Today, we’re answering a question we get a lot. How do you start a podcast? We’ll tell you everything you need to know, from hardware to software to thoughts on content and format. Scroll down to our shownotes for a full list of the products and services discussed. Enjoy.

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Show Notes 

Hardware

(00:03:57) - (First question) - The hardware needed to start a podcast

(00:05:16) - Considering different microphone options

Shure MV7 | Shure SM7B | ATR2100x

Software

(00:06:20) - Software required to record a podcast

(00:09:48) - Specific devices made for podcasting when not using an iPhone or laptop - Podtrak, RODECaster

(00:10:23) - A breakdown of Descript, a transcript and audio editing program 

(00:14:14) - Getting the audio file to the masses, creating an RSS feed

Libsyn | Megaphone | Transistor 

(00:16:33) - Uploading to the digital distributor 

(00:19:57) - The costs involved with distributing your podcast to the world

(00:20:58) - The statistics and a breakdown of downloads and streams

Music

(00:24:33) - Creating the theme music

Pond5 | Epidemic Sound

(00:27:22) - Sourcing narrators for the introduction voice over

Content

(00:29:07) - Deciding on what content to create a podcast about

(00:33:54) - Focussing content to make the podcast unique

(00:35:17) - Choosing a title for the podcast

(00:38:46) - The key thing to get started - just do it! 

Launch

(00:40:59) - The launch strategy 

(00:44:03) - Networking with existing podcasters in your area to create a buzz