Head-to-head comparison
The Podcast Host vs The Squeeze
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Long-running educational blog for independent podcasters started in 2011 by Colin Gray.
Best for: Beginner education
Skye Pillsbury's investigative podcast-industry newsletter focused on people and labor.
Best for: Insider reporting
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
The Podcast Host
Pros
- Massive free article library since 2011
- Updated regularly for 2026
- Friendly beginner tone
Watch-outs
- Heavy upsell to the Alitu editing app
- Some posts feel SEO-driven
- Less depth on industry trends
The Squeeze
Pros
- Independent reporting from a veteran beat journalist
- Focuses on people, not just deals
- Free to subscribe
Watch-outs
- Subjective by design
- Substack platform reliance
- Smaller readership than Podnews
Which one should you pick?
Pick The Podcast Host if
You’re building around beginner education. One of the oldest "how to podcast" blogs that's still actively publishing. The free articles cover everything from mic recommendations to episode structure, refreshed regularly with 2026 updates on video podcasting and AI tooling.
Pick The Squeeze if
You’re building around insider reporting. The closest thing podcasting has to a labor and culture beat. Skye Pillsbury reports on layoffs, deals, and the human cost of network moves.
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Frequently asked
What does The Podcast Host do better than The Squeeze?
The Podcast Host's standout is "Massive free article library since 2011". The Squeeze doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Independent reporting from a veteran beat journalist" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick The Podcast Host; if the second does, pick The Squeeze.
What are the trade-offs?
The Podcast Host: heavy upsell to the alitu editing app. The Squeeze: subjective by design. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use The Podcast Host and The Squeeze together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using The Podcast Host for one show or episode type and The Squeeze for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.