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Publish & Release Your Episodes

This guide explains how podcast episodes are prepared for release and distributed across platforms. While the YAS Work team currently manages most backend publishing tasks for network shows, creators are welcome to understand the process.

Knowing how publishing works helps creators prepare their episodes properly and collaborate smoothly with the network.

Typical Episode Publishing Workflow

The general process for releasing a podcast episode looks like this:

Record the episode 

• We like to use Riverside, which we would give you access to to also use, or you can record using Zoom or another high quality form of filming. 
• Note: Filming long versions on a device means uploading large files later, using recording software reduces labor and saves time.)

Edit the audio or video

• We use Descript to edit the audio and video of the main project/episode.

Export and upload the final file

• You can export the file directly to Podbean and Youtube inside Descript. You can also export the file directly to your computer. 
• Podbean is the platform we use to distribute podcasts to all the places people listen to podcasts. 
• You can schedule episodes beforehand on both platforms.

Prepare the episode title and description

• Inside Descript, we can use the “Underlord” feature, which are AI tools that do things like create a title and description for your episode based on the auto-generated transcript. 
• Note: We prefer to make our own titles, but use Underlord for descriptions. We almost always have to edit the description however, as the Underlord uses words that social media doesn’t like, such as ‘sex’, ‘stripper’, etc.
  

Share promotional clips and announcements

• We like to use Riverside to create promotional clips of episodes. Inside the platform, there is a feature that automatically generates clips for you to choose from. You can design the branding and captions and edit the clips to adjust them to how you want.
• These are in social media size settings, such as for reels and landscape for TV and Youtube.

Preparing Your Final Episode File

Before an episode can be published, it should be fully edited and exported.

For audio episodes:

• Export as a high-quality MP3 file
• Make sure audio levels are balanced
• Confirm there are no major glitches or long silences
• Read the transcript through and make sure words and names are spelled correctly

For video episodes:

• Export in 1080p when possible
• Ensure audio and video are synchronized
• Double-check that titles, graphics, or captions appear correctly
• Read the transcript through and make sure words and names are spelled correctly

Writing Episode Titles

Episode titles should be clear and easy for listeners to understand.

Good titles usually:

• include the guest name (if applicable)
• hint at the topic or theme of the episode
• avoid being overly long or confusing

Example:

Interview with Rain Supreme: Legacy, Music, and Black Strip Club Culture

Writing Episode Descriptions

Episode descriptions help listeners decide whether they want to listen.

A typical description might include:

• a short summary of the episode
• the guest’s name and background
• key topics discussed
• links or resources mentioned

Keep descriptions clear and easy to scan.

Scheduling Episodes

Consistency helps audiences build a listening habit.

When possible:

• choose a regular release day
• schedule episodes ahead of time
• prepare promotional posts before the episode goes live

Many shows record multiple episodes in advance so they can maintain a consistent schedule.

Questions About Publishing

If you are interested in learning more about the publishing process or want to become more involved in distribution, feel free to reach out.

We are happy to share knowledge about:

• podcast hosting platforms
• RSS feeds
• distribution across podcast apps
• publishing workflows