# Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Podbean Podcast Hosting lets you manage your entire podcasting operation through your AI client. You can list episodes, publish new content, and pull down download analytics without leaving your chat interface. It's built for anyone who needs to handle heavy podcast metadata and distribution stats quickly. ## Overview - **Category:** marketing-automation - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** podcasting, audio-hosting, content-publishing, analytics, media-distribution, rss-feeds ## Description Managing a podcast often feels like a constant cycle of jumping between tabs. You're checking one dashboard for download numbers, another to see if an episode actually went live, and a third to update the show notes for a dozen different shows. It's a lot of clicking for very little creative work. This Connector changes that by bringing your Podbean account directly into your AI workflow. Instead of hunting for IDs or manually copying stats into a spreadsheet, you just ask your agent to do it. You can pull a list of every podcast you own, check how a specific episode is performing, or push a new draft live while you're still thinking about the next topic. It handles the heavy lifting of the backend so you can stay focused on the actual content. Because Vinkius makes it so easy to connect these types of tools, you can move from managing a platform to running a show in just a few minutes. It's about making the administrative side of podcasting invisible. ## Tools ### get_episode_details Get the full metadata for a specific episode. This helps you quickly verify show notes or descriptions. ### get_episode_analytics Pull the download counts for a single episode. Use this to see how a specific release is performing. ### get_podcast_analytics View the download trends for an entire podcast. It's the fastest way to see the big picture of your show's reach. ### list_episodes Get a complete list of all episodes in your account. This lets you browse your content history in seconds. ### list_podcasts See every podcast linked to your account. This is the first step to managing a large multi-show portfolio. ### delete_episode Permanently remove an episode from your feed. Use this to clean up mistakes or outdated content quickly. ### publish_episode Make a new episode live to your listeners. This lets you go from draft to live without clicking through menus. ### update_episode Modify the details of an existing episode. Use this to fix typos or update links in your show notes. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` How many downloads did my last episode get? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the latest data for your most recent episode. It has reached **4,230 downloads** so far. Engagement seems steady, with a 15% increase compared to last week's release. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all my podcasts and tell me which one has the most downloads. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are your current shows: * **The Tech Talk**: 12,500 downloads * **Daily Beats**: 8,900 downloads * **Morning Brew**: 22,100 downloads **Morning Brew** is currently your top-performing show by a significant margin. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Publish the draft for 'Episode 42: The Future of AI'. ``` **Response:** ``` I've successfully published 'Episode 42: The Future of AI' to your Podbean feed. It is now live for your listeners. Would you like me to check the initial download stats in an hour? ``` ## Capabilities ### List all podcasts See every show associated with your account in one glance. ### Publish new episodes Push drafts live to your listeners instantly. ### Get download counts Retrieve performance data for specific shows or episodes. ### Update metadata Edit show notes and episode details through natural language. ### Delete content Remove old or incorrect episodes from your feed permanently. ### Audit catalog Check the status and details of your entire podcast portfolio. ## Use Cases ### Checking last week's performance A podcaster needs to know if their last show hit 1,000 downloads. They ask the agent for the stats of the most recent release. ### Bulk updating show notes A content manager needs to update links in 20 different episodes. They ask the agent to update the metadata for all of them at once. ### Network-wide audit A marketing lead wants to see which show in a 5-show network is performing best. They ask the agent to list all podcasts and their analytics. ### Quick content removal A creator realizes they published a draft by mistake. They ask the agent to delete the episode immediately to keep the feed clean. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using get_podcast_analytics to pull stats directly into your reports. - Push content live faster by using publish_episode to skip the multi-step web dashboard. - Keep your catalog clean by using delete_episode to remove content that no longer fits your brand. - Audit your entire portfolio instantly with list_podcasts to see every show you manage. - Update show notes on the fly with update_episode to fix errors in seconds. - Get instant answers on content status using get_episode_details to see if a draft is ready. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a voice-controlled dashboard for your entire podcasting backend. 1. Subscribe to the Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Podbean Access Token from the Developer Portal into your AI client. 3. Start asking your agent to check stats, update notes, or publish content. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP to see my download numbers?** Yes, you can get real-time download counts for specific episodes or entire podcasts. This lets you track your growth without logging into the Podbean dashboard. **How do I publish a new podcast episode using this Connector?** Just tell your agent to publish a specific draft or new episode. It will handle the transition from draft to live for you automatically. **Can I manage multiple shows with the Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP?** Yes, it lets you list all podcasts associated with your account. You can audit and manage metadata for your entire network in one place. **Is it possible to fix typos in my show notes with this Connector?** You can use the tool to update existing episode details. Just tell your agent which episode needs a change and what the new text should be. **Can I delete old episodes from Podbean?** Yes, the Connector allows you to permanently delete episodes. This is helpful for cleaning up your feed or removing content that is no longer relevant. **What do I need to get started with Podbean Podcast Hosting?** You just need a Podbean Access Token from their developer portal. Once you add that to your client, you can start managing your content. **How do I get a Podbean Access Token?** You must register as a developer at the [**Podbean Developer Portal**](https://developers.podbean.com/). Once you create an application, you can use the OAuth 2.0 flow to generate an access token for your account. **Can I upload audio files through this agent?** The current version of this Connector is optimized for metadata management and publishing. For initial audio file uploads, we recommend using the Podbean dashboard to obtain a `media_key`, which can then be used by the agent to publish the episode.