So You Want to be a Podcaster

By Andrew Rappaport & Coleen Sharp

So you want to be a podcaster, our mission is to encourage and equip you for excellence in podcasting. I am Andrew Rappaport host of the Rapp Report and Apologetics Live and executive director of the ... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

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February 24, 2021Pitfalls – Mistakes People Make
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19
Not being prepared
Solution: allow time to prepare

Not being in agreement with the co-host
Solution: make an agreement upfront

Unrealistic expectations
Time
Solution: make a schedule

Amount of work
Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first

Audience size
Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloads
Solution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your podcast

Financial investment/cost
Solution: research upfront the cost

Not knowing your audience
Solution: need to learn who your audience is; you would ask your audience for feedback

Not knowing your purpose
Solution: Do you want your listeners to learn something? Be entertained? Work to answer the question, “What is your show about?” in 10 words or less.

Commitment
Solution: this is a decision one must make

Loss of passion
Solution: Know your purpose

Background noise
Solution: change the environment
Solution: put the dog out

Unexpected technical issues
Solution: learn the technology

Not getting the appropriate help
Solution: make sure that the person helping you knows what they are talking about
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46min
February 10, 2021Podcasting Services
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 18
Hiring out services
Hosting – episode 2 – Podcast RSS Feed, Hosting and Websites
Where to find people
https://www.upwork.com
Fiver.com

Coaching
Manager
Editing
Marketing
Transcription

Do it yourself
Training
Videos
Classes

Transcription
Otter.io
Temi (https://www.temi.com/)
Descript
AudioBurst
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26min
November 19, 2020How to monetize your podcast
So You Want to be a Podcaster Episode 17
Donations & subscriptions
patreon
Membershil tiers

PayPal
Donations through your website
https://donorbox.org/

Membership
Premium episodes only for members
Advertising
Advertising
Small
Larger advertisers
Most require at least 5000 downloads/episode in the first 30 days

Pay per thousand downloads in first 30 days
Here are the industry average rates for podcast advertising. Note CPM is cost per mille or cost per 1,000 listeners.
30 sec $18
60 sec$25
Podcorn
Show sponsor
Some hosts provide advertising options/or advertising network
Anchor
Red Circle
Merch
Make your own
Teespring
Printiful/shopify
Amazon
YouTube
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39min
September 17, 2020Sharing your episodes and social media
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 16
What to share
Share website link if possible or from the host site
Don’t share Apple or other app links

Social Media
Facebook
Pages vs. Groups
Pages
Groups

Twitter
Instagram

Use automatic tools if possible some can be tied to your website
Email List
Newsletter
Mail Chimp
Constant Contact

Ministry site

Check out all the podcasts are the Christian Podcast Community
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29min
May 21, 2020Show titles and Artwork
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 15
How to name
Apple names
Use questions
Describe a problem
Be descriptive of the content
Catch attention but be honest about the show
Do not use clickbait

Show artwork
Logo or show specific photos
Size of artwork
Do you have the rights to use the artwork?
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27min
May 07, 2020Show Notes
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 14
Importance of show notes
SEO value
Apple will now search audio

How do different apps handle show notes
Apple Podcast
Google Podcast
Overcast
Castbox
Downcast
Spotify
Tunein
Sticher
iHeart Radio
Podbean
Podcast addict

Blog post vs. description
Transcription or not?
Chapters or skip to
Add all your resources mentioned in the episode
https://www.brokenlinkcheck.com

RSS feed size
1 MB is the practical maximum, but I recommend smaller than 512 KB.
How to Shrink Your Podcast RSS Feed and Why It Matters The Audacity to Podcast with Daniel J. Lewis
Free RSS Validators
Podbase: For podcast feeds. Podbase will check your URL, make sure your XML is well-formed, and whether it is iTunes-compatible. It will also check for things like your cover art being in iTunes compliance, correct category, correct summary, and more.
Cast Feed Validator: For podcast feeds. This validates your feed, checks the main image, as well as media files while letting you visualize your podcast RSS feed.
Feed Validator: Feed Validator is for Atom, RSS, and KML feeds. LIke W3C, it also gives you highlighted errors with messages and information for each problem found.
W3C: W3C is for syndicated feeds. It works with RSS 0.90, 0.91, 0.92, 0.93, 0.94, 1.0, and 2.0. Enter the address of your feed and click “validate.” Errors will be highlighted, with messages for each problem. Not sure what the message means? There’s a “help” link with more details.

Examples
The Feed
The Briefing with Al Mohler example – don’t downgrade your show notes
The Audacity to Podcast
The imaged life
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35min
March 19, 2020How to Interview with Tracy Winchell
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13
Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests.
Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests.
Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life … What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode.

Things discussed:
What makes a good guest
Importance of honesty with the guest
Need for preparation with a guest
How to perform an interview

Get Tracy’s Radio Interview Tips

Check out Tracy’s Reboots podcast: Reboots Podcast
Listen to Andrew on Tracy’s show: Personal look into the Testimony of Andrew Rappaport
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43min
February 12, 2020Podcast Guests
So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 10
Podcast Guests
Getting Guests
Contacting guests

Scheduling Guests
Calendly
Schedulista

Media Package
Recording information
Any expectations (sharing, dress, etc)
Technical information (mics, noise, etc)
Waiver forms

Guest Communication
Getting guests to share the episode

Giveaways
Books from the guests
Publishers

Legal and Other Concerns
Be careful with implicate endorsements. Let your audience know if you have disagreements. The disagreements do not have to be mentioned but enough that the audience knows it is not an endorsement of everything they teach or believe.

Follow up
Remind guests to share the episode
Send a thank you card

Enter the Christian Podcast Community contest
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37min
September 19, 2019Types of Podcast Episodes
So You Want To Be A Podcaster
On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss types of podcast episodes.
Types of shows
Type of podcast
Game of thrones, not a good choice for a Christian
Baseball show, ok for a Christian

Types of episodes
Should match your show type
Solo or cohost or guest or team
Interviews
Authors
Other podcasters
Bloggers
Celebrities

Live or recorded
Google hangouts
Facebook live
Zoom
OBS

Length of episodes
Try to be consistent on length

If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community
Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport
Rapp Report Daily
Theology Gals
5 Solas Podcast
This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org
Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org
Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate
Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537
Give us your feedback, email us
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35min
July 06, 2019Podcast Ethics
This week Coleen and Andrew discuss ethics for Christian podcasters.
Remember why you are podcasting
8 Finally, brothers, (1)whatever is true, (2)whatever is honorable, (3)whatever is just, (4)whatever is pure, (5)whatever is lovely, (6)whatever is commendable, (7)if there is any excellence, (8)if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Php 4:8–9).
Behavior
For Christians – behavior on social media, being an example of Christ
Language
Misrepresentation
Click bait – what your show is about.

Playing with your download numbers
Posting old episodes on the same feed
Downloading your own podcast over and over
Do not buy downloads

Legal Issues
Copyright issues
Music
Other people’s content

Promotion
Plug other shows
When you promote someone you are endorsing them
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FAQs about So You Want to be a Podcaster:

How many episodes does So You Want to be a Podcaster have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.