Podcast Theory

Getting the right equipment for your podcast does not have to break the bank. In fact, there are several options at your disposal that are quite affordable and will allow you to produce studio-quality recordings for all of your episodes.

Same goes for editing software. You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars to get a program that works.

In Episode 15 of Pod Theory, Jason Cercone provides some recommendations on recording equipment and editing software. Whether you're just getting started and need some direction on what to use or are looking to upgrade your current equipment and editor, this quick episode provides useful insight to help you on your plight.

NOTE: In this episode, I mention the Zoom H6 Handy Recorder not helping with long distance podcasting (or podcasts being recorded with Zoom, Skype, etc). This is not the case. If you have an H6 Handy Recorder, you can use it as your audio interface on your computer. The sound is phenomenal. I learned this after I recorded this episode. THE LESSON: Never stop learning new things.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

You could probably rattle off a dozen things without blinking that you think you need to make your podcast succeed and, chances are, you'll be correct. BUT...I guarantee you're forgetting the one thing that all podcasters need in order to launch their show and cultivate an active, engaged audience.

What is that one element? I'll cover it in detail on Episode 10 of Pod Theory. Click the play button, details inside.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Unless you're starting your podcast with an audience you've built through social media, an email list, blog, and/or another medium, your episodes will likely fall on deaf ears as you get things started. You need to build an audience. And while that's what your podcast is designed to do, it can get discouraging to see low download numbers when you've poured so much time and effort into getting your podcast launched.

Fear not, fellow podcaster! Podcasting, as well as starting fresh on any content medium, has its obstacles to overcome. If you take the necessary steps to build your audience, those numbers will eventually take off. And once they do, the sky's the limit.

In Episode 9 of Pod Theory, I'm going to share three things to keep in mind that will help keep your confidence up while numbers are lean and you work to build your audience.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

You could have a beer podcast, a marketing podcast, a financial podcast, a wrestling podcast, a sports podcast....doesn't matter. There is one cardinal rule by which all podcasters must adhere to lest ye wish to lose listeners and never have thine podcast grow.

What is the cardinal rule? SPOILER ALERT: You'll find it right here on Episode 8 of Pod Theory. Click the play button to learn more.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

If you're like me, you can talk about things you love for hours and hours and never get sick of the sound of your own voice. For me, golf, hockey, fantasy football, beer, marketing, brand development, and, of course, podcasting, can keep me in true Energizer Bunny form...going and going and going.........

It's this mindset that often leads to the birth of a podcast. As well it should. If you're passionate about something, starting a podcast that allows you to exploit those feelings can truly become a fruitful venture. And when you're looking to amplify your brand's message, a podcast offers a solid platform in which to do so.

I'm willing to bet you love your brand. So showcasing that love on a podcast will help you build a content medium that stands the test of time.

In Episode 7 of Pod Theory, I'm going to dig into why choosing a topic you love is an absolutely critical element to your podcast's growth and longevity. The goal is to create something with long-term appeal, and basing your podcast on a subject that grips you will allow you to do just that while building a loyal audience seeking knowledge on your topic of choice.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

In the early 2000s, EVERYONE had a blog. It took the Internet by storm. And, like most web-based platforms, brands and businesses found a way to leverage blogs as a means of communicating with their audience. Much like Facebook and Twitter, which were used for entirely different purposes when they launched, blogs became a focal point of content strategies for companies small and large - providing an online destination where news, product info, and industry innovations could be shared in full detail with the click of a button.

Fast forward to 2020 and what's all the rage? Podcasting. 'Starting a podcast' is the new 'starting a blog,' and people, brands, and businesses are embracing podcasting as the hottest and most effective medium for connecting with consumers. In fact, many blogs are used to house podcast content, thus making the actual blog an overall hub for communication and connectivity across the Internet.

Has podcasting replaced blogging? I'm going to analyze this question in Episode 6 of Pod Theory and provide some statistics that help answer this question.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

There are many, many podcasts out there right now that never made it to first base. They may be sitting there with one published episode...or, possibly NO published episodes. Some podcasts come out strong for the first few months, then consistency falls off a cliff and, eventually, new episodes vanish completely.

There are a lot of reasons why podcasts fail to gain any momentum, and on Episode 5 of Pod Theory, I'm going to dive into why and YOU'RE INVITED to hear all about it.

The idea is to not fall into the failure category and take the necessary steps to ensure your podcast succeeds. And that starts with planning. Stop and listen - more details inside.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Over a million active podcasts and counting for you to enjoy. More than 30 million podcast episodes right at your fingertips. Content can be found in over 100 languages. Over half the population of the United States is listening to podcasts.

There's no getting around it: podcasting is on fire. And if you aren't considering starting a podcast for your brand, you need considering lessons. Now is the time, and Pod Theory is the resource to help you do it right.

In Episode 4 of Pod Theory, I take a look at some statistics compiled by musicoomph.com that showcase how popular podcasting truly is.

As a wise man once said, "numbers don't lie." If these statistics don't get you excited and motivate you to grow a successful podcast, not much else will.

As mentioned in this episode, here are the 2020 Podcasting Stats courtesy of musicoomph.com


MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Podcasting is on absolute fire right now. There's no better time for your brand to start an engaging podcast that enhances your brand visibility, establishes your authority in your niche, and provides you a fun, innovative platform to spread your message where people are spending a lot of time.

There are a ton of reasons why podcasting has spiked in popularity. In Episode 3 of Pod Theory, I share five reasons why.

Podcast Stats courtesy of musicoomph.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

If this is your first dive into the world of podcasting and you don't have any experience on the mic, it can feel a little intimidating when you're just getting started.

But, just like anything else, the more you practice, the more you'll get comfortable.

In Episode 2 of Pod Theory, I share seven easy-to-implement tips and practices for increasing your comfort level speaking into a microphone and begin shaping your skill set as a podcast host.

MUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for Pod Theory - Big Vision - via purple-planet.com

Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production