--- title: "How to feature an external podcast feed on your site" updated: 2026-04-02 --- # How to feature an external podcast feed on your site > **Notice** > > The RSS podcast feed feature is available on [Max and Enterprise plans](https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing) for publications using the Website Builder; you can [upgrade here](https://app.beehiiv.com/settings/workspace/billing_and_plan). As functionality evolves based on user feedback, some details shown here may differ slightly from what you see in-app.  > > If you are looking for podcasts hosted on beehiiv (available to all plans), refer to [Creating a podcast on beehiiv](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/39459323549591). Bring your podcast and newsletter together in one seamless experience. With beehiiv’s native podcast rss feed integration, you can automatically pull episodes from any RSS feed, showcase them beautifully on your site, and give your audience a central hub to read, listen, and explore your work. In this guide, you’ll learn how to: - [Create a dedicated podcast page (video).](#h_01K9Z3MNZHRJTYCXDAS5A0EJBB) - [Add a podcast feed to any page on your site.](#h_01K9Z3MNZHRJTYCXDAS5A0EJBB) - [Understand what’s included on each podcast episode page.](#h_01K9Z3QXGJ6MTWZ5VDST1MT2P3) - [Review common FAQs.](#h_01K9Z3RP96GC8JDZ5Q34G48RF8) --- ## How to feature an external podcast feed on any page 1. **Open the Website Builder** and navigate to the page where you want to add your podcast feed — or create a new custom page specifically for the podcast.   2. **Add the Podcast block.** From the left-hand toolbar, click the **\+ icon** to open the elements menu, then scroll down to **Integrations**.  Select the **Podcast RSS Feed** element, and drag it to your desired spot on the page. ![Podcasts.06.png](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36479565603991) 3. **Find your podcast.** The block will initially display beehiiv placeholder content. Go to the **design panel** on the right to replace it with another live podcast feed.  ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36316069630743) Under **Settings**, you can: - **Enter the podcast link:** Add the desired podcast RSS URL directly to the field.  - **Search for the podcast by name:** Use the search bar to find your podcast (easiest). - **Select the episodes:** After selecting a show or adding an RSS URL, click **Latest** to choose which episodes to feature. Or, under **Podcast YouTube Channel**, you can manually add a YouTube channel or playlist to be featured on the page.  ![Digital Products.07.png](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36321174019223) 4. **Customize the design.** In the design panel, adjust the **Layout, Card, Thumbnail, Title,** and **Date** options to match your brand. You can enable horizontal scrolling, change thumbnail styles, or modify text and background colors for your feed cards. ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36316088880663) 5. Click **Publish** in the top-right corner of the builder.  Then select: - **‘This page only’** to publish the new changes to your product page template. - Or, if you’ve been making multiple site edits and are ready to publish, select **All pages**. - Then click **Publish to live site** to finalize.    ![Publish Changes.png](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36481485194007) --- ## Individual rss podcast pages Once published, each episode featured in your feed automatically generates its own podcast page on your site. These pages inherit your website theme’s default background, fonts, and color palette. (At this time, podcast pages are not independently customizable.) ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/36316088882327) Each podcast episode page includes: - A **native audio player** to listen directly on your site. - The episode **title, cover art, and description.** - A **full transcript** and **timestamps** (if available). - A ‘**Listen on’ section** linking to major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - A **Recent Episodes** section with links to previous episodes. Your audience can either play episodes right on your site or open them in their preferred podcast app. --- ## FAQ about featuring external podcasts in beehiiv **How does the rss podcast feature work?** You can easily create a dedicated, customizable page for your podcast show that automatically pulls in episodes from any RSS feed. Think of it as a polished home base — complete with artwork, descriptions, and individual episode pages — so listeners can explore your catalog and stay current without you manually updating anything. Each episode offers flexible listening: fans can play directly on your podcast page with an embedded player, or jump out to their preferred app via links to platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts (plus any others you publish to). **Will new episodes update automatically?** Yes, after you add the RSS URL to the builder, beehiiv imports your show details and episodes. As you publish new episodes with your host, your page updates automatically — no manual uploads. **Can I embed a video podcast?** Yes. beehiiv supports [embedding YouTube videos](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/35169200789911) on your site. Or, if your podcast publishes episodes or trailers on YouTube, you can embed the channel or playlist for the show so viewers can watch directly on your site (see step 3 above). **Can I customize the look of my rss podcast page?** Yes, you can customize the look of your podcast page [using the AI Chat](https://www.beehiiv.com/support/article/36309935373591) or Design panels on the right side of the Website Builder. You can control the design of your podcast feed and episode cards using: - **Layout:** Number of items, number of columns, gaps, padding, horizontal scroll on/off, scroll style, and color. - **Cards:** Card padding, card gaps, text spacing, border style, corner radius, background color. - **Thumbnails:** Image radius, ratio (square, etc.), fit (contain), show/hide play button. - **Text:** Header/body fonts, sizes, weights, colors, alignment, title line count, show/hide date. All of this lets you match your podcast page to your brand without coding anything. Additionally, customizing the look of podcast pages is on our roadmap. **Do I need to enable RSS in my account beforehand to use this feature?** No. The [RSS settings](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9363537272215) in your publication are independent from any podcast RSS URLs you feature on your website.