I didn’t knew much about a pop-filter and a windscreen. I worked in the local radio station for a couple of months before deciding to start my podcast. Yet all that time it never occurred to me that I should understand how recording equipment works! And when I had to buy my own small recording set-up, I was overwhelmed. I was puzzled about a number of things, including pop-filters and …
Professional vocal tips for podcasters presented here to achieve the best vocals, stand out & get more listeners can be qualified into 3 categories. Even if you implement just half of them, you will know how to talk on a podcast, and the magical “podcast voice” will be in your reach. Style – voice style, enunciation, convey emotions Technique – standing, breathing, pacing, pauses, elimination of filers & inflection Maintenance …
Good content makes good podcasts. But good sound editing is vital for making them amazing. Podcast listeners are loyal audience who love to spend time listening to different shows. Most of them listen to episodes to the end and pay keen attention to the small details. Satisfying such an audience demands perfection and podcast editing is what you need for it. All podcasters may not edit their podcast, but all …
Anyone who records his own voice for the first time feels shocked to hear it. No matter how much you deny, or try to change it, this is how you sound to the world. If you find it difficult to get over the sound of your own voice, this post is just for you. I will explain why it happens and what you can do to cope with it. How …
I have been listening to more and more podcasts as of late and have always wondered, “Do Podcasts Pay Their Guests?” As many people will tell you, things are rarely free any more. As a small podcast, one of the fears you might find yourself facing is whether you will be able to land guest speakers or not. Could costs be preventing you from landing your ideal guest? I’ve been …
When you apply proven and working mechanisms of psychology in podcasting you will benefit from having a more engaging show, deliver more value to your listeners, improve the education values of your podcast, and build an image of a highly skilled educator and a trusted advisor. Do you want to have a more engaging show and retain your listeners for longer? How can all of this be achieved? Psychology is …
Depending on your format, niche, and overall delivery of information, you might be delivering podcasts that range from 30 minutes all the way to an hour and over. Maybe you’re just starting your podcast for the first time and are wondering: can a podcast be too short? What is the best podcast length? No, it can’t be too short. There is no definitive time which a podcast has to reach. …
A big reason why people love podcasts and spend a great deal of time listening to them is because of the audio format. It’s much easy to listen to a podcast as compared to reading a blog or watching a video – you don’t have to stare into a screen, you can tune in while doing your chores. Since podcasts are all audio, how you sound, and what you say …
Are you contemplating for a long time and postponing a decision to launch a new show? If yes, then probably you are afraid before starting a podcast, afraid of some common and paralyzing things that can successfully sabotage your plans and hopes. Podcasts are a rage, and people are hooked. Your friends might have recommended your favorite podcasts, and an acquaintance might have even started one. There is even a …
Finding guests for a show with a little following or that hasn’t launched yet, can be extremely challenging. In this post, I will explain to you how to get the first podcast guests. You will find out where to look for people interested in giving an interview and how to convince them to appear on your show. What is the secret formula on how to find first guests for a …
