Podcasting Made Easy: Recent Episodes
Steve Hart
I recorded a music show and while it sounded okay, I felt something was a bit off – but couldn’t put my finger on it. The music seemed to be stereo, but it wasn’t. There was something up and I had no […]
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In this short-and-sweet episode I suggest two apps to record and edit your podcast. One is completely free and the other has a generous free trial period that will give you plenty of time to experiment and try it out. OcenAudio is […]
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Well, it’s been a long time… Since my last podcast I have moved countries to live in Melbourne and while my Just Jazz radio show has been going great guns, I have missed our weekly chats about all things podcasting. This week […]
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In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I discuss the option to record a podcast without wearing headphones, and some reasons why you must use them. In addition, I look at ‘imposter syndrome’ – it is something plenty of novice podcasters suffer from, and I explain why you should banish these thoughts from your mind.
Okay, here’s a curly one. Podcast listener Mark wants to know if he can podcast once a month instead of the recommended weekly frequency. Anything’s possible, but can a monthly podcast work…
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I have some suggestions on obtaining better recordings – I suggest podcasters consider Squadcast and (free) Cleanfeed – I look at ways to improve the launch of your podcast, and suggest getting a dedicated app for your show.
A chance Facebook call proved how versatile the platform can be for podcast interviews, and if you want to take your calls up a notch test out Call In Studio.
Building a solid listener base for your new podcast can be a daunting prospect, but there are some short cuts if your are bold enough. The first thing you should do is share your podcast everywhere you can across all social media platforms as well as specific forums aligned to the subject of your podcast. […]
Creating added value for your podcast subscribers is a great way to raise or boost your profile. One way to do this is to create a PDF or digital book made up of the key points of your podcasts, collated show notes, or with extra information that will be of interest to your subscribers. You […]
Sure, we all know to remove unwanted noises and mistakes from our podcasts, but audio editing can involve a lot more than the obvious. There’s an art to it that can really improve the impact your interviews have on your audience. Get the inside track on editing interviews in this edition (37) of Podcasting Made […]
There’s an audio recording and editing app I’ve been using on and off for a few years now that’s ideal for recording podcasts and radio shows. It’s totally free, reliable, and as solid as any audio app can be. I’ve recommended Ocenaudio to many friends who were looking for a simple no-frills way to record […]
It’s old advice, but well worth repeating. After you have a good number of podcasts under your belt it’s a good idea to listen back to older shows to see what you can learn from your mistakes. Well, perhaps mistakes is the wrong word. Listen back to decide what you can learn from your previous […]
If you like shouting into the wind then making a podcast could be for you. After all the technical aspects of recording and getting your podcast listed on the key platforms is done, the hard work begins – building an audience. However, remember that 70% of podcasts are accessed via iTunes, so if you aren’t […]
When it comes books to help you find your way as a podcaster, the field is wide open (I’ve even written one myself). Having worked in broadcasting during the 80s (using vinyl and tape), and then rekindling my love of broadcasting with a podcast in 2008, I thought it about time I refreshed my own […]
If you are knew to interviewing guests on your podcast you may feel a little nervous. That’s only natural. However, the more you know about your guest, and the reason you are interviewing them, then the better you will feel going in, and the better the interview will be for you, the guest and more […]
No matter how much you spend on a microphone the key to getting the best from it is for you to get to know it. To treat it like a friend. Only rarely can you just plug a mic in expect it to record a great performance. Every microphone has its own personality, it will […]
What would happen if your audience were shut out of using social media, or if you found yourself in hot water with the social media de-platform bots? You'd risk losing the ability to connect with your followers, to tell them of your new episode etc.
It seemed every man, woman, and their dog wanted to start a podcast in 2020. I guess people suddenly had time on their hands and decided that the time was right to launch the podcast they’d been talking about for the past five years. While plenty of people had the where-with-all to record something, plenty […]
Lots of people want to start a podcast but put it off because they doubt themselves. I’m here to say that you have a voice and if you want to start podcasting then you owe it to yourself to at least start. You may discover it’s not for you (as there is a bit of […]
We are all used to chatting over Voip services such as Skype and Zoom etc, and we all know the audio quality isn't always that brilliant.
It’s easy to get in a rut when it comes to producing a podcast every week – particularly if you are hosting a podcast on behalf of your company. Where do the story ideas come from? To help out, here are five ideas to lift your show out of the doldrums… In no particular order: […]
We’ve all seen the discussions about using music in podcasts…That’s right – you can’t use this week’s number one as the intro to your show – unless you have a licence to cover the royalties, have permission from all owners of the track, or you are reviewing a snippet to critique it. For your show’s […]
Having a dedicated website for your podcast can help podcasters in lots of ways. It provides a central anchor point for the podcast that isn’t reliant on any streaming service and it allows you to create and publish content that isn’t a podcast. For example, you may decide that a written feature is the best […]
Podcasts are an ideal addition to any company’s content marketing mix – and here’s why. Every current survey of podcast listenership shows that an increasing number of people are listening to them. Years ago podcasts were the product of geeks serving a niche market (they used to be called audioblogs). But during the last few […]
We’ve all seen the heated debates online about which microphone to buy; but the truth is there is no correct answer. In this episode of Podcasting Made Easy I look at the many factors to consider; the recording environment, the budget, and whether you should use a condenser, dynamic, or USB microphone. I say don’t […]
You see it at least once a week on podcast forums…Should I ask the person I am interviewing to sign a personal release form. My answer may surprise some.
It’s too easy to knock out a podcast episode, post it up and then sit back rubbing your hands – job done. But oh no, there is more to it than that. You need to promote each podcast to reach new listeners and increase your audience. To make an impact. So make sure to write […]
We all do it. We can talk all day to friends, colleagues and family without uttering a singled ‘um’ or ‘erm’. But sit in front of a microphone to record a podcast and they pour out. So how do professional broadcasters and newsreaders speak without making these unwanted noises? Practice, practice, practice – and a […]
Where to list your podcast Here are the key podcast distribution directories. List your podcast on these and before you know it your show will be appearing on them and dozens of other podcast sites you’ve never heard of – as their systems scour the net for new shows and automatically add them. Apple Podcasts […]
So governed are we by the clock that it is no surprise that someone writes to ask what time of day they should release their podcast to a waiting world.
So you want to start a podcast but there’s something stopping you. First it was the gear, then it was the space for a ‘studio’, and then having the time to prepare and record it. Okay, the time for procrastination is over. It’s time to start podcasting and you can only do that by actually […]
We’ve all done it. Recorded a podcast interview only to discover the audio is really bad for one reason or another. So, what to do? Yep, apps such as Pro Tools, Garage Band and Audition provide lots of tools, filters and options to help improve sound and remove unwanted noises. But to use them you […]
The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can. The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting – let’s record a podcast in the garden. Just because we can. No mixer, no expensive microphone, no room acoustics worries, no fixing up afterwards. Just raw […]
There are plenty of podcasters who do well just sharing their expertise and knowledge via their podcast without having to interview someone else. But if featuring guests on your podcast is something you want to do then that can be very interesting for your audience. It’s quite common that people will make contact with you […]
I learned a long, long, time ago that having a great product doesn’t automatically translate into great sales or popularity. You may offer great content that’s delivered to broadcast standard, but if no one knows about it then you are wasting your time. Sure, you’ll be on all the podcast distribution sites – along with […]
When a company makes a box of soap to sell their job doesn’t end once the boxes are packed up and placed in the warehouse. That’s when the real work of advertising and marketing starts. Once a firm has a product made they need to sell it; and that involves lots of marketing and advertising […]
While it’s all very nice sitting at home making podcasts, there’s nothing more exciting than actually getting out to events such as trade shows to interview people. They can be people such as experts in their field who are visiting your town, people you might not normally get to meet. Or maybe you want to […]
I have always been in favour of brevity. I guess it is due in part to my training as a journalist to report news in as few words as possible. It was a hard lesson when I first started out as my editor would tell me to cut my 1500 masterpeice to 450 words. Cut, […]
If you are blessed with two fully working ears then everything you hear is stereo. By default you will likely record stuff in stereo. In this episode of Podcasting Made Easy I explain why it’s natural to want to produce podcasts in stereo. But there are some reasons why you shouldn’t. Stereo MP3 files will […]
There is a lot to consider when it comes to designing your podcast artwork. In this episode of Podcasting Made Easy I say that restraint is a key requirement as it is ideal to keep the logo simple and restrict yourself to no more than 2 colours plus black or white. Ideally…use one colour. If […]
When you see that something is being offered for free then you pretty well know there will be a catch somewhere. But not today. If you have a way to record a podcast then you know that once that is done and ready to be released you will likely have to pay someone to host […]
Podcasts are an ideal addition to the content marketing mix – and here’s why. Every current survey of podcast listenership shows that more people are downloading them every week. What was once the media of geeks serving a niche market mushroomed into the mainstream years ago. Trouble is, not enough people in the advertising/marketing space […]
Passionate debates can frequently be seen on techie forums about which microphone people should buy for their podcast studio. Some people recommend very expensive microphones – some costing thousands – all without knowing too much about the person’s needs or their studio set up/location. I think it essential that nobody is put off following their […]
Give your listeners a voice Putting callers to air for a talk radio segment or podcast interview can add real life to your programme; but how to do it? While there are numerous ways to do this, bear with as there are some legal implications you need to be aware of. As a podcaster or […]
A fellow nightclub DJ showed me a painting an artist had made of him years earlier. At the time Dave and I were working at a club in Southend (UK), and one night instead of going our separate ways he invited me to his home to chill down. It was there he showed me the […]
Get the word on the street When I was a young news reporter stuck for something to write about my editor would send me out to go speak with people shopping in the High Street. It would mean approaching complete strangers, introducing myself and asking a question about something topical that I thought they would […]
If you want to know all there is to start podcasting for fun and profit then Podcasting Made Easy will answer all your questions. Order it here.
Passionate debates can frequently be seen on forums about which microphone VO artists, podcasters, and home-studio radio DJs should use. People have been known to chip in recommending that beginners (and anyone else) use very expensive microphones, some costing four figures – all without knowing anything about the person’s needs or their ’studio’ set up. […]