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After you have created an account with a hosting service, and uploaded your first episode(s), you can list your podcast in several directories that make it easier for people to find through a variety of devices. There are many directories, and a few (such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify) are more important than the rest. You could potentially skip podcast directories, and depending on your hosting plan, your hosting service might handle (some) directory listings for you. But various podcast apps available on mobile devices scan these directories so listeners can easily find, subscribe to, and download podcasts. It is worth at least listing your podcast with one or two directories, and will not cost you money.
| Apple Podcasts | Most popularApple podcasts is the most popular, because the iPhone is such a popular device. You will need an Apple ID to own and manage podcasts here. |
| Spotify | Another popular podcast directory. Some hosts, like Libsyn, might allow you to list at Spotify directly through your podcast management dashboard. Unlike Apple Podcasts, Spotify is popular on Android devices. |
| Google Play Music Podcasts | Google also has a directory that you can add your podcast to, and a good app with a growing user base. |
| TuneIn Radio | TuneIn Radio can be accessed by Amazon Alexa |
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It may be that you are creating podcast episodes that are only to be shared within your course, or with your professor. In that case, the professor may ask you to simply upload the .mp3 file to Google Drive, and share it. Your professor may tell you to share it directly with them, or add it to a folder she or he has shared with you.