0:10 Why podcasting isn’t going anywhere.
1:11 Think about what inspires and excites you.
1:49 Talk about whatever you are obsessed with.
2:07 How to let your ideas flow.
0:27 Should you use a USB microphone?
0:51 Other microphone choices to consider.
1:33 Why you should always trust your own ears.
1:43 Considering the placement of your microphone.
2:31 Why you should test different kinds of microphones.
0:18 The creative process: chipping vs. building.
1:06 How podcasts are becoming emergent.
1:45 Documenting the ordinary to inspire others.
2:13 Why you should podcast like a dog.
0:19 Branding and podcast descriptions.
0:39 Thinking about your target demographic.
1:09 Why you should tell people exactly what they’ll get if they listen.
1:24 How to write a podcast description
0:16 Dealing with fear.
0:55 Why it really is important to share your story.
1:09 Fighting fears, in publishing and podcasting.
1:40 Why you need to just do it.
0:23 Why your episode title can make a big difference in branding.
1:15 The importance of numbering your episodes.
1:40 Elements to consider when naming your episode.
1:51 Creating a title for your interview episode.
2:38 Why you should consider your podcast tone and audience.
2:54 Testing and getting feedback.
0:12 How we have been conditioned to listening.
0:46 Finding people to listen to you.
1:06 Why the second wave of podcasting is undersaturated.
1:40 Documenting the world around you
0:25 Why it’s so complicated to record outdoors.
1:11 Strategies for reducing background noise.
1:50 Identifying sound and choosing where to record.
2:50 Why podcasting doesn’t have to be broadcast quality.
3:08 Determining the level of your microphone.
3:48 Trust your ears.
0:27 Why everyone really should share their story.
1:07 Everyone has something unique to share.
1:42 Why podcasting is about your story, not making money.
0:15 What is stumbling.
0:55 How stumbling can benefit your podcast.
1:27 Finding the balance in editing your podcast
0:15 Financially investing in books vs. a podcast.
0:53 Why you shouldn’t worry about monetizing your podcast.
1:36 Podcasting as an intimate experience with your listener.
0:22 What are plosives?
1:02 Why certain sounds create distortions.
2:03 How to deal with plosives.
2:32 Avoiding feedback while recording.
0:26 How podcasting involves your underused sense.
1:04 Why are our eyes are over-exhausted.
1:31 Slowing down to escape the interruptions.
1:57 Podcasting as an opportunity to access people’s ears.
0:26 Visualizing microphones.
2:08 How to create good sound.
2:41 Tips for different microphones.
3:31 Why listening is the best method
0:28 The significance of raw emotion in recording.
1:55 What makes great podcasts great.
2:24 The magic of voice and sound
0:17 Why we can listen while we drive, but probably shouldn’t eat.
1:01 Challenge: can you drive while you speak?
1:32 Treating your podcast like a friend in the car.
0:19 The pros and cons of social media.
1:07 The illusion of social media vs. the realness of podcasting.
1:53 Why your voice needs to be heard.
0:28 The ubiquity of microphones.
0:42 Thinking about your current sound.
1:16 How to take one step forward in recording.
1:56 Experimenting with recording.
2:55 How external sound can add to the atmosphere of your podcast.
0:22 How to use description in podcasting.
0:38 Setting the scene.
1:13 Podcasting as a new medium.
1:38 How sharing your world shares value.
0:29 Why I love realistic podcasts.
0:52 The first wave of podcasting was more techy - and more tricky.
1:22 The benefits of having a recording and listening device in your hand.
1:55 Why there’s still time to get into podcasting.
2:15 Be careful of overproducing your podcast.
2:26 Why it’s ok for listeners to hear the imperfections in your podcast.
0:17 Why we are in the second wave of podcasting.
0:42 Thinking like a podcaster, not a broadcaster.
0:54 Focusing on conversation and atmosphere.
0:15 Introducing Podcasts That Matter
0:28 Why podcasts are a big part of our lives.
0:55 How podcasts empower you to be a thought leader.
1:32 Encouragement to lead others.