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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Should you have a newsletter for your podcast? The simple answer is yes - and here's why. Mentioned in this episode: 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 Wavo B...
Aug 05, 2024•2 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•1 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Mentioned in this episode: Spotify for Podcasters How to Upload Video Podcasts on Spotify with Any Hosting C...
Jun 09, 2024•3 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast I've spoken before on why it's important to have a good elevator pitch for your podcast. But more than this is something I call the 10 Word Rule when it comes to describing your podcast in a way that can help attract new listeners. Mentioned in this episode: Piecing It Together Podcast Why You Need a Strong Elevator Pitch for Your Podcast - 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 bu...
Apr 14, 2024•2 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Due to the way podcasts are consumed, it can be hard to get feedback from your listeners. Comments, thoughts on an episode, and more are all valuable to receive. Thankfully, there are two simple ways to get feedback from your podcast listeners, as I share in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: SpeakPipe Podgagement - Engage your audience. Grow 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/...
Apr 07, 2024•2 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast audio, do you need an expensive audio interface for the best sound, or can you use less expensive interfaces? Mentioned in this episode: Do You Need to Use an Audio Interface for Your Podcast? - 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 SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II aud...
Mar 31, 2024•2 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast The goal of One Minute Podcast Tips is to help you be a better podcaster, and hopefully that's the case with each episode. However, there are also some other great resources for this, including podcast newsletters, and here are my top three recommendations for newsletters that help you be a better podcaster. Mentioned in this episode: Podnews Weekly Review - Podcast Learn Podcasting: Blogs, Resources & Education from Captivate The Weekly Tweak, from Ashley Hamer Podnews podcasting news Products ...
Mar 24, 2024•2 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast In this bonus episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I wanted to introduce you to two new podcasts I'm part of - In & Around Podcasting that I co-host with Mark Asquith , and My Other Podcast Is that I'm the host of. Listen to the trailers and check out the new shows below! Mentioned in this episode: My Other Podcast Is - YouTube In & Around Podcasting - YouTube Mark Asquith, That British Podcast Guy (@MrAsquith) / X My Other Podcast Is In & Around Podcasting • Powerful Podcasting Perspectives ...
Mar 22, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week, I published the first episode of a brand new podcast . As part of the run up to that, I shared the upcoming publish info with various industry newsletters, and asked if they'd be willing to share with their readers. As a result, the first episode received over 1,000 listeners on day one, many of which came from these newsletters. Here's why you should be pitching your podcasting news, and some do's and don'ts around that. Mentioned in this episode: My Other Podcast Is, from...
Mar 17, 2024•2 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast audio, what format should you use - WAV or MP3? And is there a reason to use one over the other? 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 Recommende...
Mar 10, 2024•2 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast There are two ways to ensure you get great podcast audio every time. The first is sound treating your room. The second is even easier, and costs nothing, and that's having good mic technique. Mentioned in this episode: How to Make Your Podcast Recording Space Sound Better - 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 SM7B dynamic mic TZ Au...
Mar 03, 2024•3 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast I've spoken before about the importance of having a trailer for your podcast. There are a few reasons, but the main one is it's one of the most effective ways of promoting your show to new listeners. This is why it's key to keep your podcast trailer up to date, so potential listeners know exactly what to expect from your show. 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...
Feb 25, 2024•2 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Host analytics are excellent, and can really help you understand the growth of your show and where you need to add some more focus. Combining with third-party podcast prefixes, though, can really help you understand your audience and attract better sponsors. Mentioned in this episode: Podder vs. Podtrac Podtrac Chartable: Podcast Analytics & Attribution 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 ...
Feb 18, 2024•2 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to your podcast website, it's really up to you as to what goes on there. However, these are the top three options you should always have on your site. 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 Elga...
Feb 11, 2024•2 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast