How to Upload & Update a Weekly Comedy Show on Curios Creator Studio

Publish your first episode and roll out new content weekly—all from one link

This guide shows you how to:

  • Publish Episode 1 (the moment your show launches)
  • Add new episodes each week so every fan automatically receives the latest file in their library

(Process is identical for any MP4 series—stand-up sets, sketch shows, vodcasts, etc.)

1. Prepare Your Assets

Needed Specs / Tips
Episode 1 video file MP4 · H.264/H.265 · 1080p or higher
Series cover art 1920 × 1080 JPG/PNG
15–60s trailer (optional) Upload as Preview File
Caption file (optional) SRT or VTT — for accessibility & SEO
Release cadence Choose a consistent drop time (e.g., every Wednesday)

2. Publish Episode 1

  1. Log in at studio.curios.com
  2. Click ➕ New Project → name it “Laugh Riot Weekly”
  3. On the Project page, click + New Collection

Inside the Collection editor:

  • Title: “Laugh Riot Weekly – Episode 1”
  • Description: recap + “new episodes drop every Wednesday”
  • Upload cover image
  • Private Files: Upload Episode1.mp4 + SRT/VTT (if available)
  • Preview Files: Upload teaser trailer
  • Sales & Pricing: Set Buy Now at $4.99 (or bundle)

Click Create Collection, then Publish Project—Episode 1 is live.

3. How Fans Buy & Watch

  • Click Buy Now → episode streams/downloads instantly
  • Email + purchase info lands in your Orders tab

4. Add Episode 2 (and beyond)

  1. Open the Laugh Riot Weekly project → click Open next to the collection
  2. In Private Files, click Upload Media Files → drag in Episode2.mp4
  3. Rename file if desired (e.g., “Episode 2 – Heckler Edition”)
  4. Edit the Description: update to “Now includes Episodes 1–2”
  5. Click Update Collection

Curios delivers the new episode instantly to all previous buyers. New buyers see the full list of available files.

5. Optional Upgrades & Tips

Goal How-to
Presell the full season Create collection early with no Private Files; upload Ep 1 on release day
Offer rentals Add second listing: Rental – $1.99 – 48h
Mid-season bundle Duplicate project → include Eps 1–6 → discount pricing
Email updates Export Orders → send “New Episode!” via Mailchimp/ConvertKit
Boost visibility Upgrade to Lite/PRO for homepage or carousel slots

6. Launch-Day & Weekly Checklist

  • Encode + check new episode
  • Upload MP4 (+ captions) to Private Files
  • Update description with episode count
  • Click Update Collection
  • Export buyer list → send “New episode live!” email

Still need help? Reach us at [email protected]—we’ll make sure every punchline lands in the right inbox. 🎬