Why Consistency in Podcast Format and Style Is Key
Stop! Don’t leave, you are at the right blog. I know right about now you are scratching your head, looking at the photo, and thinking to yourself. “Huh… How does… I thought this was… Wait, did I eat breakfast?” Trust me you are where you intended to be. Welcome to…
Read MoreThe Perfect Podcast Episode Length and Publishing Schedule
Look at that, you have arrived in the nick of time. This is the last element of your podcast’s pre-production. When you have done this final segment, you will have built the first pillar to a strong, successful podcast. Congratulations! You’ve got all your base elements, and like the star…
Read MoreNaming Your Podcast: What’s in a Name?
Your podcast is your baby, and as every parent knows, you have to give your baby a name. Otherwise how will people know what to call them when they are boasting and bragging about how awesome they are? If you want your podcast to be known, naming your podcast is…
Read MorePicking Your Podcast’s Unique Niche
You’ve got your ‘why’. Now it’s time to pick your niche. Which is preferred to picking your…nevermind – let’s just move ahead. Remember we previously discussed where your ‘why’ would fit? This place is called your niche, and it’s unique to you, and your podcast. With so many available podcasts…
Read MoreGive Your Podcast Direction By Defining Your ‘Why’ Before You Get Started
Congratulations, you have decided to create a podcast. No doubt you are excited to get started, dive right in, but have you done any planning? Who is your target audience? What platform are you using? Why do you want to make a podcast, and what will it be about? So…
Read MoreRemote Podcast Recording Via Zoom
Remote podcast recording via Zoom is fairly straightforward and you can likely get up and running without any instruction. But, as a podcaster you’re going to want the best audio and video quality. You’re not going to want to use the generic settings Zoom has in place for work meetings…
Read MoreAcoustic Treatment For Your Podcast Studio
So, you’ve got your dynamic microphones and you’ve done a few practice runs. You listen back and notice some reflections and slap backs in your audio. Dynamic mics are great for minimizing this, but they can’t do all the work. Your room’s acoustics also play a significant role. If your…
Read MoreHow Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be?
I get asked all the time what the ideal length for podcast episodes are. The truth is, it really depends on your format, genre and publishing schedule. But, let’s try and keep it relatively short, ok? We don’t need another 2-hour Joe Rogan copycat. As a host, how long of…
Read MoreTips for Conducting Better Podcast Interviews
Good podcast interviews make for good listening. If your podcast show format is relying heavily on interviews, it’s good to be prepared by doing your research on the guest and having a plan for the direction you want to take the interview. Interviews can be intimidating and often get thrown…
Read MoreQualities Of Successful Podcast Hosts
Successful podcast hosts bring more to the table than just captivating voices or large followings. While those assets can give you a head start, they’re not enough to sustain long-term success. What really distinguishes top-tier hosts is their dedication to mastering the art of podcasting. Whether innate or learned, essential…
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