Episode description
Starting a podcast can feel daunting but it need not be. In this episode, we've put together insights from our interviews with podcasters, creators of tech for podcasters, and radio hosts.
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Segments:
[01:03] Starting a podcast can be daunting
[02:08] Microphones for podcasting
[06:35] Headphones for podcasting and post-production
[08:23] Recording on an iPhone
[09:28] Pop filter
[10:20] Preparing the space for recording a podcast
[12:39] Reverberation and echo
[15:10] Recording with remote guests
[17:22] When to add video
[19:37] The content of your podcast
[23:04] Authenticity
[24:53] Naming your podcast
[26:56] Creating cover art
[28:45] Theme music and sound effects
[30:53] Style of your podcast
[33:46] The sin of using Airpods for recording
[34:38] Narrative episodes
[36:19] Guest episodes
[39:02] Sending cold emails to potential guests
[44:48] Preparing for an interview
[47:53] Pre-interview calls with guests
[49:28] Checklists
[51:36] Recording time!
[57:09] Building rapport with the guest
[58:14] Human-made noises
[59:53] A primer on post-production
[01:11:16] Publishing the episode to the world
[01:12:15] Priming podcast platforms
[01:13:06] Staying consistent
[01:14:10] Marketing your podcast
[01:17:44] Ratings, reviews, comments
[01:19:54] Helping listeners build a habit around your podcast
[01:22:23] Benefits of podcasting
[01:25:37] Taking show notes
[01:26:36] Getting used to your own voice
Full show notes with links: https://www.metacastpodcast.com/p/025-how-to-start-a-podcast-in-2023
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