---
title: "Create a new podcast show with image upload for automated distribution"
method: POST
path: "/podcast/shows/with-image"
tags: ["Podcast"]
---

# Create a new podcast show with image upload for automated distribution

`POST /podcast/shows/with-image`

Creates a new podcast show with image upload and returns the RSS URL for platform submission.
This endpoint accepts multipart/form-data to allow direct image upload alongside podcast metadata.

**Platform Setup Workflow:**
1. Create show via this endpoint → Get RSS URL in response
2. Submit RSS URL to:
   - Spotify for Podcasters (https://podcasters.spotify.com)
   - Apple Podcasts Connect (https://podcastsconnect.apple.com)
   - Google Podcasts Manager
   - Other podcast platforms
3. Start adding episodes via API → Platforms automatically discover new content

**Required Metadata:** All major podcast platforms require name, description, author, website link, and owner email for contact and verification purposes.

## Response `201`

Podcast show created successfully with RSS URL for platform distribution

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `podcastId` string — Unique ID of the created podcast show
  - `rssUrl` string — RSS feed URL to submit to Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms
  - `imageUrl` string — URL of the uploaded podcast artwork image

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - Missing required fields or invalid image file
- `401` — Unauthorized - valid API token required
- `500` — Internal server error during podcast creation

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