• STATS
  • LISTS
  • TRENDS
  • HUMAN

How to check podcast play counts with your AI

Connect Buzzsprout to your AI client once. After that, you can ask for specific episode stats or general performance trends using natural language.

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Short answer

Can I use AI to see my podcast play counts?

Yes. Your AI uses the Buzzsprout MCP to pull your episode list and specific play counts. You'll get the exact numbers you need without opening a browser. Here is how it works.

The results you get

Where your data lands

The AI pulls the raw numbers from your feed and presents them clearly.

STATS

Direct play counts

The AI retrieves the specific number of plays for any episode you name. You get the exact data immediately.

LISTS

Episode catalogs

Your agent can pull a full list of your published shows. This helps you see your entire content history in one place.

TRENDS

Performance checks

Ask your AI to compare different episodes. It identifies which shows are performing better than others.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the data, but you decide how to change your recording schedule or topics based on those numbers.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for stats.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat and your Buzzsprout account.

  1. Find your episodes

    The AI scans your account to find the specific shows you are asking about.

    list_episodes

  2. Get episode details

    Once the AI identifies the right show, it pulls the full data for that specific entry.

    get_episode

  3. Read play counts

    The AI looks at the performance metrics inside the episode data.

    get_episode

  4. Deliver the answer

    The AI presents the play counts to you in your chat window.

    get_episode

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to get started.

Starting points

These are just examples. Replace the episode titles with your actual show names.

Buzzsprout Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PgosRs83ru3alQJpS0obVdSgsOD487qh58rJE3Rn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Buzzsprout capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buzzsprout-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PgosRs83ru3alQJpS0obVdSgsOD487qh58rJE3Rn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List my most recent episodes from Buzzsprout.

  • How many plays does my episode 'The Morning Coffee' have?

  • Show me the play counts for my last three uploads.

  • Which episode in my Buzzsprout feed has the most plays?

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Start here

Connect Buzzsprout once, then ask.

Link your account once and your credentials stay encrypted. You can then use any compatible client to query your data.

Connect Buzzsprout to your AI

FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my episode titles?

    No. The AI can only read data. It cannot edit, rename, or delete anything in your Buzzsprout account.

  • 02

    Can I upload new episodes through the AI?

    No. There are no tools for uploading or creating content. You must use the Buzzsprout dashboard for that.

  • 03

    Does the AI have access to my billing info?

    No. The AI only has access to the episode data provided by the tools.

  • 04

    Can the AI see my listener email addresses?

    No. The AI only accesses play counts and episode metadata.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which episode I mean?

    It uses the episode list to find the correct ID, then uses that ID to pull the specific stats.

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