Question 1

How much does Podway cost?

Accepted Answer

A Podway subscription costs €5.99 per month or €59 per year and gives you unlimited access to all Podway podcasts. Special episodes can also be bought individually.

Question 2

Can I listen to episodes offline?

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Yes, you can download episodes for offline listening. You'll find your downloaded episodes on your profile page.

Question 3

Can I adjust playback speed or switch between video and audio?

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Yes, you can listen at different speeds. You can also easily switch from video to audio mode using the button or by closing your screen. Switching back to video works the same way.

Question 4

Are there any listening restrictions?

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As a subscriber, you can listen to all content without restrictions. You can also listen abroad. Please note that one subscription allows listening on only one device at a time.

Question 5

What can I see without a subscription?

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Without a subscription, you can see episode titles, descriptions, and short preview clips. You can also listen to freely available content through the open RSS feed. To access paid content, you need a subscription or can buy individual episodes.

Question 6

Can I react to or comment on episodes?

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Yes! You can react to episodes with five different emojis and participate in discussions through the comment feature.

Question 7

How do I cancel my subscription?

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You can manage your subscription in the app under the Profile tab, or by logging in to our website and going to My Account. You can cancel at any time.

Question 8

I forgot my password, how can I change it?

Accepted Answer

You can change your password in the app by signing out and pressing the Sign in button at the bottom. Then press Forgot your password? and follow the instructions. You can also change your password via our website by signing in and going to My Account.

Question 9

How does our earnings model work?

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You earn a percentage of the revenue from your own subscribers and from single purchases of your episodes. In the standard model your share grows with your subscriber count: 40% below 500 subscribers, 50% at 500–999, 60% at 1,000–1,999 and 70% from 2,000 subscribers. You can follow your earnings in real time in the creator view of the app.

Question 10

How much does podcast production cost?

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We produce your podcast at no cost to you when it is published exclusively on Podway. You earn a share of your subscribers from the very start.

Question 11

Do all episodes need to be published exclusively on Podway?

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By default yes, but a hybrid model can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. The exclusivity model enables free production and the best earning potential.

Question 12

What analytics do I get access to?

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You can see in real time your estimated monthly earnings, number of subscribers, monthly subscribers, individual purchases, and exact listener counts per episode. All of this is available directly from the Podway app.

Question 13

Do creators have marketing or advertising obligations?

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Podway creators have no obligations regarding marketing or advertising. However, we encourage sharing your podcast on your own networks and social media to maximise your earning potential.

Question 14

Can my podcast have sponsors?

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Yes! Sponsors are approved by Podway in advance.

Question 15

What kinds of contracts do you offer?

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We offer 3-month (min. 10 episodes), 6-month (min. 20 episodes), or 12-month (min. 40 episodes) contracts. Contracts are open-ended unless otherwise agreed.

Question 16

How and when are earnings paid out?

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The first payment occurs with a two-month delay, after which payments are made monthly. At the end of each month we send an invoicing authorisation for the total earnings, after which you can send an invoice for that amount.

Question 17

How do you market podcasts?

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We market the Podway platform using podcast content. Short clips from episodes appear on the app's home screen and our other channels. New episodes always rise to the front page for users to see. We also support creators' own marketing by providing AI-generated clips and marketing materials.

Question 18

I already have a podcast, can I move it to Podway?

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Yes you can! Contact us and we'll help you with the episode migration.

Question 19

How do I get started with my podcast?

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Getting started is easy! Contact us and we'll arrange a meeting. Tell us your idea and we'll help you get started. You don't need prior experience or a following — just a good idea and enthusiasm for podcasting.

Question 20

Do I need prior experience or followers?

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You don't need prior experience making podcasts or an existing following. What matters most is a good idea and enthusiasm for podcasting.

Question 21

What production support do you offer?

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We offer a turnkey production service. You get access to a studio and technical support, but content and scripting are your responsibility. We can also recommend partners to help with scripting. Additionally, you'll get support for podcast branding through us.

Question 22

Are there content restrictions?

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We want to maintain a positive and respectful environment. We do not accept hate speech, discrimination, or otherwise inappropriate material. If you're unsure about a topic, discuss it with us beforehand.

Question 23

Do I get help with marketing?

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Yes! Podcasts produced with us get multiple social media clips for every episode.

Question 24

What do I need to get started?

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To start a podcast you need a name, description, and the script for your first episode. If you produce with us, we provide all necessary equipment and technical support.

Question 25

Do I need to have my own company?

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You can make a podcast without your own company. For earnings, you need a way to invoice — for example as a light entrepreneur or sole trader.

Question 26

When can I start earning from my podcast?

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You earn from the start, whether you produce the podcast yourself or with our production service. Your share of subscriber revenue grows with your subscriber count from 40% to 70%.

Question 27

Who can get media access?

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Journalists and content creators at media outlets who cover podcasts or their topics. Tell us your name, outlet, title and a short reason in the application. We review every request by hand.

Question 28

How do I apply for media access?

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Open the media page and press Apply for media access. It takes a minute. Once approved, you set a password and choose the podcasts you want press releases from.

Question 29

What do I get with media access?

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You can listen to episodes as soon as they are ready, days before they are published. Each episode comes with a ready press release: title, lead, quotes and highlights with timestamps. When an episode is scheduled for a show you follow, you get an email.

Question 30

What does the embargo mean?

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Every early-access episode shows a date and time before which nothing about it may be published. After the embargo you are free to publish.

Question 31

Can I use the quotes in the press release?

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Yes, the quotes and highlights are made to be quoted. Credit the podcast and Podway as the source, and publish only after the embargo ends.

Question 32

Does media access cost anything?

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No. Media access is free for newsrooms.

Question 33

Who can I contact?

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Send interview requests and other questions to asiakaspalvelu@podway.fi and we will forward them to the right person.

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