Fusebox

Fusebox is a podcast hosting and web player company founded in 2015, originally launched as a WordPress plugin called Smart Podcast Player before expanding into full podcast hosting in early 2023. It was co-founded by podcasting industry figure Pat Flynn and serves podcasters and creators who use multiple channels—including websites, email lists, social media, membership communities, and online courses—to build and engage audiences. The company positions its products as tools for integrating podcast audio directly into a creator's own web properties rather than relying solely on third-party directories.

The platform offers "Easy Hosting," a podcast hosting service that includes episode transcripts, essential analytics, and podcast migration support, alongside customizable web players designed for embedding across websites, membership sites, and online courses. Player features include email capture, custom color branding, and mobile-friendly design, aimed at helping podcasters convert listeners into subscribers or customers. Fusebox emphasizes affordability and simplicity relative to other hosting providers in the market.

Fusebox operates with a small team, which it presents as enabling quicker responses to customer feedback and faster feature development. The company also provides free educational content on podcasting topics such as launching a show, monetization strategies, and video podcasting. Its stated mission centers on making podcasting technology interoperable with other tools and platforms, and on helping podcasters deepen audience relationships through their own websites.