#139 - How to Start a Podcast: An introduction

Welcome to Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. I'm your host, Nina Badzin. I've been writing about friendship for over 10 years and podcasting about it for almost four. This episode on how to start a podcast might not be for you. So, send it to your friend who has been thinking about starting a podcast! 

I break down the process, explaining each aspect from concept, podcast art, music, format, equipment, recording, editing, hosting your episodes, marketing, realistic expectations for your friends' interest, realistic exceptions for how much a guest will share. All in less than 35 minutes! 

Links to everything I mentioned in the episode:

• My podcast strategy sessions: Here you go!
• Podcast art and episode graphics: Canva.com 
• Basic equipment: Microphone, mic arm, headphones, 
• Equipment I added later: mixer , camera, streaming light 
• Recording, editing, and social media clips: Riverside.fm
• My favorite editing software: Descript
• Sound cleanup: Auphonic.com
• A hosting suggestion(my first host)---Buzzsprout
• Another hosting suggestion (my current host)--RedCircle
• Other hosting suggestions: Spotify for Creators, Substack 

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