When it comes to your podcast audio, making it the best you can enhances the listener experience. While you can fix any issues in post-recording, there's also a great free tool called Adobe Mic Check that helps you optimize your mic settings before recording. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m ic Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodeca...
Nov 03, 2024•2 min•Ep. 102
Make it super easy for listeners to follow your podcast by using a custom bio link for your online profiles. This lets you share not just your podcast, but also specific episodes, newsletters, and more—all in one place. Additional reading and listening: Bio link for your podcast that brings in listeners | OnlyPod Link in bio tool: Everything you are, in one simple link | Linktree Bio Link: Launch Your Site in Seconds Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate li...
Oct 27, 2024•2 min•Ep. 101
Welcome to a special milestone of One Minute Podcast Tips, where I celebrate episode 100! In this episode, I share my top three tips tips on how to achieve podcast longevity. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 100 Live Stream Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m ic Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studi...
Oct 21, 2024•3 min•Ep. 100
How long should your podcast episode be? It’s a question that many podcasters grapple with, and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m ic Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Ar...
Oct 13, 2024•1 min•Ep. 99
While ads and sponsor messages are the usual use of dynamic content, there's a lot more you can do to keep your listeners engaged. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m ic Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Re...
Oct 07, 2024•2 min•Ep. 98
When it comes to podcast equipment, a lot of the discussions are usually around mics, or interfaces, or software, etc. For some reason, you rarely see headphones mentioned, and yet they're probably the most underrated piece of equipment around. Here's why you should use headphones for your podcast recording and editing. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-...
Sep 30, 2024•2 min•Ep. 97
For podcasters that offer a premium option (so, where you can get stuff like exclusive content, early access to episodes, bonus content, etc), one of the things that can be a problem is what to call it. Do you call it Memberships? Do you call it Premium Listeners or Premium Members? Do you call it Premium Subscribers, or even just subscribers? Let's take a look. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you...
Sep 23, 2024•2 min•Ep. 96
While social media can help from a word of mouth perspective, and I've seen some podcasters have great success with it, I find it generally isn't very effective at growth for your podcast. It’s great for building a community around you and your show, but harder to actually drive listens. So, instead, here are three options I've found more effective. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my...
Sep 16, 2024•2 min•Ep. 95
When it comes to your podcast audio, online tool Auphonic makes it super easy to optimize and repair your audio, making each episode sound the best it can every time. Additional reading and listening: Auphonic Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m ic Shure SM7B dynamic mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 ...
Sep 08, 2024•2 min•Ep. 94
When it comes to podcast numbers, a lot of the times podcasters just look at downloads or listens. And while that's good for an overall view, you can get other useful data like follower numbers on different apps, if you know where to look. Additional reading and listening: Apple Podcasts Connect Spotify for Podcasters Amazon Music for Podcasters Rephonic Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when usi...
Sep 02, 2024•2 min•Ep. 93
When it comes to the listening experience of your podcast followers, LUFS plays a huge role in making it as enjoyable as possible. So what is LUFS and why is it important for your podcast? Additional reading and listening: What Are LUFS? The Complete Guide How to do loudness: the LUFS and LKFS FAQ for podcasters LUFS vs dB: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? - Produce Like A Pro Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percen...
Aug 26, 2024•2 min•Ep. 92
If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why. Further reading/listening Easy Legal Forms & Templates for Podcasters - A collection of legal templates for podcasters, complete with video instructions, to help you create legal agreements for your podcast. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percenta...
Aug 18, 2024•2 min•Ep. 91
A question many podcasters ask is what's the difference between podcast downloads, listens, and followers? So let's find out. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended...
Aug 11, 2024•3 min•Ep. 90
Should you have a newsletter for your podcast? The simple answer is yes - and here's why. Additional reading and listening: Substack beehiiv — The newsletter platform built for growth Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY...
Aug 05, 2024•2 min•Ep. 89
Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm Substack Boomcaster remote interviewing Leave a review: Review One Minute Podcast Tips Mentioned in t...
Jul 28, 2024•2 min•Ep. 88
For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Ar...
Jul 21, 2024•2 min•Ep. 87
A question that often pops up is whether you can use processing effects while recording your podcast episode, or should they be added in post-production. So let's dig in. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Ar...
Jul 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 86
When it comes to growing your podcast, there's a lot of advice around this - some great, some good, and then the rest. But in all honesty, there's only one real way to make your podcast grow. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headpho...
Jul 07, 2024•2 min•Ep. 85
A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode. Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Whisper Poddin Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my lin...
Jun 30, 2024•2 min•Ep. 84
I saw a post on Reddit this week asking if you should use Substack as your podcast host. Here's what I replied with. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recom...
Jun 23, 2024•2 min•Ep. 83
When it comes to sponsors and advertisers, a lot of podcasters just share their download numbers. And, while downloads can give information about your show, it's probably only a fraction of what you can share. And this can cost you when it comes to how much you get paid by those sponsors. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio ...
Jun 16, 2024•2 min•Ep. 82
Until now, if you wanted to upload video podcasts to Spotify you either needed to host with Spotify for Podcasters, or with a hosting company that supported video passthrough to Spotify. But no more! Now, thanks to an awesome new feature on Spotify for Podcasters - the podcaster dashboard for any podcasters that host elsewhere - you can easily add video versions of your audio podcast too. Additional reading and listening: Spotify for Podcasters How to Upload Video Podcasts on Spotify with Any Ho...
Jun 09, 2024•3 min•Ep. 81
Take a look online, whether on Twitter, Facebook groups, Reddit, etc, and you’ll frequently come across questions about starting a podcast. From there, many answers share equipment to buy, hosts to use, etc. All well, all good. But what you don’t often see is what you shouldn’t do , and why, based on personal experience and lessons learned. So, while this is in no way an exhaustive list of do’s and don’ts - after all, it’s all subjective to individual needs - here are three lessons I wish I’d kn...
Jun 06, 2024•9 min
If you listen to the outro of this podcast, you'll hear that I mention it by name, with the call to action being, "If you enjoy One Minute Podcast Tips, be sure to share with your friends." This is instead of saying "If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share with your friends" It's the same when I talk about the show online - I use the full name as opposed to "My podcast". And there's a simple reason for this - branding and recall. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tip...
Jun 02, 2024•2 min•Ep. 80
One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced. Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio producti...
May 27, 2024•2 min•Ep. 79
When it comes to publishing, we all want to be as consistent as possible. But there will be times you need to take an unexpected break. Here are some tips on preparing your listeners when there are unexpected breaks in your podcast publishing schedule. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II...
May 19, 2024•2 min•Ep. 78
When it comes to editing your podcast, it can be tempting to make it too polished, to the point where it doesn't flow as well as it should. And it's understandable - after all, you want to offer your listeners the best experience you can. But to make each episode as good as it can be, there are three quick changes you can make to help it sound as natural as possible. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of ...
May 12, 2024•2 min•Ep. 77
Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm Substack Boomcaster remote interviewing Leave a review: Review One Minute Podcast Tips Mentioned in t...
May 05, 2024•2 min•Ep. 76
When it comes to growing your podcast, there are many ways to do that and encourage through calls to action on your episodes. But there's one single call to action you should include on every single episode, and here's why. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony...
Apr 28, 2024•2 min•Ep. 75
When it comes to podcast analytics, Plays on Apple Podcasts Connect and Starts on Spotify for Podcasters are often used as data points for reporting. Here's why you shouldn't use them. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOB...
Apr 21, 2024•3 min•Ep. 74
