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