Ready to up your podcasting knowledge? Today we’re diving into the key terms every podcast host should know when it comes to audio editing, production, and marketing.   

We’re covering the foundations of podcasting with terms like RSS, hosting platforms, dynamic microphones, and much more.   

If you’ve ever been confused by terms related to podcasting, this episode should clear things up for you and help you sharpen your skills as a podcast host.   

Key Takeaways:   

• RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and it is a format for syndicating content from a website. When you subscribe to a podcast, you're actually subscribing to the RSS of that podcast, which contains the audio files for each episode.   
• Hosting platforms such as Buzzsprout, Anchor, Captivate, Transistor, and Libsyn store and distribute your podcast. It's important to choose a hosting platform that has the features you need, is easy to use and understand, and is not too technical.   
• Dynamic microphones are the preferred type of microphone for recording a podcast. They're good at picking up a wide range of frequencies and providing a clear, crisp sound with minimal room or background noise. They're also more durable than other types of microphones.    
• Clipping happens when an audio signal is too intense and it reaches the maximum range of its capabilities. This can cause distortion in the sound and negatively impact the quality of your podcast.