What Is a Podcast? (Simple Explanation)
A podcast is like a radio show you record and put on the internet.
People can listen anytime, not live.
Examples:
Teaching (school subjects, skills)
Storytelling
Motivation
Religion
News
Interviews
Comedy
What You Need to Start a Podcast
You do NOT need expensive equipment.
Basic Requirements
Phone or computer
Internet connection
Spreaker account
Your voice + idea
Optional but helpful:
Earphones with mic
Quiet room
How Podcasting Works (Big Picture)
You create an account on Spreaker
You create a podcast show
You record or upload episodes
Spreaker hosts your audio
Spreaker helps share it to listeners (Spotify, etc.)
People listen and follow your podcast
Understanding Spreaker (Important)
Spreaker does 3 main things:
Hosting – stores your audio
Recording – lets you record directly
Distribution – sends your podcast to other platforms
You don’t need to upload separately to many sites—Spreaker helps with that.
Step-by-Step: First Podcast Episode (Beginner Friendly)
Step 1: Choose Your Podcast Idea
Ask yourself:
What can I talk about easily?
Who do I want to help or entertain?
Example ideas:
“Daily English Tips”
“Motivation for Students”
“Bible Stories”
“Life Advice”
👉 Keep it simple.
Step 2: Create Your Podcast Show
Inside Spreaker:
Podcast name → clear and simple
Description → explain what listeners will learn
Category → match your topic
Cover image → simple text + background
Step 3: Plan Your Episode (Very Important)
Before recording, write:
Topic
3–4 talking points
Short introduction
Short closing
Example structure:
Greeting
Topic introduction
Main points
Summary
Thank listeners
Step 4: Record Your Episode
You can record:
Inside Spreaker Studio
Or record with phone voice recorder and upload
Recording tips:
Sit close to mic
Speak clearly and slowly
Smile while talking (it improves sound!)
Step 5: Publish the Episode
Add:
Episode title
Short description
Episode number (Episode 1, 2, etc.)
Click Publish 🎉
Free vs Paid on Spreaker (Simple)
Free plan:
Limited storage
Good for learning
Paid plan:
More hours
Monetization options
👉 Start free. Upgrade later.
Growing Your Podcast (Beginner Tips)
Post regularly (once a week)
Share links on WhatsApp & social media
Ask listeners to follow and share
Improve one thing every episode
Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Waiting for perfect equipment
❌ Making episodes too long
❌ Not being consistent
❌ Giving up too early
👉 Your first episodes won’t be perfect, and that’s okay.
Motivation for You 💡
Most successful podcasters:
Started with one phone
Had few listeners
Improved over time
Starting is the hardest part—you’re already ahead 👏
