RSS carries metadata
The RSS feed tells the podcast app the feed title, description, cover image, episodes, media URLs, and update order.
Answer
How do private podcast feeds work?
A private podcast feed keeps RSS delivery compatible with podcast apps while keeping the feed URL controlled.
Tokens protect access
Castline private RSS and media URLs include feed tokens. Rotating a token invalidates older links while preserving the feed and episodes.
Public sharing is separate
Castline public episode and feed links are separate from private RSS tokens, so a shared page does not expose private feed access.
FAQ
RSS carries metadata
The RSS feed tells the podcast app the feed title, description, cover image, episodes, media URLs, and update order.
Tokens protect access
Castline private RSS and media URLs include feed tokens. Rotating a token invalidates older links while preserving the feed and episodes.
Public sharing is separate
Castline public episode and feed links are separate from private RSS tokens, so a shared page does not expose private feed access.