UPDATE: "Houston, we have a problem!" Moving feeds in Feedburner.

UPDATE: "Houston, we have a problem!" Moving feeds in Feedburner.

Author: Natalia Worthington August 10, 2013 Duration: 0:00
UPDATE: to cut the long story short iTunes /Mac app support basically told me I was 'out of luck'. I did a bit more thinking. My head must have been exceptionally clear today, because I came up with a solution! Now all 'A Spoonful of Russian' media should show up in your podcatcher app. Now I got my podcast tied to the right gmail address, all the dear old subscribers are kept, and iTunes Store reviews/ratings are intact. That reminds me - I can always use a review or two;)

"Houston, we have a problem!" A couple of days ago I tied the podcast's feed to a different feed burner account, a dedicated gmail email for my podcast. Because I have changed the feed URL without taking steps to redirect the iTunes  Store it's no longer possible to subscribe to the feed in iTunes, and the Store page is stuck with a cached copy of the last time it could read the old feed. found out about the procedure involving adding a special tag to the old feed a little too late….


I really do not want to lose my dear old subscribers nor the iTunes Store reviews. I hope and pray the Apple iTunes support team could help me out and swap the feed URLs for me. 

I found out the podcatchers like Downcast (#Downcastapp) are able to get all of my media with no problem. Get the iPhone app  or the iPad app and watch the tutorial I just made:



Curious about the Russian language but find textbooks a bit dry? A Spoonful of Russian-Learn Russian Online from Russian Tutor offers a more personal and engaging path. Hosted by Natalia Worthington, a native speaker and linguist, this podcast feels like having a knowledgeable friend guide you through the nuances of her mother tongue. Each episode serves a digestible lesson, blending practical vocabulary and common phrases with cultural insights that bring the language to life. You'll hear everything from poetry readings to discussions of Russian holidays, providing context that goes far beyond simple memorization. The audio format is perfect for learning on the go, while supplemental video lessons patiently demonstrate the elegant, and often tricky, art of Russian cursive handwriting. Designed to be accessible for learners of all ages, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your conversational skills, Natalia's approach is both methodical and warm. The content is structured to build your confidence gradually, making the complexities of Russian grammar and pronunciation feel manageable and even enjoyable. Tune in for a genuine taste of the language, served with clarity and a deep understanding of how people actually speak and write. This is a resource for anyone who wants to connect with Russian in a meaningful way, one spoonful at a time.
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This blog has been in a vegetative state hooked up to life support for a looooooong time. I do not have time to upkeep it, but at the same time I am not going to pull the plug and delete it. The site provides a lot of he…
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Finally! Thanks to the Big G tech support we were able to sort out the problem. Now I will be able to upload my videos to The Spoonful Of Russian channel again. So relieved. It's been sooooo long. I feel like I am a bit…
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Not sure what happened exactly, but I am unable to log in to my own YouTube account in order to upload new videos or manage my subscribers' comments. At the same time there is no problem logging in to Google, GooglePlus…
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Today I fill a request of one of my Podcast listeners/ YouTube subscribers by reciting a short poem written by one of Russia's greatest talents - Anna Akhmatova. Лотова Жена - Анна Ахматова (Lot's Wife - Anna Akhmatova).…
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Enjoying the podcast? Got a minute? Please, add your iTunes review for my podcast. It is currently buried underneath 40 or so other foreign language podcasts. Let's put it on the front page! More votes, more exposure, mo…
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The video that goes with this episode can be found on my YouTube channel: Episode 031 Toasting is a huge thing in Russia. Has been for ages. A full glass must be drunk to the bottom after every toast, because “a toast wi…
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The video that goes with this episode can be found on my YouTube channel: Episode 030 Asking questions in Russian can be quite a daunting and intimidating task, especially if you try to follow the proper grammar rules of…
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Ever wanted to pronounce the days of the week in Russian like a native? Piece of cake!
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Today’s spoonful is going to consist of a useful Russian phrase and a poem in Russian. Don’t worry if you don’t understand the poem. The reason for reading out loud is so that you can get more familiar with the Russian s…
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Ever wanted to know how to call your family members in Russian? I don't mean nicknames:) I mean official titles.