We created this for you... YES YOU! As part of the launching of season 3 of the Pod Sound School podcast, we created Podbitz. Podbitz is weekly bonus episodes designed to bring you the latest news in the world of podcasting, quick and actionable tips to podcast like a pro, our favorite podcasts of the week, and the latest news and events in the Pod Sound School Community. Think of Podbitz as the baby brother/ sister of the Pod Sound School. We record Podbitz every Wednesday live a...
Jan 10, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Because your podcast deserves it and you deserve it. Podcasting is a commitment and it does require a lot of time and patience, but if you’re consistent and continue to grow and adapt to the many challenges, the rewards are plentiful. Get your Podcast Jump Start Guide: www.podsoundschool.com/jumpstart Join us at our FB Community: Podcasting for Bosses www.podsoundschool.com/community Also find a ton of helpful podcasting videos www.podsoundschool.com/youtube Support the show...
Dec 20, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Live streaming with your podcast is the ultimate form of repurposing. You're already there recording your podcast -- why not go LIVE at the same time and engage with a bigger audience??? On this episode we talk about LIVE STREAMING: 1. Best practices and mindset 2. Different ways you can go LIVE 3. Choosing your social platform/s 4. Equipment and software 🔗🔗LINKS MENTIONED ON EPISODE 🔗🔗 💻 Best LIVE Streaming Software Article from Epiphan 📹 Affordable LIVE Streaming EQUIPMENT 🌟🌟Come Show ...
Dec 12, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We’re having a contest! Which host do you like more: Veronica or Studio Steve?? Let us know by buying your favorite host a coffee! CLICK HERE to BUY US A COFFEE JOING OUR COMMUNITY AT PODCASTING FOR BOSSES If you remember on our last episode, we talked about the importance of including video as part of your podcast marketing strategy. We talked about on demand videos and live videos. On this episode we talk about ways that you can create and publish your videos, so they’ll attract more listeners...
Dec 06, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Like we haven’t put you through enough by making you learn about editing, pushing you to get over your fear of speaking into a microphone, turning you into a social media ninja, and completely changing the way you see your show (high quality - growth mindset), we will turn you into a video diva in no time after convincing you that video should be part of your promotional campaigns. #whateverittakes. ☕️WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE HOST? VERONICA OR STUDIO STEVE. Let them know by buying them a coffee . ☕️...
Nov 22, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 44
What are your goals for podcast? The last two episodes we talked to you about the benefits of having a podcast and gave you a roadmap with 11 steps of how to start a podcast. What we have not talked to you about yet is the importance of having clear goals and expectations before you enter the podcasting world and the world of content creation. Having clear goals will help you determine how much money, time, and effort you will have to dedicate to your project. Also, having clear and realistic ex...
Nov 15, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 43
🎙🎤 Hunting the best microphone for podcasting? Here's the top 20 🎙🎤 https://whatpods.com/best-microphone-podcasting 🔗🔗LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE🔗🔗 FIND YOUR PODCAST TARGET AUDIENCE: https://youtu.be/YL4mnf6mHTA YOUR PODCAST TOPIC: https://youtu.be/lOc8hGTXm4U YOUR PODCAST TITLE: https://youtu.be/DlRfquvVf1o CHOOSING YOUR PODCAST HOST: https://youtu.be/q0us4uW2pLY SOCIAL MEDIA OPTIMIZING AND PROMOTING: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK-W76LRlRgHnizLYMjcwZAEJ_Df5LtKc 🌟🆓FREEBIE DO...
Nov 07, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The benefits of Podcasting are outstanding. Aside from being a fun and creative way to enjoy real human connection, it is also very educational, inspiring, and is a journey of self discovery. If you haven’t started your own podcast yet, this episode is our attempt to convince you that YOU NEED TO!!! 🔗🔗LINKS mentioned during episode🔗🔗 Start Podcasting for Free: https://youtu.be/LnQiCVW7YCQ Start Podcasting For $100 Dollars: https://youtu.be/b3BAZ1ThMh4 The Power of Storytelling https://youtu....
Oct 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The two podcast nerds are here to deliver more podcasting treats for you. The difference between Facebook pages and Facebook groups Why as a podcaster you should consider having a Facebook group The difference between Facebook groups and crowd funding groups Good practices and ideas for Patreon What are some of the Facebook groups you should be part of if you’re a podcaster or interested in podcasting 🔗🔗LINKS: https://lime.link/blog/analysis-of-top-podcast/ Facebook Groups for Podcasters: http...
Oct 23, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ok. It’s time. You’ve decided to extend your abilities beyond podcaster and social media guru to a TUBECASTER! We’ll help you by weighing the pros and cons. We’ll talk about some good practices. And share some of the tools that will help you to get your TUBECAST optimized. Tools Mentioned in the episode: TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/newcustomer/adwordssUS Morning Fame https://morningfa.me/ VidIQ https://vidiq.com/ Keywords Everywhere https://keywordseverywhere.com/ Answer the Public https...
Oct 16, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Click here for the Apple Podcast NEW & NOTEWORTHY Guide and Email Template Make that LAUNCH have some STAUNCH!!! On another quick episode, we cover some actionable tips to ensure you come out of the gates swinging with that new podcast. You can also put all of these tips to practice for EACH SEASONAL LAUNCH that you do. Overachievers Club at Patreon Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group You Tube Blog Please come say HEEEYYY on Social Tell us about your podcast, we’d love to check it out!!! In...
Oct 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Take full advantage of those bits and get some good level. Don’t waste your space (your room space) and treat it with some nice absorbing stuff. Be nice to your MIC, give it a name, and don’t spit in it’s face, give it a pop filter. Studio Steve shares some quick and actionable tips to get the most out of your microphone and your recording environment. Grab your FREE copy of: Finding Your Podcast Voice: https://podsoundschool.ck.page/f7ae03f26f Become our next PATRON at our: Overachievers Club a...
Oct 02, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We gotta sweet PDF Checklist Download for Finding Your Podcast Voice: https://podsoundschool.ck.page/f7ae03f26f A lot of people hold themselves back from starting a podcast because they don’t think they have a good podcast voice. This week we talk about: -Overcoming insecurities -Finding and defining your TONE -Voice warmups and exercises -Deliverance and microphone techniques -and more LINKS MENTIONED DURING EPISODE: Jump Start FREEBIE: https://podsoundschool.ck.page/265da78dda NPR’s Voice Trai...
Sep 25, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
What do you do if your Co-host is an asshole? After the honeymoon period is over and the realities of the podcast treadmill set in. Our relationship with our Co-hosts may need nurturing. During this therapy session for hosts and co-hosts, we cover: How to choose a great co-host, how to be a great co-host, how to podcast with your significant other, and how to repair slumping co-host relationships. Have your co-host listen to this episode and if they still act like an asshole, send us their conta...
Sep 18, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The 3-Act Story Structure, the hero’s journey. Storytelling tips from the producers of Snap Judgement and from award winning screenwriter Jamie Jensen. We tie in how we can use these all these storytelling tips and tricks on our own podcast regardless of what genre or type of podcast it is. Oh, and we also share our WHY with you. Links talked about on this episode: Killer Screenwriting APP, Contour: http://marinersoftware.com/products/contour/ Online Course from Julia DeWitt, Anna Sussman https:...
Sep 11, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Using narrative to communicate something to our listeners is an incredible way of making human connections. The medium of audio is an amazing platform for storytelling. Even informational or educational content can benefit from using storytelling techniques. Links/Sources mentioned in episode: Simon Sinek - Start with Why: https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA Great course with Alex Blumberg: https://www.creativelive.com/class/power-your-podcast-storytelling-alex-blumberg Nicole D'Angelo https://www.skyw...
Sep 04, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
A De-Esser is such a cool tool for podcast voices and it is extremely easy to use. Studio Steve explains how they work. Also, as per the request of a podski, he explains what it means to Sweep EQ. He does a quick refresher on frequencies and EQ and provides tips for improving your podcast mixes. Check out the corresponding Youtube video here: https://youtu.be/zXDAzB_3uQI Suggestions for future episodes: Email me: studiosteve@podsoundschool.com Join us and become our next Patron!!! Overachievers ...
Aug 28, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Let’s get some clarity on Compressors and Limiters. Let’s learn how we can use them properly on our podcast mixes. Compression and Limiting are similar, only the settings are different. The Ratio and the Threshold will differ. On a vocal compression a common ratio is 3:1 (3 to 1), on a stereo limiter a common ratio is 20:1 (20 to 1). On a vocal compression the threshold will be set lower on the volume spectrum, whereas the threshold on a limiter will often be set right at the top of the volume s...
Aug 21, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We’ll walk you through the step by step methodology we use with our clients to help them find the right topic for their shows. 1. Why do you want to start a podcast? 2. Inventory (Passions, Skills, Experience, Expertise) 3. What kind of creator are you? 4. Describe your Target Audience 5. External Research 6. Competitor Research 7. Monetization LINKS Mentioned in episode: https://keywordseverywhere.com/ https://www.quora.com/ https://answerthepublic.com/ Join us and become our next Patron!!! Ove...
Aug 14, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We’re all struggling with reaching a bigger audience and finding more listeners. On this episode we share 9 Common Mistakes that Podcasters Make. Chances are you’re making some of them. Making even one or two of these mistakes can really be harming you from growing. But don’t worry, they all have simple solutions. Join us and become our next Patron!!! Overachievers Club at Patreon Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Aug 07, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
What are the benefits of coaches and mentors? What’s the difference between mentor-ship and coaching? Why should I hire a coach? Why should I find a mentor? Join us and become our next Patron!!! Overachievers Club at Patreon Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jul 31, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How long does it take to make a podcast episode every week??? We were asked this question by a podski who is on the fence about starting her own, one-woman, podcast. The time it takes is one of 3 common deterrents people have: The time, the cost, the learning curve. Since there is a huge range of possible answers, we enlisted the help of other podcasters via Instagram and Twitter. We put together some polls and got 93 votes and a tons of comments. Here’s just a small list of Podcasters that cont...
Jul 24, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Reach more listeners for your show using Instagram. Veronica shares some sweet tips and strategies for growing our digital footprint on the IG. Like our buddy on Twitter Live said, “Give your niche the right itch!” We got our first Patron at our Overachievers club and it just so happens they have a sweet podcast: Cinemondo Podcast A horror, sci-fi and strange film podcast CINEMONDO is three lifelong movie fiends (and a pitbull named Darwin), who have always been on the edges of the mainstream, t...
Jul 16, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
At your request, we go off script and have a Informative discussion all about promoting your podcast on Twitter. Twitter is often undervalued and misunderstood. This episode is packed full of useful Twittery tid-bits that will help you to increase your conversions, find more listeners for your show, and build fans out of the listeners you already have. Tools Mentioned in episode: https://www.headliner.app/ https://wavve.co/ https://spark.adobe.com/ https://www.canva.com/ https://later.com/ https...
Jul 09, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Here’s some quick things not to forget and a few things that maybe you should! Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group Free Handy Podcasting Downloads Overachievers Club You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jul 01, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Compression is the most used tool in audio production. Essentially it makes what is louder quieter and what is quieter louder. Join Studio Steve on a quick and informative dive into one of his favorite things in life: THE COMPRESSOR!!! Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group Free Handy Podcasting Downloads Overachievers Club You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jun 25, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Frequency? Pitch? Amplitude? Studio Steve tries to educate Veronica on the basics of Equalization. Find out if she gets any of it. Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group Free Handy Podcasting Downloads Overachievers Club You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jun 17, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Probably the MAIN tool of audio gurus, The channel strip is an important element of audio production to understand. On this quick and fun episode Studio Steve breaks it down for us. Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group Studio Steve’s Free Pro Tools | First Handy Guide Overachievers Club You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jun 10, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
How does the sound of your voice make it into a microphone, through a cable, into your computer, processors & effects, and eventually sent into space and blasted all over the interwebs? Take control of your Audio Signal with Studio Steve on this tasty episode all about this important audio production fundamental: Signal Flow. Podcasting For Bosses Facebook Group Studio Steve’s Free Pro Tools | First Handy Guide Overachievers Club You Tube Blog Instagram Twitter Support the show...
Jun 03, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Got a big name you’d love to have on your podcast? Well, ask them. After all, people are people. Studio Steve has a blast this week interviewing Randall Kenneth Jones - Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Creative. Randall has interviewed many, many well know people throughout his career and we wanted to bring him on and get a peek behind the scenes into his process. Randall’s book, Show Me: Randall’s Website Jone.Show: Thought-Full Conversations Pod Sound School Links: Overachievers Club You Tube Blog ...
May 27, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
