About This Map
This interactive map visualizes podcast episodes based on their geographic location tags. Each marker represents one or more episodes that reference specific locations.
You might be asking: "hey, there are way more podcasts than are on the map, where are they all?"
That is why I created this map. Very very few podcasts (about 3%) use location tags in their metadata. They simply don't fill them out or they don't have a way to use them given their host doesn't support the new protocol. With this map, hopefully people will use them more so we can get a cool way to find new podcasts and podcasters can have a cool way to reach their audience!
This map is only as good as the metadata it gets from every podcast in the world. Right now a handful of podcast hosts provide the ability to use location based tags in the show and episode metadata. I believe hyper-local podcasts are a refreshing way to discover new and interesting podcasts and perspectives not only in your neighborhood but aid in the broadening of perspectives around the world. If you are a podcaster, please consider taking the location tags of your metadata seriously, even on a per-episode basis. If your podcast is not here, it is likely you are not using the location tags so my scanner does not find it. If you disagree, find my email at the bottom of this pop-up and tell me about it!
If that whole paragraph flew over your head, there's more info below on how to use location tags and metadata to get on this map.
How to Use
- Blue markers = Creator locations (where the episode was created/recorded)
- Green markers = Subject locations (places discussed in the episode)
- Red badges = Multiple episodes at the same location (number shown)
- Click markers to view episode details and links
- Use filters in the right panel to narrow your search
Adding Location Tags to Your Podcast
To have your podcast episodes appear on this map, you need to add location tags to your podcast RSS feed using the Podcast 2.0 namespace.
Required tag format:
<podcast:location geo="geo:40.7128,-74.0060" osm="R175905">New York, NY</podcast:location>
Documentation & Resources
Location Tag Examples
Creator location: Where the episode was recorded
<podcast:location geo="geo:34.0522,-118.2437" osm="R207359">Los Angeles, CA</podcast:location>
Subject location: Place discussed in the episode
<podcast:location geo="geo:51.5074,-0.1278" osm="R65606">London, UK</podcast:location>
Need Help?
For questions about implementing location tags in your podcast feed, consult your podcast hosting platform's documentation or visit the Podcast Index community.
About Development
This map is generated from Podcastindex.org's freely available database. Currently the database is downloaded, scanned and updated on a weekly basis at minimum. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at developer[at]podcastmap.net