Automated Spreaker Episode Distribution Check
Every morning, WebRun opens Spreaker, lists the episodes published since the last run, checks the show's RSS feed and each distribution platform for them, moves a card per episode in Trello, and sends you a WhatsApp message naming anything that has not landed.
How do I check that a new podcast episode reached every podcast app?
WebRun opens Spreaker each morning, lists the episodes published since the last run, and checks the show's RSS feed and each distribution platform for them. It tracks the result on a Trello card per episode and messages you on WhatsApp when an episode is live in Spreaker but missing from a podcast app.
- A missing episode is caught within a day, not by a listener
- Every episode has a written record of where it landed
- Distribution gaps are tied to a named platform and publish time
Built for podcast producers · show hosts · audio networks · media teams
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
www.spreaker.comin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Spreaker - list new episodes
spreaker.com
WebRun opens Spreaker to list new episodes. - Open Spreaker and list the episodes published since yesterday's run
- Record each episode's title, publish date, and show
- Open the show's RSS feed and confirm each new episode appears in it
- Check the distribution settings for the platforms this show is meant to reach
Done when Every episode published since the last run has been checked in Spreaker and in the feed.
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Trello - track distribution status
trello.com
WebRun opens Trello to track distribution status. - Open your distribution board in Trello and find or create a card per new episode
- Tick a checklist item for each platform where the episode is confirmed live
- Move cards with everything confirmed to Distributed, and leave the rest in Checking
- Note the publish time and how many hours it has been waiting
Done when Each new episode has a Trello card showing exactly which platforms have it.
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WhatsApp - alert you to missing episodes
whatsapp.com
WebRun opens WhatsApp to alert you to missing episodes. - Send you any episode that is live in Spreaker but missing from a directory
- Name the episode, the platform it is missing from, and how long since publish
- Stay quiet when every episode reached every platform
Done when You know within a day about any episode that did not distribute.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Will it republish or resubmit an episode?
No. WebRun only checks and reports. Republishing an episode or resubmitting a feed stays your call, because a resubmission can duplicate an episode in a listener's app.
How long does it wait before flagging a platform?
As long as you tell it. Directories can take hours to pick up a new item, so set a grace period, often six or twelve hours, and WebRun only flags episodes past it.
Can it check more than one show?
Yes. List the shows and the platforms each one is meant to reach, and WebRun checks every show each morning and keeps a separate Trello card per episode.
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