Podcast Host vs. Podcast Studio: What’s the Difference?

☁️ One Stores Your Files. One Builds Your Show.

If you’re launching a podcast, you’ll hear about “podcast hosting” and “podcast studios” a lot. But most new creators don’t know they’re two completely different things.

At That Toronto Podcast Studio, we get this question all the time: Do I need a host if I’m working with your studio? The short answer is yes—but here’s why, and what each one actually does.

📦 What a Podcast Host Does

A podcast host is a platform that stores your audio files and distributes them to all the major podcast apps. It handles your:

• RSS feed

• File storage

• Episode publishing

• Analytics and listener stats

Popular hosts include:

• Buzzsprout

• Libsyn

• Podbean

• Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters)

You need a podcast host to go live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. But that’s where its job ends.

🏢 What a Podcast Studio Does

A podcast studio is the team (that’s us) that actually helps you create a podcast worth listening to. We handle:

• Recording support (remote or in-studio)

• Editing, mixing, and mastering

• Episode structure and planning

• Music, transitions, and branding

• Visual design and artwork

• Publishing help and platform setup

• Optional clips, transcripts, and social content

We don’t replace your host—we make sure your show is ready for it.

🧠 So, Do You Need Both?

Yes. A host gets your podcast online. A studio makes your podcast sound professional and keeps it consistent.

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

• The host is your delivery system

• The studio is your production partner

You don’t need to deal with both separately—we handle the studio work and help you get set up on the right host.

📩 Want Help With Both Sides of the Podcast Process?

We’ll get your podcast sounding professional and make sure it shows up on every major platform—without you figuring it out on your own.

📩 Contact us and we’ll walk you through the full setup.