A Simple Step Helps Avoid Distribution Errors
Think your podcast is everywhere it should be? Think again. Even the most seasoned podcasters may unknowingly have RSS feed issues that prevent their show from being listed — or updated — on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify. That’s where Blubrry’s Podcast Feed Validator comes in.
Podcast RSS feeds are not your average web feed. Unlike a blog’s RSS, podcast feeds are far more complex. They include media enclosures, iTunes tags, episode-specific metadata, and increasingly, Podcasting 2.0 tags that support features like transcripts, value-for-value, chapters, and funding links. As the ecosystem evolves, so do the standards—and that means more room for error.
Blubrry understands how frustrating and technical feed issues can be. That’s why they’ve revitalized their Podcast Feed Validator to help creators identify and resolve problems before they cause real damage to discoverability. It’s completely free and designed to be accessible for both beginners and advanced podcasters.
“Even a tiny formatting issue or a missing tag can prevent your show from being listed or updated in directories,” said Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry. “We created the Podcast Feed Validator to take the guesswork out of RSS troubleshooting.”
Here’s how it works:
- Go to castfeedvalidator.com
- Enter your podcast RSS feed URL
- Click ‘Validate Feed’
- Review the results – Errors and warnings will be displayed along with explanations and guidance on how to fix them.
If your feed is perfect, you’ll get a big green light. If not, the validator will point you directly to the problems — whether it’s a malformed image URL, a missing <title> tag, or a deprecated format that could prevent future compatibility.
As Podcasting 2.0 gains traction, maintaining a compliant and modern RSS feed becomes even more critical. Podcasting is no longer static — it’s interactive, dynamic, and evolving. And the validator helps ensure you don’t fall behind.
It’s not just about reaching more listeners; it’s about being sure your show is reachable at all.
Whether you’re hosting with Blubrry or another platform, using a reliable podcast feed validator regularly is a proactive step every podcaster should take. Test your feed now at castfeedvalidator.com and keep your podcast accessible, discoverable, and future-ready.
Because if your feed breaks and no one hears it, did your episode even drop?
