How to Create & Publish an Episode in Flightcast

Creating an Episode on Flightcast

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Step By Step

1. Start a New Episode 0:01

• Click on 'Create a new episode' in the top left.
• Select 'Blank Episode'.

2. Add Title and Description 0:11

• Enter your episode title (e.g., 'My Super Cool Video').
• Add a description (e.g., 'Pretty straightforward, super cool description').
• For links in the description, type them out (e.g., 'google.com') and they will turn purple automatically.

3. Add Chapters 0:24

• Add chapters individually by specifying the time (e.g., '0-0, intro', '1-23, something cool').
• To insert chapter placeholders into the description, click on the 'Insert Chapter Placeholders' button.

4. Upload Video 0:58

• Upload your video in the 'Episode Video' section.
• Note: This video will automatically be sent to YouTube and Spotify.

5. Upload Thumbnail 1:22

• Drag and drop a thumbnail image into the designated area.

6. Configure Audio Settings 1:30

• Ensure a video is uploaded as it determines the audio.
• If you want to use a different audio file, turn off 'Use Audio Track' and upload your own MP3 file.

7. Customize Audio Details (Optional) 2:29

• Enable 'Custom Audio Details' to set a different title and description for audio.
• Adjust chapters for audio if necessary.

8. Fill Out Additional Metadata 4:01

• Enter season number, episode number, and keywords for YouTube tags.
• Specify if the content is explicit.

9. Publish Settings 4:11

• Click 'Go to Publish Page' or the 'Publish' tab.
• Ensure all sections (RSS, YouTube, Spotify) are turned on for publishing.

10. Schedule Publishing 5:44

• Set specific dates and times for each platform if needed.
• Save as draft if you want to make further adjustments.

11. Add Ad Slots (Optional) 7:20

• Add pre-roll and post-roll ads as needed.
• Choose between dynamic or programmatic ads.

12. Confirm and Publish 8:46

• Review the preview of your episode.
• Click 'Confirm and Publish' to finalize scheduling.

13. Monitor Status 9:01

• Check the episodes table for upload status (green for good, yellow for scheduled).

Cautionary Notes

• Always ensure a video is uploaded; it is essential for audio generation.
• Double-check that all sections are turned on before publishing to avoid missed distributions.

Tips for Efficiency

• Use templates for titles and descriptions to save time.
• Keep a checklist of required elements to ensure nothing is missed during the episode creation process.

Link to Loom

<https://loom.com/share/1e63106ef3d043af9d10ca3861493ea5>

Updated on: 22/11/2025