There are two ways to distribute your podcast on YouTube:
- Publish through a podcast hosting platform, like CoHost via your RSS feed.
- Adding your episodes to a podcast playlist on YouTube without using your RSS feed.
If you opt to go the RSS feed route, any new episodes you add to your feed will automatically be on YouTube – just like all the other podcast apps. This also means that important details like episode titles, descriptions, and release dates are pulled directly from your RSS feed, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
We will note, however, that CoHost, along with the majority of podcast hosting apps does not support automatic video publication to YouTube. This means that only your audio with your podcast’s cover art as the visual will be uploaded to YouTube automatically. If you produce full video episodes for your show, you’ll need to manually upload them to YouTube.
Regardless of the route you choose to take, your YouTube podcast analytics will not be included in your podcast data on CoHost. To review YouTube data, you’ll need to get that directly from the YouTube platform.
Below we break down both options:
How to automatically upload the audio version of your podcast to YouTube
Before listing your podcast on YouTube, you’ll need to create or import your show in CoHost.
If you haven’t done so already, start a free trial on CoHost using this link.
- If you’re adding a brand new show to CoHost, follow this support article.
- If you’re migrating your show over from a previous hosting platform, consult our articles below on how to migrate your podcast to CoHost:
Then, input or verify your show’s details under “Distribution” > “Show Settings.” Here you’ll want the most up-to-date information about your podcast like the title, description, and cover (3000 x 3000 px).
Once the steps above are complete, you’re ready to list your podcast on YouTube. Here’s how:
1. Log into YouTube
If you don’t already have a YouTube account, you’ll want to create one using your podcast’s email address. Explore why we recommend creating a podcast-specific email.
2. Go to YouTube Studio
Click your display photo and select “YouTube Studio” from the dropdown menu.
3. Click “Create” and select “New Podcast”
4. Click “Submit RSS Feed”
5. Go into CoHost and copy your RSS feed
You can find this under “Distribution” in the menu on the left.
6. Accept the Terms of Service
7. Paste your RSS feed in the box provided
8. Click “Send Code” to verify ownership of your podcast
9. Once verified, select which episodes you’d like to upload to YouTube
You can choose to upload:
- All existing episodes
- Episodes published since a specific date
- Only future episodes
At this stage, you’ll also need to disclose all advertisements including host read ads, sponsorships, and endorsements. They’ll need to comply with YouTube’s policies.
10. Double-check visibility details and click “Save”
11. Wait for YouTube to confirm your submission
This can take a few days, so keep checking YouTube and your email for updates.
12. Once approved, you’re set to publish
Head to your YouTube Studio.
13. Publish your podcast in YouTube Studio
Go to Content > Podcasts > Video Count and select “Publish” next to your RSS Feed. Once that’s completed, any new episodes you add to your feed will automatically be uploaded to YouTube with your podcast’s cover art as the visual.
How to manually upload the video version of your podcast on YouTube
If you want your podcast’s video to be available on YouTube, you’ll need to upload your episodes manually. Here’s how:
1. Log into YouTube
If you don’t already have a YouTube account, you’ll want to create one using your podcast’s email address.
2. Upload podcast episodes
If you haven’t already, upload your podcast episodes to YouTube as regular videos. You can do this by clicking “Create” in the top right corner and “Upload Video”.
3. Head to YouTube Studio
Once your episodes are uploaded, click your display photo and select YouTube Studio from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Create” and select “New Podcast”
5. Select "Create a new podcast"
6. Add in your show’s title, description, and cover art
7. Select podcast episodes to add to your playlist
At the bottom of the box, click “Add Videos” and select the podcast episodes that you’d like to add to your show’s playlist.
8. View your completed podcast playlist
You can find this under YouTube Studio > Content > Podcasts.
