Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “podcasting basics”
Researching reasons as to why you should start a podcast can result in a mixed bag of suggestions. The reason being is that it’s easy to mix marketing benefits and ‘reasons’ with personal ones. If I wanted to start my podcast, would I be interested in directing my audience to my services? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on my intentions for starting the podcast. However, I personally don’t think it’s …
As I have spent over $13k on different podcasting equipment and used it for a long time, I have clear favorite devices that will help anyone looking for the best podcast equipment at any price point. Investment in the correct audio equipment is extremely important for podcasting. Your audio setup needs to be correctly selected to ensure: Best possible capabilities to capture great audio and minimize time spent on editing …
When I started podcasting, I was unhappy with my voice popping out in my episodes. To get rid of those pesky plosives from my podcast, I purchased a pop-filter, after scoring through all the reviews on the internet. But the results didn’t seem satisfactory. My voice was still popping out. And I was worried if my money had gone down the drain. After discussing the situation with a podcaster friend, …
While recording a podcast, you definitely wouldn’t like unwanted sounds creeping into it. And that’s why soundproofing is important. But if you record from home and you can’t make major changes to your property, then there are some non-invasive soundproofing set-up that could help you out. Soundproofing means blocking all the sounds coming from outside the recording room, and the sounds inside from getting transmitted outside. A soundproof room is …
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 …
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 …
Do you remember the feeling when you are about to start something new and announce it to the world? The cringe of am I good enough, should I even be doing it, and are there better than me? This is the imposter syndrome, and overcoming it is the key in many cases to starting something new. Although this article is written with podcasting being the main focus, the main concepts, …
How do you find guests whose presence can be of value to your podcast? And how to invite guests to an interview once you have identified them? Great guests may be busy, over-booked, or focused on other work. Let’s deep dive into how to make the process of inviting guests seamless, and find the best guests for your audience. Podcasters experiment with different formats to make their content more appealing …
