Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.

This is a "recap episode" of my experience at PodX. I've been to dozens of podcasting events and this one was unique. In this episode, I talk about why and the lessons you can learn from PodX to bring to your podcast.

While at PodX, I recorded an episode on podcasting with podcasters Jeff Sanders and Mike Stewart. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

This is a "recap episode" of my experience at PodX. I've been to dozens of podcasting events and this one was unique. In this episode, I talk about why and the lessons you can learn from PodX to bring to your podcast.

While at PodX, I recorded an episode on podcasting with podcasters Jeff Sanders and Mike Stewart. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

I attended PodX in Nashville today and most of my time there was spent having conversations. As you can imagine, this kind of situation can stress your throat, affect your voice, and cause vocal strain.

One of the first people I met at PodX was a rep from Vocal Eze, a spray designed to help keep your throat lubricated and hydrated. Is it a good solution for when you've overused your voice? I test it live on this episode.

I'll have one more PodX-related episode with a full recap of the event on the next episode. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

I attended PodX in Nashville today and most of my time there was spent having conversations. As you can imagine, this kind of situation can stress your throat, affect your voice, and cause vocal strain.

One of the first people I met at PodX was a rep from Vocal Eze, a spray designed to help keep your throat lubricated and hydrated. Is it a good solution for when you've overused your voice? I test it live on this episode.

I'll have one more PodX-related episode with a full recap of the event on the next episode. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

A new podcasting conference is in Nashville this week. It's called PodX and, according to the websites, has been "created for podcast fans, aspiring podcasters, and industry pros."

Is it a good conference for podcasters?

I didn't go today. I did get a message from a friend in the podcasting industry about his experience there, which I share with you on this episode.

I'm going tomorrow to see PodX for myself and will report back with firsthand experience. To make sure you don't miss that episode, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

A new podcasting conference is in Nashville this week. It's called PodX and, according to the websites, has been "created for podcast fans, aspiring podcasters, and industry pros."

Is it a good conference for podcasters?

I didn't go today. I did get a message from a friend in the podcasting industry about his experience there, which I share with you on this episode.

I'm going tomorrow to see PodX for myself and will report back with firsthand experience. To make sure you don't miss that episode, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

Lots of people ask me How To Get Your Podcast On The Radio.

Does Radio.com count? If so, listen up for info on how to get your podcast there too.

Also in this episode, I talk about my philosophy of where to distribute your podcast and the best way to get people to subscribe to your podcast. 

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

Lots of people ask me How To Get Your Podcast On The Radio.

Does Radio.com count? If so, listen up for info on how to get your podcast there too.

Also in this episode, I talk about my philosophy of where to distribute your podcast and the best way to get people to subscribe to your podcast. 

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

This mic boom by Rode is nice. It's around $100 and is sturdy enough to hold "heavy" broadcast mics, such as the RE20. If you want a boom that will last, I recommend it or something by OC White.

But if you're using a "handheld" mic, such as an SM58 or ATR2100 (the mic I used to record this episode), there's a $15 option that may work well for you.

Listed as "NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand, Max Load 1 KG Compact Mic Stand Made of Durable Steel for Radio Broadcasting Studio, Voice-Over Sound Studio, Stages, and TV Stations" on Amazon, this isn't a bad boom. It's cheap, it's small, and it's not something that will last long with hard use, but if you're gentle with your stuff and don't need it for daily use, it's a good option to consider.

As podcasters, I think it's important that we embrace podcasting and how it's different from radio. And one of the ways that it's different is we can do something great for not a lot of money. For under $100, you can get an ATR2100 with the Neewer boom and, assuming you have a computer to record with, be good to go.

I'm showcasing how different people make their podcasts with photos of podcasts studios on the Big Podcast Instagram account. Whether you're using inexpensive gear like an ATR2100 with the Neewer boom or something pricey, I hope you'll send me a photo of your setup, so I can showcase it for others to see and be inspired by.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

This mic boom by Rode is nice. It's around $100 and is sturdy enough to hold "heavy" broadcast mics, such as the RE20. If you want a boom that will last, I recommend it or something by OC White.

But if you're using a "handheld" mic, such as an SM58 or ATR2100 (the mic I used to record this episode), there's a $15 option that may work well for you.

Listed as "NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand, Max Load 1 KG Compact Mic Stand Made of Durable Steel for Radio Broadcasting Studio, Voice-Over Sound Studio, Stages, and TV Stations" on Amazon, this isn't a bad boom. It's cheap, it's small, and it's not something that will last long with hard use, but if you're gentle with your stuff and don't need it for daily use, it's a good option to consider.

As podcasters, I think it's important that we embrace podcasting and how it's different from radio. And one of the ways that it's different is we can do something great for not a lot of money. For under $100, you can get an ATR2100 with the Neewer boom and, assuming you have a computer to record with, be good to go.

I'm showcasing how different people make their podcasts with photos of podcasts studios on the Big Podcast Instagram account. Whether you're using inexpensive gear like an ATR2100 with the Neewer boom or something pricey, I hope you'll send me a photo of your setup, so I can showcase it for others to see and be inspired by.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.