1. Make sure your episode files are in MP3 format
   Spotify only supports audio podcasts distributed via RSS when the episode file is an MP3. If your file is in another format (like M4A, WAV, or MP4), Spotify will skip it and not update your show.
   
   How to check:
   1. Go to your Podbean Dashboard → Episodes → Media Manager.
   2. Find the episode that’s missing from Spotify.
   3. Look at the file name — it must end with .mp3.
   4. If it’s not MP3, re-upload the file in MP3 format and save.
   5. Wait up to 24 hours for Spotify to refresh.
      
      
2. Make sure the “Author” field is set
   Spotify requires the Author field to be filled in your podcast settings. If this field is blank, your RSS feed may not sync properly.
   
   How to check:
   1. Go to your Dashboard → Settings → General → More Options.
   2. Find the Author field and make sure it’s filled in.
   3. Click Save to update your settings.

No, Spotify currently does not accept video content through an RSS feed. Spotify exclusively supports audio podcasts in MP3 format for distribution via feed.

Although Podbean allows you to upload video episodes and distribute them to other platforms, Spotify only accepts mp3 audio podcast submissions, and video or mixed media feeds are not supported.

While video content is available on Spotify, it cannot be submitted through automatic feed distribution. You will need to manually upload video content through the Spotify Dashboard.  

If your podcast is submitted to Spotify, please make sure your podcast is not used to distribute music tracks, DJ mixes, or similar musical content. See more at https://support.spotify.com/us/podcasters/article/policy-on-submitting-music-via-spotify-for-podcasters/.

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