Podcast Language "Explicit Language"

Explicit Content – How to Label Your Podcast Correctly

If your podcast contains explicit language or content, you should mark it accordingly. This is especially important for podcasts distributed in the U.S. and for English-language content.

You can apply this explicit content label not only to the entire podcast but also individually to single episodes.

Keep in mind, there is no exact or universal definition of what counts as explicit content—it’s often subjective and varies by audience and platform.

Marking your content correctly helps platforms categorize your show and protects listeners from unexpected explicit material.

💡 Apple Podcasts, which introduced this tag, provides detailed guidelines for how to use it properly in their Podcast RSS feed requirements.