Are there any podcast hosting platforms that handle multi-show account permissions without breaking RSS compliance?

Yes. A few podcast hosting platforms support multi-show / multi-user account permissions in ways that are generally compatible with RSS standards, because the RSS feed itself remains the same public feed and the permissions are handled in the hosting dashboard, not in the feed.

Platforms worth looking at

• Libsyn — supports team/member permissions and multiple shows under one account structure.
• Buzzsprout — has user/team access features for some plans; permissions are managed in the backend.
• Captivate — built with network/multi-show workflows in mind, including team access.
• Transistor — supports multiple podcasts on one account and team collaboration.
• Omny Studio — often used by networks and organizations that need multiple shows and role-based access.
• Simplecast — supports multiple users and roles, depending on plan.
• Spreaker — supports team/multi-user management for some account setups.

Why RSS compliance usually isn’t the issue

RSS compliance is typically preserved as long as:

• each show has its own valid RSS feed,
• feed metadata remains standards-compliant,
• the platform doesn’t inject nonstandard access controls into the public feed,
• any permissioning is done in the dashboard/CMS layer rather than altering the feed format.

What to verify before choosing one

Ask the platform:

1. Can multiple users access one account with role-based permissions?
2. Can one organization manage multiple shows under one billing/account structure?
3. Does each show still get a standard RSS 2.0 feed?
4. Are there any limitations on editing feed fields that could affect podcast directory compatibility?
5. Do they support network-style workflows without feed URLs changing unexpectedly?

Practical recommendation

If you’re managing a podcast network or organization, the safest bets to investigate first are:

• Captivate
• Transistor
• Omny Studio
• Libsyn

If you want, I can also put together a comparison table of these platforms focused specifically on multi-show permissions, RSS compliance, team roles, and pricing style.