So you wanna get behind the mic or the camera and you gotta talk for a while? Be yourself. Don't put on a character you think people want to hear! I'll give you some tips on how you can overcome the butterflies and be a better you when you're doing your podcast.

Plus, this one's got a video version, too! Watch it on my website, PaulThePodcastGuy.com and on my Youtube Channel, Paul The Podcast Guy!

Today's Podcast Roulette is Chasing Tone: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpwwwbuzzsproutcom25488rss/chasing-tone-podcast

Coming up with a name is tough, I'm not gonna lie. Whatever you call your podcast has to represent your podcast well, and it WILL take work and lots of thought. But fear not, I have some handy rules I go over in this episode to give you what you need to succeed. 

Oh, and it's a short'un, too! About ten minutes! I've been making them pretty long lately and I figured I'd get in and out and leave you with just the info you need.

This week's Podcast Roulette was Broken Record with Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin. Pretty nice!

Listen to it here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/broken-record

What does it take to go viral? That's what we explore in today's episode! I mean, we go pretty deep on it. I break down three viral pieces of media and give you some important takeaways.

1. Charlie Bit My Finger. Why'd everyone share this video of a British kid biting his brother's finger? 

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

2. It's Not About The Nail. What was it about this video that made everyone take a side?

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg&t=32s

3. Serial. The most listened to podcast of all time that made people come back week after week. 

The podcast: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one

Are there more viral sensations I could have discussed? Of course. But dangit, I only have so much time.

Here's the Digg article I mentioned, too: http://digg.com/originals/why-audio-never-goes-viral

Figuring out who you should have on your podcast with you is a tough job. Having worked for a decade in radio with a buncha different hosts, I can tell you that it's a decision that shouldn't come lightly. In today's podcast, I go over how to make that decision so you won't be pulling your hair out every time you sit down to record!

I mentioned Valerie Geller's book, Creating Powerful Radio, and I suggest you get it: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Powerful-Radio-Information-Personality/dp/0240519280

I also mentioned Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, which you should listen to because it's funny: https://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien/

I'm also including a recipe for awesome guacamole because I think we're friends now: https://altonbrown.com/guacamole-recipe/

Making money off podcasting is the goal, right? But how's it gonna happen? Advertising or subscribers? Until recently that wasn't even a question, it HAD to be advertising. But the game is changing! Today I talk about how to find sponsors for your podcast and what changes we might see as subscription models start appearing.

This podcast was inspired by this article from Tech Crunch:

https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/25/whats-next-for-podcasting-subscriptions-and-exclusives/

Also, today's podcast from Podcast Roulette is Stuff You Missed in History Class, which I recommend you check out:

www.missedinhistory.com

As always, if you have any questions or want to work directly with me on starting YOUR podcast, go to my website:

www.PaulThePodcastGuy.com

The more you tell people that you're going to start a podcast the less likely you'll actually do it. I go into the principles behind this in the podcast, of course. Here is the advice I go over:

1. Don't go around telling people you're starting a podcast.

2. Don't set a deadline for your podcast.

3. The 10 things you need to do before you can do those first two things.

Oh, and today's podcast recommendation is Lore. Seriously, go listen to this podcast NOW. It's awesome: https://www.lorepodcast.com/

Not EVERY podcast can be serious. This is a fun one because I hang out with my buddy Jeremy over at Movies Are Terrible and People Are Terrible. We talk about why people like podcasts, why it's just fine that anyone can do it, and why lots of ads you hear are terrible. That last one doesn't have anything to do with podcasting, but it's more of a general observation since we both write ads for a living.

And hey, I also guested on his video podcast! Watch that here:

People Are Terrible with guest Paul Stadden

Oh, and since we mention it in the podcast, you gotta check out Shooby Taylor because your life isn't complete until you do:

Shooby Taylor gets booed off stage

And come back next week for more podcast advice goodness!

At the Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Pursue Your Passion Conference I got to talk to hear some awesome speakers and meet lots of interesting vendors and guests. And they were kind enough to come join me to give advice on getting over your jitters and start public speaking! The people you'll hear from are:

Trish Taylor, author and speaker: TrishTaylorCoaching.com

Kolleen Chesley, founding director of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast: powerfulwomengulfcoast.com

Sally Vickers, used to do Toastmasters with this wonderful lady! If you don't know Toastmasters, it's a great way to get better at public speaking: www.toastmasters.org

Emily Elmore, speaker, coach, consultant, Air Force Pilot: elmorejohnson.com

Kristie Tobias, speaker, coach, health care consultant:  fearlesslymadeyou.com

Kasey Kimberly, teacher: LifeInBold.com

So you've got the idea for the podcast, you've got yourself a mic, but you still have to edit the thing. This week Paul helps you narrow down editing software choices!

1. Audacity

Cost: FREE!

Yes, Audacity is totally and completely free. You can download it here: https://www.audacityteam.org/

To save your files as MP3's, you do need to download the LAME MP3 encoder: http://lame.sourceforge.net/

Awesome Audacity Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCisC3sHneM&t=37s

2. Adobe Audition

Cost: $21 per month for the latest version, but there's a totally FREE option, too.

Audition CC: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html

The older but still well featured and free Audition 3.0 can be found in the Adobe Creative Suite 2.0 here: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs2-product-downloads.html?promoid=19SCDRQK

Awesome Audition CC Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en3qUvJG42s

Awesome Audition 3.0 Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoEdKtheV38

3. Avid Pro Tools

Cost: $600 and up for full versions, FREE for Pro Tools First.

Download Pro Tools First: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools-first

Full version: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools

Awesome Pro Tools First Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwVgaBOvP9s

Awesome Pro Tools Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxEZOGmitWg

Avid Support Communities: https://www.avid.com/avid-communities

4. Presonus Studio One

Cost: Basic version for FREE, Artist version is $100, the full Professional version is $400

Download any version of Presonus Studio One: https://shop.presonus.com/products/studio-one-4-prods

Awesome Presonus Studio One Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvlHCWRCbyg&t=34s

5. Logic Pro X

Cost: $200 in the Mac App Store, and you probably already have the free version... Garage Band!

Download Logic Pro X: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro-x/id634148309?mt=12

Awesome Garage Band Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlcLTqzIR8

Awesome Logic Pro X Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMlbRv8dnuE

Last week it was all USB mics, this week I'm helping you expand with some awesome audio interface options and traditional XLR mics. To do this, I enlisted the help of my friend Rick Puckett from Leitz Music in Pensacola (https://leitzmusic.com/)(m.me/LeitzMusicPensacola)

The gear we discussed today:

Digital Interfaces-

Presonus Audiobox itwo (and or Studio Bundle) $149.99-$249 Presonus Studio 6|8 $299.99 Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 379.99

Condenser Microphones-

Presonus M7 59.99 AkG P420 199.99 Sennheiser MK4 $299.99

As well as my personal mics, the Shure SM57 (I purchased from Reverb.com for $99 new) and Sennheiser MD421 (Purchased from Blues Angel Music by my wife for Christmas, which I'm sorry to say she may not do for you, but you can get them for $379.95 from them at bluesangelmusic.com).