Podcast sound effects

Explore our podcast sound effects and download the perfect audio elements to enhance your show. From ambient sounds to transitions, choose from over 200,000 sound effects and variations to elevate your podcast. Try Epidemic Sound for free.

Popular podcast sound effects

whoosh sound effects

Whooshes & transitions

Use a quick whoosh sound to create smooth transitions between segments or topics, adding a dynamic flow to your podcast.

applause sound effects

Applause sounds

Incorporate audience clapping or cheering to celebrate a guest or highlight a key moment in your show, enhancing listener engagement.

Ambience sounds

Utilize subtle ambience sounds, such as birds chirping, city traffic, or café noise, to create a rich sense of place and atmosphere in your podcast.

Music for podcasts

Music for podcasts

To complement your podcast sound effects, add the perfect music to enhance your episodes. Explore our extensive collection of music for podcasts to bring your content to life.

Over 200,000 sound effects and variations

Over 200,000 sound effects and variations

We provide more than just sound effects for podcasts—our vast collection covers all kinds of projects. Whether you're looking for dynamic transitions, ambient backgrounds, or sound effects for TikTok, we’ve got you covered. With over 200,000 sound effects and variations, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your podcast.

Sound effects for any platform

Sound effects for any platform

With an active subscription, you can explore and use our entire collection of sound effects across any platform—whether it’s for your podcast, game, commercial, film, or social media. Protect your content from copyright claims by linking your YouTube channel or any other platform to your Epidemic Sound account.

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