Transistor

Transistor is a podcast hosting platform built specifically for serious creators, brands, and businesses that need professional-grade features and reliable infrastructure. Co-founded by Justin Jackson and Jon Buda, Transistor powers podcasts for notable brands including Basecamp, Laravel, and VH1. The platform supports unlimited podcasts on every plan, making it uniquely suited for networks, agencies, and companies managing multiple shows. Private podcasting is a standout feature that enables organizations to create internal-only audio content for employee training, investor updates, and member-exclusive episodes with secure RSS feed authentication. The analytics dashboard provides detailed insights including total downloads, subscriber counts, listener demographics, and per-episode performance metrics that help creators understand audience behavior and growth trends. Transistor automatically distributes podcasts to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and dozens of other directories with validated RSS feed compliance. Each podcast gets a customizable website with an embedded player, episode pages, and subscriber links. The platform supports multiple team members with role-based permissions, allowing hosts, editors, and managers to collaborate effectively. Chapter markers, show notes with rich HTML formatting, and season/episode numbering provide professional presentation. YouTube publishing integration enables automatic cross-posting of episodes as videos to expand reach. API access allows developers to integrate Transistor functionality into custom applications and workflows. The platform provides 99.9% uptime SLA and CDN-backed delivery ensuring fast, reliable audio streaming worldwide.