If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fixduplicates ## How duplicate podcast listings happen ### Reason 1: a secondary feed was automatically discovered and indexed - Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage - a feed proxy: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/ ### Reason 2: the podcast was resubmitted ## The duplicate podcast listing problem gets worse, especially in Apple Podcasts - But it's even worse in Apple Podcasts since iOS 14.5!: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/ ## How to fix your duplicate podcast listing in proxy-based services like Apple Podcasts and Spotify ### Step 1: Ask the platform to merge your listings ### Step 2: Redirect properly ### Step 3: Make a new RSS feed with a single announcement episode ### Step 4: Change the feed URL in the platform's portal ### Step 5: Redirect and delete after a few months ## Unfortunate conclusion: it's messy and you might still lose some numbers ## Important reminder: do not resubmit your feed! ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a voice message from https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005