So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19 Not being prepared Solution: allow time to prepare Not being in agreement with the co-host Solution: make an agreement upfront Unrealistic expectations Time Solution: make a schedule Amount of work Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first Audience size Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloads Solution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your p...
Feb 24, 2021•45 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 18 Hiring out services Hosting – episode 2 – Podcast RSS Feed, Hosting and Websites Where to find people https://www.upwork.com Fiver.com Coaching Manager Editing Marketing Transcription Do it yourself Training Videos Classes Transcription Otter.io Temi (https://www.temi.com/) Descript AudioBurst...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster Episode 17 Donations & subscriptions patreon Membershil tiers PayPal Donations through your website https://donorbox.org/ Membership Premium episodes only for members Advertising Advertising Small Larger advertisers Most require at least 5000 downloads/episode in the first 30 days Pay per thousand downloads in first 30 days Here are the industry average rates for podcast advertising. Note CPM is cost per mille or cost per 1,000 listeners. 30 sec $18 60 sec$25 Po...
Nov 19, 2020•39 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 16 What to share Share website link if possible or from the host site Don’t share Apple or other app links Social Media Facebook Pages vs. Groups Pages Groups Twitter Instagram Use automatic tools if possible some can be tied to your website Email List Newsletter Mail Chimp Constant Contact Ministry site Check out all the podcasts are the Christian Podcast Community...
Sep 17, 2020•29 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 15 How to name Apple names Use questions Describe a problem Be descriptive of the content Catch attention but be honest about the show Do not use clickbait Show artwork Logo or show specific photos Size of artwork Do you have the rights to use the artwork?
May 21, 2020•26 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 14 Importance of show notes SEO value Apple will now search audio How do different apps handle show notes Apple Podcast Google Podcast Overcast Castbox Downcast Spotify Tunein Sticher iHeart Radio Podbean Podcast addict Blog post vs. description Transcription or not? Chapters or skip to Add all your resources mentioned in the episode https://www.brokenlinkcheck.com RSS feed size 1 MB is the practical maximum, but I recommend smaller than 512 KB. How to Shrin...
May 07, 2020•34 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13 Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests. Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests. Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life … What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode. Things discussed: What makes a good guest Importance of honesty with the guest Need for preparation w...
Mar 19, 2020•43 min
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 10 Podcast Guests Getting Guests Contacting guests Scheduling Guests Calendly Schedulista Media Package Recording information Any expectations (sharing, dress, etc) Technical information (mics, noise, etc) Waiver forms Guest Communication Getting guests to share the episode Giveaways Books from the guests Publishers Legal and Other Concerns Be careful with implicate endorsements. Let your audience know if you have disagreements. The disagreements do not have...
Feb 12, 2020•37 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss types of podcast episodes. Types of shows Type of podcast Game of thrones, not a good choice for a Christian Baseball show, ok for a Christian Types of episodes Should match your show type Solo or cohost or guest or team Interviews Authors Other podcasters Bloggers Celebrities Live or recorded Google hangouts Facebook live Zoom OBS Length of episodes Try to be consistent on length If you’re interested in joining the the Chri...
Sep 19, 2019•35 min
This week Coleen and Andrew discuss ethics for Christian podcasters. Remember why you are podcasting 8 Finally , brothers, (1)whatever is true, (2)whatever is honorable, (3)whatever is just, (4)whatever is pure, (5)whatever is lovely, (6)whatever is commendable, (7)if there is any excellence, (8)if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me— practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Php 4:8–9). ...
Jul 06, 2019•41 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 9 Building An Audience This week Coleen and Andrew discuss building your podcast audience. Make A Podcast People Want To Listen To Who is your target audience? What makes your podcast different than similar podcasts? You can market your podcast, if it’s not good, you aren’t going to get subscribers Be realistic Don’t obsess about numbers Slow & steady It’s not one thing but many things Get Your Name Out There Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Fac...
Jun 06, 2019•52 min
Editing Podcasts So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 8 On this episode Coleen and Andrew talk about editing your podcasts. They discuss tools, techniques and more. Tools Audacity Garage band Adobe Audition Hindenburg Auphonic plug-ins Techniques Noise reduction Compression Truncate silence How much editing is needed Every um Long pauses Saving your file Audio formats MP3 M4A / AAC WMA MP3 Bit rates Do not use a variable bit rate Might not play on all platform Best is a fixed rate such as 64K...
May 15, 2019•36 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster |Episode 7 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew go over everything you need to do for your first episode. Recording What will you use to record? Will differ if you’re on your own Audacity garage band Record multiple people Zoom Zencaster Hardware recording Zoom H5, H6 Podcaster Pro No inside jokes No copyright music no matter the length Editing Audacity garage band Naming your podcast files Short names Include an episode and a quick description Title Specific No...
May 02, 2019•29 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 6 Co-host(s) On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss co-hosts. Do you need a co-host? What things should you consider when looking for a co-host? How should you organize podcast responsibilities? Styles Do you need a co-host? Permanent vs. Guest co-host Why you might want a co-host Test your chemistry Humor, seriousness, etc Strong personalities can collide Can be awkward Can end relationships Solo shows or solo interviews Everything scripted or a...
Apr 03, 2019•43 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 5 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss considering the cost of podcasting. New podcasters should make an initial, realistic commitment before releasing their podcast. They should understand the time commitment involved and set realistic goals. Andrew and Coleen also discuss being realistic about your numbers. They play a clip of an interview Andrew did with Tracy Winchell from the Reboots podcast. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re ...
Mar 20, 2019•34 min
So You Want To Be a Podcaster? | Episode 4 On this week’s episode Andrew and Coleen discuss logos and intros for your podcast. Logos-Creative Imaging Studios Podcast Sound Fixer or email PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com (Mikhail) Podcast Music Sites Free Music Archive Source Audio Premium Beat Audio Jungle Pond5 Shutterstock Music podcast p.s. Podcast Music Incompetech This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Chr...
Mar 07, 2019•35 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 3 On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss equipment. This episode will tell you everything you need to know the equipment to get started with podcasting. You can sign up with blubrry here. Microphones Samson Q2U ATR2100 Shure SM7B AT2020 USB or XLR Blue Yeti Mixers Q802 USB Headphones Are they needed? External recorder Zoom H6 & H5 Podcaster Pro Software Google hangouts Zoom Audacity Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joinin...
Feb 21, 2019•35 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 2 On this episode, Coleen and Andrew discuss RSS feeds, hosting and websites. They tell you what you need to know to start your podcast. You can sign up with blubrry here. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcast...
Feb 21, 2019•38 min
So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 1 On the first episode of So You Want To Be A Podcaster, Coleen and Andrew discuss the first steps to getting started with podcasting. On this episode: Why do you want to podcast? Do you have a message? Is there an audience? What do I want my audience to learn? What would my audience get from my podcast? You can sign up with blubrry here. Join the Christian Podcast Community Facebook group Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you're interested in joinin...
Feb 21, 2019•35 min
