Stream your podcast live, record in 4K, and bring your audience into the conversation—in real time.
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Customize your podcast studio with your logo, virtual backgrounds, and titles—ready for professional-quality live podcast streaming.
Share a simple invite link. Guests and viewers can join your live podcast instantly—no downloads, no hassle.
Choose where you want to stream your podcast and connect to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitch.
Click “Record” to start broadcasting. Capture your live podcast in crystal-clear 4K resolution. You can always repurpose your stream into clips, transcripts, and more.
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Go live on Riverside and multistream to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Twitch simultaneously. Want to stream somewhere else? Use a custom RTMP to broadcast to any platform you like.
Broadcast your podcast live in 1080p for a sharp, professional viewing experience. At the same time, record in stunning 4K—ready to edit, repurpose, and publish on demand.
Brand every part of your live podcast experience—from a custom studio lobby to your own background, logo, and color scheme. Add lower thirds, text, and even customize your speaker layout.
Let listeners call in live to ask questions directly. Or have them drop comments in the Omnichat—where you can manage messages from every streaming platform in one place. You’ll never miss a beat (or a question).
Riverside gives you full control over who’s part of the conversation. Invite up to 9 on-screen guests, welcome audience members to watch, and add behind-the-scenes producers.
Keep your audience engaged with slides or demos using screen sharing. Or try the Media Board for intros, outros, sound effects, or jingles—all live, without editing.
Choose software that easily connects to your favorite podcast streaming platforms. No complicated setups, just seamless integration.
Don't settle for streaming to one platform at a time. Broadcast your podcast simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn, and more.
Custom RTMP support lets you stream to any platform— not just the popular ones. You’ll just need to enter the stream URL and key.
Keep your listeners engaged with interactive tools like live audience call-ins, live chat, and sound effects.
Choose software that records your podcasts in at least 1080p HD. That way, you get studio-quality content you can easily repurpose.
Simplify your workflow. Opt for software that makes it easy to trim, edit, and polish your recordings right after your live podcast ends.
Host studio-quality podcasts live with crisp audio and clear video, no matter your guests' locations.
Simultaneously stream your podcast across multiple platforms to maximize audience size and interaction.
Easily record your live streams, then quickly edit and publish them as polished episodes, clips, and social media posts.
Go live, record, edit, and publish—all in one place. Skip the messy setups and choose a smooth workflow with Riverside’s all-in-one studio.
A live podcast is streamed as it’s being recorded, so your audience can tune in and engage in real time. It gives listeners the chance to shape the episode—ask questions, react to conversations, or even influence what happens next.
Live podcasts often include tools like:
If you want to explore how this fits into the podcasting landscape, we explain it in our guide to live podcasting.
Not all podcasts are live- in fact, most aren’t.
Traditionally, creators record, edit, and publish episodes for on-demand listening. But that’s changing. More podcasters are going live to connect with audiences in real time and make podcasting more interactive.
Some go live regularly—especially for breaking news, audience Q&As, or the thrill of unedited recording. Others do it occasionally to mix things up. Either way, it’s about turning listeners into collaborators and deepening audience connection.
It’s not that different from recording a regular podcast—but there are a few extra things to think about.
Here’s a high-level look at what the process actually involves if you’re using Riverside as your live podcast streaming software:
1. Set up your studio:
Open a studio and create a new project for live podcasting. Name your session, customize branding, tweak your settings, and you’re good to go.
2. Choose where to stream:
Go to Studio Settings and then navigate to the Live Streaming tab to set up where you’re streaming to. Set up integrations to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch—or any platform with a custom RTMP.
3. Invite participants:
Back in the dashboard, click “Plan” to send out invites or schedule a live. Send your usual podcast guests, but also send out an invite link to your audience listeners.
4. Go live:
Click “Go Live” to enter your studio. You’ll go to the lobby first to check your equipment. Once you’re in your studio and your guests arrive, click “Record” to go live.
Interact with your audience through the chat or invite them to call in. Share demos or add a jingle with the media board.
5. Edit & publish:
Click “Stop” to end the live podcast recording. Head to the editor to polish everything up, or download raw separate audio and video tracks for each speaker.
Want more detail? This guide walks you through it all step-by-step: How to Live Stream & Record At The Same Time
You don’t need a studio or a huge budget to go live. You just need a plan, some basics, and the right platform. In short:
Want the full lowdown, with no gatekeeping? Here’s a guide that lays it out: How to Start a Podcast for Free
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