Just last week, we talked about unlocking your podcast’s true potential by leveraging your WordPress site beyond a simple show notes page. We explored how deeper integration can supercharge your branding, engagement, and discoverability. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major step in making that vision an effortless reality for podcasters like you.
The wait is almost over! We’re incredibly excited to announce that Podcaster Plus Blocks, our brand-new WordPress plugin, will enter its beta launch phase at the upcoming Podcast Show 2025 in London, which will take place in just one week!
What are Podcaster Plus Blocks?
At its heart, Podcaster Plus Blocks is a WordPress block-based plugin meticulously designed by WordPress veterans and podcast enthusiasts (that’s us, Dan Maby and Nathan Wrigley!) to solve a common frustration: making it beautifully simple to integrate your podcast episodes directly and natively into your WordPress website.
Imagine effortlessly:
- Connecting your existing podcast RSS feed with a few clicks.
- Using an intuitive “Episode Selector” to browse your back catalogue, preview episodes (title, description, image, and even listen!), and choose what to feature.
- Seamlessly inserting episode-specific content like “Episode Title,” “Episode Description,” and “Episode Image” using dedicated blocks that play nicely with your WordPress theme.
- Building a fully custom audio player piece by piece with our atomised player blocks – “Play Button,” “Progress Bar,” “Volume Control,” “Playback Speed,” “Skip Forward/Backwards.” You design the player that perfectly matches your brand.
- Start fast with our pre-designed patterns for players and full-page layouts, or even save your own custom block arrangements to reuse in seconds.
- Knowing everything integrates smoothly, whether using a modern block theme or a classic WordPress setup.
Podcaster Plus Blocks are built to give you control, flexibility, and a professional edge, making your podcast website a true asset.
Why a Beta Launch at Podcast Show 2025?
The Podcast Show in London is one of the premier gatherings for the European podcasting community. What better place to unveil the Podcaster Plus Blocks beta than amongst the very people we aim to serve? We want to connect with you, hear your challenges, and get your invaluable, firsthand feedback as we roll out this initial version.
And yes, founders Dan Maby and Nathan Wrigley will be in attendance! We’d love to meet you, chat about your podcasting journey, and show you Podcaster Plus Blocks in action.
What to Expect from the Beta & How to Get Involved
This is a beta launch, meaning it’s an early version where we’re focused on delivering core functionality and, most importantly, learning from your experience. Your feedback during this phase will be crucial in shaping the future of Podcaster Plus Blocks.
- Meet Us & See a Demo: If you’re attending Podcast Show 2025 in London next week, please come and find us! We’ll be thrilled to give you a live demonstration, answer your questions, and discuss how Podcaster Plus Blocks can elevate your website. (Details on where to find us at the show will be shared on our social media channels!)
- Sign Up for Beta Access: We’ll be opening up sign-ups for the beta program during the Podcast Show 2025. Keep an eye on our website and our social channels for the announcement and the link to join the beta list.
The Vision for Podcaster Plus
While Podcaster Plus Blocks is our exciting first offering, it’s also the foundational step in a much larger vision. Our long-term goal at Podcaster Plus is to provide a comprehensive suite of interconnected tools, including podcast hosting and automation features, all designed to simplify your workflow and amplify your success. This plugin is where it all begins.
Get Ready, London!
We are buzzing with anticipation to share Podcaster Plus Blocks with you. This plugin is born from a combined 30+ years in the WordPress space and a genuine passion for podcasting. We believe it’s going to change how you think about your podcast’s online home.
Mark your calendars for Podcast Show 2025, and be sure to follow us on Twitter for live updates from the show, beta sign-up details, and all the latest news from Podcaster Plus.
We can’t wait to connect with you!