upload a podcast episode

Meaning

This phrase refers to the act of publishing an audio file of a podcast show to a hosting platform or streaming service (like Spotify or Apple Podcasts) so that listeners can stream or download it.

Examples

• We usually upload a podcast episode every Tuesday morning.

  We usually upload a podcast episode every Tuesday morning.

• It took almost an hour to upload a podcast episode because of the slow Wi-Fi.

  It took almost an hour to upload a podcast episode because of the slow Wi-Fi.

• She needs to edit the audio before she can upload a podcast episode.

  She needs to edit the audio before she can upload a podcast episode.

• Our listeners get an alert as soon as we upload a podcast episode.

  Our listeners get an alert as soon as we upload a podcast episode.

• He forgot to upload a podcast episode last week, so he apologized to his fans.

  He forgot to upload a podcast episode last week, so he apologized to his fans.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will post a podcast episode to Spotify.

  ✓ I will upload a podcast episode to Spotify.

  While 'post' is understood, 'upload' is the more precise technical and natural term for transferring the large audio file to a host.

• ✗ They loaded up a podcast episode yesterday.

  ✓ They uploaded a podcast episode yesterday.

  'Load up' means to fill a vehicle or container. Use 'upload' for sending digital files to the internet.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The creators always ___ on the first day of the month.

  💡 publish a new audio show online

  Show answer

  upload a podcast episode

• Can you help me ___ to our hosting platform?

  💡 transfer the audio file to the internet

  Show answer

  upload a podcast episode