How do I start a podcast?

“If you have the spark of ‘it’d be kind of cool to start a podcast,’ I think then jumping in and doing it regardless is the way to go, and you kind of build the track as the train goes down it.”

~ Tom Buck

• Finding your “why” and target audience
• Designing an episode structure
• Outlining your idea; design your episode structure
• Choosing a name for your podcast
• Drawing inspiration from other podcasts
• Being a podcast producer or partnering with the right one
• Keeping your podcast’s essence alive

What equipment do you need to get started?

“It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, it can start small. Understand what capabilities you need first and foremost so that you’re not buying all these things that you’re never going to use or that are going to overwhelm you.”

~ Luria Petrucci

“To get started, you could get a $20 microphone, a $10 XLR cable, and a $40 interface. You just need to understand the gear that you have and understand how to use it properly.”

~ Bandrew Scott

• Choosing the right microphone and mixer
• Scaling up to a multi-person podcast
• Adding video to your podcast
• Choosing the right camera
• Lighting your podcast for video
• Organizing your setup
• Live streaming your podcast
• Taking your podcast on the road

How to edit your podcast?

“My first piece of advice for any kind of editing is to respect your audience’s time. If your podcast is about politics and your friends go on a 10-minute tangent about popcorn maybe, consider editing that out.”

~ Bandrew Scott

• What to consider when editing audio

• What to consider when editing video

• Text-based editing

• Enhancing your content with AI

• Export your podcast

• Artwork requirements

How to publish your podcast?

“When it comes to audio podcasting platforms, it’s kind of okay to just blasted everywhere. But when you think of video platforms that have comments and engagement, you want to focus more because you need to be there in the community.”

~ Luria Petrucci

• Devising a distribution plan
• Hosting platforms and directories
• Growing your audience with social media
• Promoting your podcast
• Creating a release schedule
• Engaging with your audience