How to set up a private podcast using Transistor and Zapier

If you'd like to create a private podcast for your membership, you can do so using Transistor and Zapier. Using Zapier will allow you to connect your membership site with your private podcast on Transistor.

To set up a private feed, you'll need a Transistor "Pro" or "Business" account. We are recommending Transistor through an affiliate link, which means we earn a commission if you choose to purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Step 1: Create a private podcast in Transistor

1. Sign up for Transistor (or log in if you have an existing account).

2. Click Add a Show at the top, right:

   

3. Next, scroll down and click Configure a private podcast:

   

4. Add your podcast details (i.e. title, description, artwork, etc.).

5. After, click Create Private Podcast at the bottom: 

   

Step 2: Add your first episode to your private podcast

1. Click Add your first episode:

   

2. Upload your first podcast episode and add the details for that new episode.

3. Determine when you would like to publish the episode > then click the Save button at the bottom:

   

Step 3: Connect MemberSpace and Transistor using Zapier

You'll need a Zapier account to set up this integration.Once you create a new Zapier account or log in to an existing one, click the Create Zap button:

From there, you'll need to create a "Trigger."

1. Search for MemberSpace and select it as the "Trigger."

2. Select New Membership as the "Trigger Event"

   

3. Next, click the Continue button.

4. Connect your MemberSpace account > choose your website > click Allow Access:

   

   Then, click Continue:

   

5. Select the Member Plans that can access the private podcast:

   

6. Click Continue > Test Trigger to make sure it's working.

Next, you'll be asked to set up the "Action" event, i.e., what should Zapier do when a new member joins one of the plans you just selected in the "Trigger" event?

1. Search for Transistor.fm and select it as the "Action."

2. Select Create Subscriber as the "Action Event":

   

3. Click Continue and sign in to your Transistor account. You can find the API Key on your Transistor Account Page.

4. After, click Continue > add your podcast details > click Continue again: 

   

5. Then, click Test action to make sure it's working. This will actually add the member as a subscriber to your podcast. If you don't want that to happen, click Skip test:

If it all looks good, you can publish the zap.

Step 4: Set up a Zap for Member Cancellations

When a member cancels, you want to make sure that their access to the private podcast in Transistor is also revoked.To do this, click the Create Zap button again:

From there, you'll need to create a "Trigger."

1. Search for MemberSpace and select it as the "Trigger."

2. Select Canceled Membership as the "Trigger Event":

   

3. Click Continue and complete the "Trigger" setup.

Next, you'll be asked to set up the "Action" event again, i.e., what should Zapier do when a member cancels one of the plans you just selected in the "Trigger" event?

1. Search for Transistor.fm and select it as the "Action."

2. Select Remove Subscriber as the "Action Event":

   

3. Click Continue > choose your account > click Continue again.

4. Add your podcast details and click Continue:

   

5. Finally, click Test action to make sure it's working. This will actually remove the member as a subscriber to your podcast. If you don't want that to happen, click Skip test:

Now, when a new member joins one of your selected MemberSpace Member Plans, they'll also receive an email inviting them to the private podcast on Transistor.

When a member cancels their membership, they will automatically have their Transistor private podcast access revoked as well.

You can find more info on how to set up a private podcast feed on the Transistor site.