So You Want to be a Podcaster: Recent Episodes
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 Christian Podcast Community. And I am Coleen Sharp host of Theology Gals Chief Administrator of the Christian Podcast Community.
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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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
Working with Others
Contract services
Logos, music, etc
Podcast reviews
Negatively reviews on other podcasts Writing your own reviews
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 9 Building An Audience This week Coleen and Andrew discuss building your podcast audience. Make A Podcast People Want To Listen To
Who is your target audience? What makes your podcast different than similar podcasts? You can market your podcast, if it’s not good, you aren’t going to get subscribers
Be realistic
Don’t obsess about numbers Slow & steady
It’s not one thing but many things
Get Your Name Out There
Social Media
Instagram Twitter Facebook
Facebook Pages Facebook groups
Make a group that attracts people interested in the subject
Make shareable content
Graphics
Wordswag
Audio grams
Headliner
Social media contests We’ll known guests Joint episodes
Advertising
Facebook Run commercials on other podcasts
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Editing Podcasts So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 8 On this episode Coleen and Andrew talk about editing your podcasts. They discuss tools, techniques and more.
Tools
Audacity Garage band Adobe Audition Hindenburg Auphonic plug-ins
Techniques
Noise reduction Compression Truncate silence
How much editing is needed
Every um Long pauses
Saving your file
Audio formats
MP3 M4A / AAC WMA
MP3 Bit rates
Do not use a variable bit rate
Might not play on all platform
Best is a fixed rate such as 64Kbps, 96Kbps or 128Kbps
64Kbps is AM radio quality; good for talk only 96Kbps is FM radio quality; good for talk and some music like bumper music 128Kbps is CD quality; good for recording music 192Kbps is high quality and probably not necessary for a podcast
Use either 22.05kHz or 44.1kHz (CD quality) Mono, stereo or joint stereo
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster |Episode 7 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew go over everything you need to do for your first episode.
Recording
What will you use to record?
Will differ if you’re on your own
Audacity garage band
Record multiple people
Zoom Zencaster
Hardware recording
Zoom H5, H6 Podcaster Pro
No inside jokes No copyright music no matter the length
Editing
Audacity garage band
Naming your podcast files
Short names Include an episode and a quick description Title
Specific No episode numbers No metatag stuffing
Posting
Depends on your host
Applying
iTunes – #1 directory Spotify – #2 directory and growing Google – they will find you like big brother Tunein – Alexa devices Stitcher iHeart Radio
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 6 Co-host(s) On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss co-hosts. Do you need a co-host? What things should you consider when looking for a co-host? How should you organize podcast responsibilities? Styles
Do you need a co-host?
Permanent vs. Guest co-host Why you might want a co-host
Test your chemistry Humor, seriousness, etc Strong personalities can collide
Can be awkward Can end relationships
Solo shows or solo interviews Everything scripted or ad hoc or in the middle
Need an outline
How many co-host
Topics
What sorts of topics
Agreements
Have a planning meeting When you’ll record Shared responsibility vs. Just show up Who is going to lead
Who starts the show Who keeps you on topic
Have set responsibilities
Know who will do what
Editing Preparing Social media
Guest
Who is going to schedule Will your guest clash with one of the co-hosts
Have a plan for disagreements
Be Flexible
Things change
Work Marriage Baby Life
Contracts
Yes you are friends today but …….
Know who owns the podcast Make a plan before the break-up
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 5 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss considering the cost of podcasting. New podcasters should make an initial, realistic commitment before releasing their podcast. They should understand the time commitment involved and set realistic goals. Andrew and Coleen also discuss being realistic about your numbers. They play a clip of an interview Andrew did with Tracy Winchell from the Reboots podcast. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals 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 info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com
So You Want To Be a Podcaster? | Episode 4
On this week’s episode Andrew and Coleen discuss logos and intros for your podcast.
Logos-Creative Imaging Studios
Podcast Sound Fixer or email PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com (Mikhail)
Podcast Music Sites
Free Music Archive
Source Audio
Premium Beat
Audio Jungle
Pond5
Shutterstock Music
podcast p.s.
Podcast Music
Incompetech
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 3
On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss equipment. This episode will tell you everything you need to know the equipment to get started with podcasting.
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Microphones
Samson Q2U ATR2100 Shure SM7B AT2020 USB or XLR Blue Yeti
Mixers
Q802 USB
Headphones
Are they needed?
External recorder
Zoom H6 & H5 Podcaster Pro
Software
Google hangouts Zoom Audacity
Christian Podcast Community Podcasts
If you’re interested in joining the Christian Podcast Community
Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport
Rapp Report Daily
Theology Gals
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 2 On this episode, Coleen and Andrew discuss RSS feeds, hosting and websites. They tell you what you need to know to start your podcast. You can sign up with blubrry here. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals
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So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 1
On the first episode of So You Want To Be A Podcaster, Coleen and Andrew discuss the first steps to getting started with podcasting.
On this episode:
Why do you want to podcast? Do you have a message? Is there an audience? What do I want my audience to learn? What would my audience get from my podcast?
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Join the Christian Podcast Community Facebook group
Christian Podcast Community Podcasts
If you're interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community
Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport
Rapp Report Daily
Theology Gals
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 info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believe at http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believe at http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com