The Pros and Cons of Video Podcasting

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Keeping up with the Joneses can be a tempting strategy in the podcasting game. But before you hit record, let’s pause and unpack the pros and cons of video podcasting. To video podcast or not to video podcast? That’s the big question we’ll be answering today. Let’s delve into the details to help you decide…

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Rode PSA1 – A Dependable Boom Arm for Podcasters

There’s nothing worse than the sound of table bumps or desk thuds in your podcast recordings. These noises are unmistakable, causing desk vibrations that reach your microphone. They’re challenging to remove in post-production and leave you with subpar audio quality. I’d tell you to stop touching your table, leaning on your elbows, and stop getting…

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ChatGPT: Unlock Your Podcast’s Potential With AI

What up Poddy People? I’m back on the blog this week talking about ChatGPT. I know, I know, the whole “AI” thing. Are you sick of it yet? Honestly, I was, until I put my ego aside and really started digging into it. At the time I’ve writing this, I’ve been experimenting with it for…

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5 Steps To Build An Engaging Podcast

With so many podcasts out there, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd and keep listeners engaged. By now, you should know that creating an engaging podcast requires more than just recording your voice and hitting publish. It requires careful planning, preparation, and execution, to keep your audience interested and coming back…

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Step-by-Step: How to Make a Video Podcast

Podcasts have taken the world by storm in recent years, with millions of people tuning in to listen to everything from true crime stories to cooking tips. But have you considered taking your podcast to the next level by adding video? Creating a video podcast can help you engage with your audience in a whole…

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Libsyn: Podcasting Hosting Made Easy

Libsyn is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that has been used by thousands of podcasters since its inception in 2004. It’s short for “Liberated Syndication”. Libsyn provides podcasters with everything they need to create, distribute, monetize podcasts. In this blog post, I’m diving into some of Libsyn’s key features. My goal is to help…

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How To License Music For a Podcast

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Using music in a podcast seems simple enough. You find the song you want, download it, and mix it into your episode, within your DAW. Then a few weeks later you get a cease and desist email and notice that your episode was pulled offline. Sound familiar? If so, it’s probably because you didn’t get…

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How To Hook New Listeners with Podcast Intros

Podcast intros, what are they? How do you create one? How can you use them to hook in your listeners and build more engagement? Well, there are several different techniques that people use to kick off their shows. So, in this article, I’m outlining them for you, as well as a couple ways to drive…

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Utilizing The Six Podcast Show Formats

How do you structure your podcast and what is a show format? A format is the way that you keep your content organized and consistent. Without one, your show might seem a little random and disjointed. Sticking to a format is the key to retaining your audience, and easing your production workflow. In this post,…

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