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MediaBlaster

Free WordPress podcast plugin

Publish podcasts and embedded audio players from WordPress

Manage shows and episodes, generate directory-ready RSS feeds, and add an accessible audio player with MediaBlaster. Podcasts are available in the free plugin and are disabled by default until you enable them.

Download Free PluginRead podcast setup docs

Current scope

  • Podcast shows, episodes, and immutable episode GUIDs
  • RSS feeds for podcast-directory submission
  • Audio Player block, Elementor widget, and shortcode
  • No podcast media hosting or complete site theme included

A podcast publishing layer inside WordPress

MediaBlaster manages podcast metadata, feeds, and playback. You keep control of WordPress and choose where your audio files are hosted.

  • Create structured shows and episodes
  • Embed individual episode players
  • Diagnose RSS feed requirements
  • Expose podcast content through the REST API

What the podcast plugin includes

Start with the free podcast tools. The Spreaker integration is a separate optional add-on.

Podcast content types

Organize shows, episodes, artwork, descriptions, audio sources, and publishing metadata.

Embedded audio player

Add the MediaBlaster Audio Player with a Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or shortcode.

Podcast RSS

Publish feeds designed for podcast-directory validation while retaining WordPress as the source of record.

Headless podcast API

Use MediaBlaster REST endpoints when a custom site or connected app needs structured podcast data.

Bring your own audio hosting

MediaBlaster does not upload, encode, or host audio. Configure URLs from a provider you select.

Optional Spreaker workflow

Add Spreaker publishing support separately when that service fits your workflow.

Capability matrix

CapabilityStatusIncluded inDetails
Podcasts and RSS feedsAvailableFree WordPress pluginPublish podcast shows, episodes, feeds, and a WordPress audio player.
REST APIAvailableFree WordPress pluginDeliver structured content to headless websites and connected apps.
Spreaker integrationAvailablePaid add-onConnect MediaBlaster with Spreaker so customers can use Spreaker in their podcast publishing workflow. Requires the Spreaker add-on and a separate Spreaker account. Specific import or sync features are not documented here.

Set up a WordPress podcast in four steps

  1. 1

    Install

    Install the free MediaBlaster plugin from WordPress.org.

  2. 2

    Enable

    Enable Podcasts in MediaBlaster features, then review podcast settings.

  3. 3

    Publish

    Create a show and episodes with hosted audio URLs and complete metadata.

  4. 4

    Embed and submit

    Place the player on your site and validate the RSS feed before directory submission.

Frequently asked questions

Start publishing your podcast from WordPress

Install MediaBlaster for free, then enable only the podcast features you need.

Download Free PluginRead podcast setup docs

Keep exploring

Podcast documentationConfigure shows, episodes, feeds, and podcast options.Audio player documentationEmbed podcast episode playback in WordPress.Spreaker integrationReview the optional Spreaker publishing workflow.