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Podcast voicemail

A listener inbox your producer can skim first.

Ask one question in your show notes. Listeners record in their browser, and you review the transcript before deciding which voice messages deserve a listen.

Create a podcast prompt
No listener account or app download

How does podcast voicemail work with HeySpeak?

Create one link for one listener question. Share it in your show notes, newsletter, or social post. Each voice message arrives with a transcript and short summary, so you can shortlist replies before opening the audio or adding a clip to your edit.

Example workflow

One prompt in. A reviewable listener inbox out.

The listener records in their browser. You see the recording, transcript, and summary before you decide what to use.

The Better QuestionListener question

What is one thing you changed your mind about this year?

Tap to record

In the browser. No listener account.

The Better Question

Listener replies for next week's episode

New responses

I used to think remote work was always better...

00:42 transcript available
A story about missing spontaneous conversations at work.

After having a child, I changed my mind about...

00:31 transcript available
A personal response that could open the listener segment.

For me it was public transport. I moved and...

00:54 transcript available
A detailed answer with a clear point of view.

This is an example, not customer data. Audio playback and downloads are available on Pro.

A prompt you can use

Give listeners something specific to answer

An open voicemail box makes the listener invent both the topic and the answer. One timely question is easier to act on and easier to review.

“For next week: what is one thing you changed your mind about? Leave us a short voice message at betterquestion.heyspeak.io/mind. We may include selected replies in the episode.”
  1. 01

    Set one question

    Tie the prompt to a planned episode, Q&A, or recurring listener segment.

  2. 02

    Share one link

    Use the same URL in your show notes, newsletter, and social posts.

  3. 03

    Read before you listen

    Scan the summaries, open useful transcripts, then listen to your shortlist.

Good fit

Audience Q&As, advice shows, listener stories, reactions, and any recurring format where the show already asks people to take part.

Use another tool when

You need live calls, a public fan community, automated moderation, or a general inbox that stays open without a specific prompt.

Listener participation is an established podcast behavior. Spotify reported that more than 9 million listeners used Q&A or poll features in the first half of 2024. That supports the audience-participation job, but it does not promise a response rate for your show. Read Spotify’s report.

Common questions

How do I collect voice messages from podcast listeners?
Create a Magic Link with one question, then add it to your show notes, newsletter, or social post. Listeners open the link in a supported browser and record without creating a HeySpeak account. Their replies arrive in one private inbox with transcripts and summaries.
Is this a podcast voicemail number?
It does the collection job of podcast voicemail without a phone number. Listeners use a browser link instead of calling. HeySpeak works best for one focused question tied to an episode, Q&A, or listener segment rather than an always-open fan hotline.
Can I download listener audio for my edit?
Audio playback and downloads are available on Pro and higher plans. The transcript and short summary help you shortlist first. Review the original recording before deciding whether it belongs in your production workflow.
Can I create a separate link for each episode?
Yes. Create one Magic Link per episode or prompt, then archive it when submissions close. Pro also supports a branded HeySpeak address that is easier to read aloud, such as betterquestion.heyspeak.io/mind.
Does HeySpeak collect permission to publish a listener's voice?
No. HeySpeak collects and organizes responses. It does not replace your release process or editorial judgment. Tell listeners how you may use their recording and collect any permission your show requires.

Try one listener question on your next episode.

The first test should be small: one prompt, one deadline, one place to review what comes back.

Create a podcast prompt