Discover affordable podcasting gear, listener growth strategies, and exclusive discounts on podcasting gear from David Hooper in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• Podcasting During the Holidays: Importance of maintaining connections with listeners through podcasting during the holiday season.

• Big Podcast Insider Newsletter: Overview of items covered in newsletter issue number 211, including podcast studio setup, gaining more listeners on Apple Podcasts, and improving microphone audio.

• Affordable Podcast Studio Setup: How to create a podcast studio for $158 with specific equipment recommendations like the Shure SM58 microphone and Focusrite Vocaster One interface.

• Apple Podcasts Category Personalization: New updates to Apple Podcasts that make it easier for listeners to discover podcasts based on their favorite categories.

• Localizing Your Content: Importance of modifying your podcast delivery and content to better fit the needs and preferences of your audience.

• Microphone Modification: How to make a $139 AKG Perception microphone sound like a $3500 Neumann U 87 mic with a simple $10 modification.

• Unlimited Music Licensing: Information on obtaining unlimited licensing for over 300,000 music tracks and sound effects for a one-time fee.

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Episode Timestamps

• 03:52 Mic with monitor and gain controls simplifies recording
• 06:48 Make your podcast compete using "life experience" and quality audio
• 11:40 Adapt delivery to fit audience needs - this is how McDonald's got so big!
• 15:32 DEAL >>> Unlimited music downloads: $99 one-time, worldwide license
• 17:31 Affordable, reliable microphone choice for field use
• 19:46 Free backup storage - protect your podcast recordings!

The Newsletter for Podcasters

• Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter ​

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 211 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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