AI Podcast Publisher
Publish Your Podcast to YouTube — Audio and Video
PodGorilla submits your podcast RSS feed to YouTube's fastest-growing podcast section and lets you export broadcast-quality 16:9 video with animated waveforms and auto-captions in 50+ languages.
Quick Answer: To publish a podcast to YouTube, create your episode in PodGorilla and your RSS feed is auto-submitted to YouTube Podcasts. On Creator and Agency plans, you can also export a 16:9 video file with animated waveforms and auto-captions in 50+ languages — giving your podcast a visual presence in YouTube's main video feed.
How It Works
Publish Podcast to YouTube in 4 Steps
STEP 01
Generate Your Episode in PodGorilla
Use any Inspiration input — URL, YouTube video, PDF, or topic/keywords. Choose from 12+ podcast styles and 300+ AI voices across 50+ languages.
STEP 02
Export 16:9 Video (Creator Plan and Above)
On Creator ($79/mo) and Agency ($199/mo) plans, export your episode as a 16:9 YouTube-optimized video with animated speaker waveforms and auto-generated captions in 50+ languages. Not available on Starter.
STEP 03
Publish via RSS + Video Upload
Your RSS feed is auto-submitted to YouTube Podcasts, placing your show in YouTube's dedicated podcast section. Upload your 16:9 video file directly to your YouTube channel for placement in the main video feed.
STEP 04
Reach YouTube's Podcast and Video Audiences
Your show appears in YouTube Podcasts via RSS and your video episodes surface in YouTube search, recommendations, and subscriber feeds — capturing both podcast listeners and regular YouTube viewers.
Why PodGorilla
Built for This Workflow
16:9 Video Export With Waveforms
Creator and Agency plan users can export any episode as a 16:9 YouTube-ready video with animated speaker waveforms, auto-captions in 50+ languages, and visual branding. Audio-only Starter plan users can still reach YouTube Podcasts via RSS.
RSS Auto-Submission to YouTube Podcasts
YouTube's dedicated podcast section is the fastest-growing podcast platform. PodGorilla submits your RSS feed to YouTube Podcasts automatically — your show appears alongside Spotify and Apple Podcasts without any additional manual steps.
Auto-Captions in 50+ Languages
PodGorilla generates captions for your video export in any of 50+ supported languages. Captions increase watch time, improve accessibility, and make your content indexable by YouTube's search algorithm — a significant ranking advantage.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I need a YouTube channel to publish my podcast to YouTube?
For RSS-based YouTube Podcasts distribution, PodGorilla handles the submission without requiring you to manage a YouTube channel. To upload 16:9 video episodes directly to YouTube's main video feed (on Creator or Agency plans), you will need a YouTube channel — which is free to create at youtube.com.
Can I publish audio-only podcast episodes to YouTube?
Yes. Your PodGorilla RSS feed is submitted to YouTube Podcasts, which accepts audio-only episodes. For presence in YouTube's main video feed and recommendations, you'll want the 16:9 video export available on Creator and Agency plans — this adds animated waveforms and captions to make your audio visually engaging.
What about YouTube Shorts — can I publish 9:16 clips?
Yes. While 16:9 is the standard YouTube format, PodGorilla also exports 9:16 vertical video (Creator+ only) — the same format used for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. Repurposing 60–90 second clips from your full episode as Shorts is an effective growth strategy.
How does publishing to YouTube Podcasts differ from uploading a regular YouTube video?
YouTube Podcasts is a dedicated section within YouTube where users specifically browse and follow podcast shows. RSS submission places your show there automatically. Uploading a 16:9 video file to your YouTube channel puts your content in the main video feed — both are valuable distribution paths and PodGorilla supports both.
Does PodGorilla support ElevenLabs voices for YouTube podcast episodes?
Yes. PodGorilla includes ElevenLabs integration — connect your ElevenLabs account and your custom ElevenLabs voices are available inside PodGorilla for any episode you publish to YouTube or any other platform.
Your Podcast Should Be on YouTube's Fastest-Growing Platform
Start your 7-day trial for $1. Generate your episode, get your RSS on YouTube Podcasts, and export 16:9 video with one click on Creator plan.
Try PodGorilla for $1 →Also read: How to Publish Your Podcast to YouTube (Full Guide)