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Channel

place.pod.show

A podcast show or channel.

Required properties

3 fields

title

string Required

The display name of the podcast show. Keep under 100 characters for directory compatibility.

description

string Required

A short summary describing the show's content, format, and purpose.

createdAt

datetime Required

ISO 8601 timestamp of when the show record was created.

Optional properties

12 fields

coverImageUrl

uri Optional

URL of the show's primary cover artwork. Should be square and at least 1400x1400px.

language

string Optional

Primary language of the show content, formatted as an IETF language tag (e.g. en-US).

categories

array Optional

List of content categories or genres. Use standard values where possible.

explicit

boolean Optional

Whether the show typically contains explicit content. Defaults to false if omitted.

website

uri Optional

Official website URL for the show. Should use HTTPS.

author

string Optional

Name of the show's author or primary creator.

ownerName

string Optional

Legal or business owner name. Useful for copyright and licensing.

ownerEmail

string Optional

Contact email for the show owner.

copyright

string Optional

people

array Optional

List of people involved in the show (hosts, producers, editors, etc.).

locked

boolean Optional

Whether the show record is locked from edits. Defaults to false.

episodeType

string Optional

Default episode type for the show. Common values: full, trailer, bonus.

Example record

JSON

{
  "$type": "place.pod.show",
  "title": "The Future of Podcasting",
  "description": "A weekly show about open standards and decentralized media.",
  "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:00:00.000Z",
  "language": "en-US",
  "explicit": false,
  "author": "Jane Doe",
  "website": "https://example.com/podcast"
}

Best practices

Keep title under 100 characters for compatibility with directory listings and mobile displays.
Use HTTPS for all external URLs (coverImageUrl, website).
Set explicit accurately to help directories and clients filter content appropriately.
Cover images should be square and at least 1400x1400px for maximum compatibility.