Podcasting should be about sharing your voice—not getting stuck in complicated workflows. At Shanda, we’ve made it as easy as possible to go from a raw recording to a fully published podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and beyond.

This guide walks you through the one-time setup and the simple publishing workflow so that once you’re set up, you can seamlessly publish new episodes in minutes.

📺 Prefer a video tutorial?

Watch the full step-by-step walkthrough on YouTube:

Step 1: Upload Your Recording to Shanda

1. Log into your Shanda dashboard.

2. Click Upload and select your audio file (from an interview, conversation, or voice memo).

3. Once uploaded, you’ll see your recording appear in the editor.

Step 2: Enhance Your Audio (Optional but Recommended)

To make sure your podcast sounds professional, you can use Shanda’s built-in audio enhancement to remove background noise and improve clarity.

1. Click Enhance Audio—this will automatically clean up your sound.

2. Play it back to review the improved version.

3. If it sounds good, save the enhanced track.

Step 3: Edit & Refine Your Episode

Editing is simple in Shanda:

1. Trim unwanted parts: Remove pauses, filler words, or unnecessary sections.

2. Fine-tune the transcript: Shanda provides a text-based transcript, allowing you to delete sections directly from the text.

3. Adjust the timeline: Drag sections to clean up your episode.

Step 4: Add Intro & Outro Music

Give your podcast a branded sound by adding intro and outro music.

1. Click Add Music and choose a track.

2. Adjust the volume so it blends naturally with your voice.

3. Save your changes and preview your episode.

Step 5: Add Title, Description, & Thumbnail

Your podcast needs clear and engaging metadata to attract listeners.

1. Enter your episode title (e.g., "Building Businesses at GV").

2. Write a brief description summarizing the episode.

3. Upload a thumbnail image for your podcast.

Step 6: Publish Your Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Once your episode is ready, it’s time to distribute it to major platforms.

🔹 Publishing from Shanda to Spotify & Apple Podcast

1. Click Publish and select Spotify.

2. Enter your podcast name (e.g., “Startup Stories”).

3. Fill in the description, category, and language settings.

4. Save your settings, and your show is live!

Publishing to Spotify

1. Click Copy RSS Feed from your Shanda dashboard.

2. Go to Spotify for Creators and log in.

3. Click Create a New Show → Select Add Show via RSS Feed.

4. Paste your Shanda RSS link, verify your details, and submit.

5. Apple will process your submission, and your show will be live soon.

🔹 Publishing to Apple Podcasts

1. Click Copy RSS Feed from your Shanda dashboard.

2. Go to Apple Podcasts for Creators and log in.

3. Click Create a New Show → Select Add Show via RSS Feed.

4. Paste your Shanda RSS link, verify your details, and submit.

5. Apple will process your submission, and your show will be live soon.

Step 7: Share Your Podcast & Keep Creating

Now that your podcast is live, share it with your audience! Post on social media, send it in newsletters, or embed it on your website.

Every time you record a new episode, simply upload it to Shanda, and within minutes, it’ll be published—no extra setup needed.

📺 Need a visual guide? Watch our YouTube tutorial here:

Start your podcast journey today with Shanda! If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out. 🚀