When it comes to recording, you might hear other podcasters tell you to use a shock mount with your mic. So what is a shock mount, and do you need to use one? 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 Wav...
Feb 04, 2024•2 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to making money with your podcast, listener donations and memberships are two of the easiest and most effective ways to do so. And if you take a little time to make it as easy as possible for listeners to support, they can be even 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/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaste...
Jan 28, 2024•2 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast One of the questions that appears online regularly is do you need to edit your podcast? Much of this comes from podcasters who just want to hit record and then publish right away. While you can take this approach, there's a lot to be said on why you should edit, even it's it's just the bare minimum. Mentioned in this episode: GarageBand Audacity Hindenburg Pro Logic Pro Ableton Live Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of...
Jan 21, 2024•2 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to video podcasts, most people think of YouTube. However, both Apple Podcasts and Spotify support video, with Spotify in particular making a push for video podcasts on their platform. So should you add your video podcast to Spotify? 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...
Jan 14, 2024•2 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast At some point in your podcasting journey, you'll encounter podfade, where you feel burned out and maybe even want to quit. The good news is, this is normal and there are ways to avoid and overcome podfade. 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 M...
Jan 07, 2024•3 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast For most podcasters, post-production and editing each episode is where a lot of their time can be spent. Fine-tuning the sound, removing unwanted sounds and words, etc, can mean spending about 2-3 hours editing a 1 hour episode. However, you can remove a lot of this time if you prepare beforehand. Here are three tips to save time when it comes to post-production and editing. Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any pro...
Dec 31, 2023•2 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Over the last 12 months or so, Artificial Intelligence (or AI) has become really popular with podcasters. But what's the best way to use AI for your podcast? 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...
Dec 24, 2023•2 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast As we approach the end of another year, I just wanted to drop in with this special holiday message as well as a quick preview of what's coming up in 2024 for One Minute Podcast Tips. Thanks for being part of the One Minute Podcast Tips community, your support truly means a lot! Mentioned in this episode: Leave a message for One Minute Podcast Tips! 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...
Dec 22, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the news that YouTube has now rolled out the option to upload your podcast RSS feed to YouTube to all podcasters, should you upload your RSS feed? It depends, as there are some things you need to be aware of. Mentioned in this episode: How to Add Your Podcast RSS Feed to YouTube 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...
Dec 17, 2023•3 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast I've spoken before about the importance of editing your podcast, but what's the best podcast editing software for beginners? Mentioned in this episode: Do You Need to Edit Your Podcast? - One Minute Podcast Tips AI-Powered Podcast & Audio Editor | Descript Hindenburg PRO | Audio editor Audacity ® | Free Audio editor, recorder, music making and more! GarageBand for Mac - Apple Using Reaper for VOICEOVER - YouTube REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips ...
Dec 11, 2023•2 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast To celebrate the first birthday of One Minute Podcast Tips, Danny Brown has invited some of his favourite podcasters to share their own podcast tips. These expert tips cover everything from marketing, to monetization, to community, why you should embrace video, trailer swaps, and more. No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, these 18 expert tips will help you be a better podcaster. Be sure to follow them online and check out their podcasts! Guests in order of appearance: Arielle Niss...
Dec 08, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Having great audio means your listeners will enjoy your podcast episodes more - but there's another reason why you should repair your podcast episode audio every time. Watch episodes on YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Auphonic RX 10 De-click 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 p...
Dec 04, 2023•2 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to podcast analytics, many podcasters just look at downloads and subscribers. And while these are useful, there are two other podcast analytics data points that every podcaster should be looking at instead. 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 MD...
Nov 26, 2023•2 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Mentioned in this episode: Sennheiser HD 200 PRO Studio Headphones - Noise Reducing ; Closed ; Around-Ear MDR-7506 Professional Headphones - Sony Pro Products I use for One Minut...
Nov 19, 2023•2 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to promoting your podcast, a strong elevator pitch can be the most effective way to do so. Here's why. Mentioned in this episode: Elevator Pitches for Podcasters 15 Elevator Pitch Examples (+Foolproof Pitch Template) [2023] • Asana Mentioned in this episode: Episode 32: How Long Should Your Podcast Trailer Be? 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: S...
Nov 12, 2023•2 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast If your podcast host lacks a little in the analytics department, the OP3 podcast analytics platform could be just the thing you need to access more accurate analytics for your show. Best of all, OP3 is completely free! Mentioned in this episode: OP3: The Open Podcast Prefix Project 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 Rodecaster Pro II aud...
Nov 05, 2023•3 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast This week's tip is a listener question from Diann Wingert of the Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast. Diann wants to know the best way to let listeners know when/if you rebrand your podcast. There are a few things you need to do, so let's dig in. Mentioned in this episode: The Driven Woman Podcast with Diann Wingert 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 ...
Oct 29, 2023•2 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast With the news that Google Podcasts is closing, and Google wanting to move existing Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music, here are some tips on how to help listeners that don't want to use YouTube Music stay subscribed to your show. Mentioned in this episode: Do You Need a Podcast Website? - One Minute Podcast Tips 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...
Oct 22, 2023•2 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast recording, there are generally two options - direct into your computer, or via an audio interface. So which option should you use? 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captiv...
Oct 15, 2023•2 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to helping avoid plosives on your podcast audio, most podcasters use either a wind screen or a pop filter with their microphone. But which one is better, and which should you use? 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Prof...
Oct 08, 2023•2 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast There's an interesting stat in the podcast space that 90% of podcasts don't get past episode three. Of those that continue, 90% of these stop after 20 episodes. So how can you ensure you're one of the ones that make it past this? By following what I call the Two P's to Podcast Success. 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 Rodecaster Pro II...
Oct 01, 2023•2 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast The quality of your podcast audio can make all the difference when it comes to how enjoyable your podcast is to listeners. This is where both pre- and post-production comes into play. For pre-production, there's a great tool called Podcast Grader that shares the four key metrics of great-sounding audio, and how to achieve it. Here's why you should use it. Check out Podcast Grader Podcast Grader audio quality tool Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so ...
Sep 24, 2023•2 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast While most podcast recordings are indoors, there will be times when you might need to record outside. With all the unknowns that can come with that, how can you ensure you still get great audio? 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic A...
Sep 17, 2023•2 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast, there are pros and cons to recording your episodes in batches. Here are some of them, to help you decide whether you should batch record or not. 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended re...
Sep 11, 2023•2 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast cover art, it's important to make it the best you can. After all, your artwork is the first impression potential listeners will get of you show. Here's a really easy way to get great podcast cover art. Check out Canva for podcast cover art templates: Canva 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 Rodecaster Pro II...
Sep 04, 2023•2 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Pod Chat! In this bonus episode, I'm excited to share the launch of the Magic Mic Membership , exclusively for amazing podcasters like you. If you're looking for personalized tips to take your podcast to the next level, this membership is for you. Plus, you'll get early access to every episode, a cool One Minute Podcast Tip sticker, and all this for just $5 a month. Don't worry, though, the regular podcast will always be free, but if you want that extra special touch, sign up now...
Sep 01, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to using dynamic content, most podcasters just use it for ads and sponsor messages. However, it can be used for so much more and really help you stand out from other podcasters - here's how. 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic A...
Aug 28, 2023•2 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to choosing the format of your episode, you usually have Trailer, Bonus, and Normal - so what does each one do, and when should you 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.f...
Aug 21, 2023•2 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast In episode 17, I shared how to make it easy to follow your podcast with a single follow link. But you can go one step further by creating a custom bio link that allows you to promote certain episodes, newsletters, merchandise, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Bio link for your podcast that brings in listeners | OnlyPod Bio Link: Launch Your Site in Seconds Link in bio tool: Everything you are, in one simple link | Linktree Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affili...
Aug 14, 2023•2 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast At some stage of your podcasting journey, you're going to be asking yourself if it's time to upgrade your equipment. But maybe the better question is, do you need to? 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 Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: ...
Aug 07, 2023•2 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast