---
title: Podcast Shows
menu_group: Podcasts
menu_order: 20
tab: Podcasts
tab_order: 20
requires_podcasts: true
summary: Create and manage Podcast Shows, metadata, distribution links, and the episodes panel.
---

# Podcast Shows

**Admin menu:** Podcasts → All Podcasts / Add New Podcast

## Show content

- **Title** — show name
- **Editor** — long show description / about page
- **Featured image** — show artwork (used in RSS and public pages)
- **Excerpt** — optional WordPress excerpt (show subtitle field is preferred for RSS/cards)

## Podcast Show Data

| Field | Purpose |
|-------|---------|
| Subtitle / Short Summary | RSS, apps, cards, previews |
| Main Host Name | Display and metadata |
| Credits / Contributors | Optional freeform credits |
| Owner Name / Email | RSS owner metadata |
| Language | RSS language (defaults from site locale) |
| Copyright | RSS copyright |
| Podcast App Category | Fixed top-level category list for directories |
| Default Explicit Setting | Inherited by episodes unless overridden |
| RSS Enabled for This Show | Per-show RSS toggle |
| RSS Media Priority | Audio-first or video-first for enclosures |

## Distribution Links

Optional Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and website URLs for public show pages.

The **Generated RSS Feed URL** side panel is read-only. It shows a copyable URL when global RSS (**Podcast Settings**) and **RSS Enabled for This Show** are both on. If RSS is disabled, the panel explains whether the global or show switch is off.

## RSS Readiness

Side panel checklist (collapsed by default). Does not block saving. Shows a warning when RSS is enabled but required items are missing.

## Episodes panel

Lists episodes assigned via **Parent Podcast Show** on each episode. Use **Add New Episode** to create an episode with the show pre-selected.

## Podcast Categories

Taxonomy `podcast_category` for internal site organization (separate from Podcast App Category).
