Podchaser Podcast, Episode & Creator Scraper
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Podchaser Podcast, Episode & Creator Scraper
Scrapes Podchaser podcasts, episodes, or creator profiles by search query or direct URL. Each row returns the title, description, rating, host and guest names, social links, and optional Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart positions.
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Podchaser Podcast, Episode & Creator Scraper
Scrape Podchaser podcasts, episodes, and creator profiles by search query or direct URL, up to a million per run. Each result returns its title, description, ratings, host and guest names, social links, and optional Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart positions. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Podchaser is the IMDb of podcasting, but manually copying show details, host contacts, and chart rankings across hundreds of shows is slow. This Actor reads Podchaser's public search and podcast pages directly, returning structured podcast, episode, or creator data without needing an API key. You control the search keyword, result type, and how many items to collect, and you can optionally attach current chart positions from Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
| Who uses it | What they scrape Podchaser for |
|---|---|
| Podcast producers | Find shows in a niche to pitch their guests for appearances. |
| Media researchers | Map the podcast landscape around a topic, brand, or public figure. |
| Marketing agencies | Build a list of podcasts by category and audience size for sponsorship campaigns. |
| Journalists | Track which podcasts a person has appeared on as a guest or host. |
What it does
This Actor collects Podchaser podcasts, episodes, or creator profiles by search query or direct URL and returns each result as a flat row with its title, description, ratings, host and guest names, social links, and optional chart positions.
- 🔍 Search by keyword: enter any term, show name, or person and choose whether to return matching podcasts, episodes, or creators.
- 📊 Optional chart positions: enable to attach each podcast's current Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart rank for a chosen country.
- 🔗 Direct URL or ID lookup: skip search and scrape specific podcasts by their Podchaser URL, slug, or numeric ID.
- 🌐 Country-specific charts: supply any ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (us, gb, de, fr, br, mx, jp, au, ca, es) to pull local chart data.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with Podchaser data
🎯 Build a guest outreach list.
A podcast producer searches Podchaser for shows in the 'entrepreneurship' category, collects 200 podcasts with their host names and social links, and filters by rating to prioritize high-quality shows for guest pitches.
📈 Monitor chart movements.
A music label runs the Actor weekly on a fixed list of podcast IDs with chart positions enabled for the 'us' market, tracking which shows rise or fall on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
👤 Map a guest's media footprint.
A publicist searches Podchaser for a client's name as a creator, collects every episode appearance with dates and show titles, and builds a press kit of recent media coverage.
📋 Audit a podcast network.
A network manager feeds a list of show URLs into the Actor, collects each podcast's description, episode count, rating, and social links, and audits the network's metadata consistency in one spreadsheet.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| Podcast discovery | Search by topic, category, or name and get back a structured list of shows with descriptions and ratings. |
| Creator profiles | Pull host and guest names, social links, and appearance history from creator search results. |
| Chart rankings | Attach current Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart positions per country to each podcast row. |
| Bulk export | Collect up to a million results in one run and export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on fast, high-volume search and direct lookup with optional chart positions, while the other Podchaser scrapers emphasize contact emails or product-level details.
| Feature | ParseForge | Podchaser Podcast Scraper - Contacts, Ratings & Audience Data | Podchase Product Info Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search by keyword | Yes, with type selector | Yes | Not listed |
| Direct URL or ID lookup | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Apple Podcasts chart positions | Yes, per country | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spotify chart positions | Yes, per country | Not listed | Not listed |
| Creator (host/guest) search | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Up to 1,000,000 results per run | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor from a search query, a list of direct podcast URLs, or numeric podcast IDs, alone or together, and set a maximum item count so only the number you need reaches your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
A larger pull:
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.0065 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.65 |
| 1,000 results | $6.50 |
| 10,000 results | $65.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the Podchaser Podcast, Episode & Creator Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to Podchaser through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results for my search query?
Check that your search type (podcasts, episodes, or creators) matches what you are looking for. A creator name searched as a 'podcast' type will return no results. Also try a broader keyword.
Why are chart positions missing from my results?
Make sure the 'Include Chart Positions' checkbox is enabled in your input. If it is on and positions are still missing, the podcast may not currently rank in the top charts for the country code you selected.
The run is taking too long with chart positions enabled.
Chart positions require building an index from Apple and Spotify before scraping begins, which adds overhead. If speed is critical, disable chart positions or reduce the number of podcasts.
I passed a podcast URL but the Actor says it is invalid.
Use the full Podchaser URL (e.g., https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-joe-rogan-experience-10829) or the numeric ID in the 'Podcast IDs' field. A partial slug without the ID may not resolve.
My export has fewer rows than the maxItems I set.
The Actor stops when Podchaser has no more results for your query. If you searched for a niche term, there may be fewer matching items than your requested maximum.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Podchaser API key or login? | No. This Actor reads Podchaser's public web pages directly. You do not need an account, an API key, or any authentication. |
| What is the difference between podcast, episode, and creator search? | Podcast search returns shows matching your keyword. Episode search returns individual episodes. Creator search returns people (hosts and guests) with their profiles and appearance lists. |
| How do I get chart positions for a podcast? | Enable the 'Include Chart Positions' checkbox in the input and set a two-letter country code like 'us' or 'gb'. The Actor will attach the current Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart ranks to each podcast result. |
| Can I scrape a specific podcast I already know the ID for? | Yes. Use the 'Podcast IDs' field to pass one or more numeric Podchaser IDs, or use the 'Podchaser URLs' field to pass full URLs or slugs. The Actor will skip search and scrape those shows directly. |
| How many results can I get in one run? | You can set the maximum up to 1,000,000 items. The actual number returned depends on how many results Podchaser has for your query. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export your dataset to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform after the run completes. |
| Does this Actor get podcast contact emails? | It collects the social links and website URLs that Podchaser displays publicly. Podchaser does not always show direct email addresses on public pages. |
| Can I filter by podcast category or rating? | Podchaser's search already ranks results by relevance. The Actor collects the category and rating fields for each result, so you can filter them in your exported spreadsheet or database. |
| How long does a run take? | A typical search for 10 podcasts takes under 30 seconds. Enabling chart positions adds a few seconds per result while the chart index loads. Large runs scale linearly with the number of items requested. |
| What country codes are supported for charts? | Any ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code works. Common ones include us, gb, de, fr, br, mx, jp, au, ca, and es. The default is 'us'. |
| Can I combine search and direct URL lookup in one run? | Yes. You can fill in a search query and also provide start URLs or podcast IDs. The Actor will process all of them in a single run. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Podchaser, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
