DIY : Can I get my Podcast on Alexa or Google Smart Speakers without a Skill or Action?

Both Google and Amazon have the ability to play the latest episode of your Podcast if you have your Podcast listed on either TuneIn (for Alexa devices) or Google Podcasts (for Google devices).

How do I get my Podcast on TuneIn for Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers?

• Use this link to submit your Podcast to TuneIn.
• Be sure to read the Terms & Conditions to ensure you agree with their service.
• Once your Podcast is available on TuneIn, you should be able to start asking Amazon Alexa devices to "Play [Podcast Title]"

How do I get my Podcast on Google Podcast?

• Use this link to submit your Podcast to Google Podcast.
• Be sure to read the Terms of Service to ensure you agree with their service.
• Once your Podcast is available on Google Podcast, you should be able to start asking Google Assistant to "Play [Podcast Title]"

Why I might want an Amazon Skill and Google Action anyway?

• Having a Skill and Action is how you claim your Invocation Name.  An Invocation Name is your verbal Brand.
  • With Google, Invocation Names are unique, which means the first person to register your Invocation Name, owns it.
• Having a Skill and Action is like having your own website, it's how you engage with your audience outside of your Podcast.
• Your own Skill and Action allows you to measure/track usage.