Key terms used in this article

RSS feed:

The machine-readable XML file Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and every podcast app polls to discover new episodes.

Podcast hosting:

A service that stores audio files, generates RSS, and provides analytics — distinct from a recording studio.

Dynamic ad insertion (DAI):

Server-side ad stitching — 84% of US podcast ad revenue per IAB 2026.

Archive.org permanence:

Mirroring episode files to Internet Archive so RSS keeps working even if the host disappears. Pody is the only platform doing this by default.

CPM:

Cost per mille — standard pricing unit for sponsorships. IL host-read CPM 2026 range: ₪150-450.