Podcasting 101
First things first:
“There is one thing you must do before you start podcasting: Commit.You must internally commit to podcasting, as you must do with anything that is potentially beneficial but takes some time and effort to do.”
-Pat Flynn, “Smart Passive Income” podcast host
What You’ll Need:
1) MicrophoneUSB or Analog
2) Audio Interface
3) ComputerMac or Windows
4) Digital Audio WorkstationAudacity is free & awesome!
Step 1: Narrow your topic & find your niche.
Step 2: Download, install, & setup your DAW
Step 3:
Step 4: Edit your recording
Step 5: Tag & Export your MP3
Step 6: Find a Host
Step 7: Get On iTunes
Step 8:
Recommended
Listening:
Nerdist Industrieshttp://nerdist.com/podcasts/
Curated Podcast Listeninghttp://earbud.fm/
Hardcore Historyhttp://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/
TED Talkshttp://www.npr.org/podcasts/510298/ted-radio-hour
Stuff You Should Know http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/
Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Projecthttp://www.tested.com/still-untitled-the-adam-savage-project/
Helpful Resources:
How To Start Your Own Podcasthttp://lifehacker.com/how-to-start-your-own-podcast-1709798447
How To Create Successful Digital, Audio, & Visual Contenthttp://training.npr.org/
Recommended Microphoneshttp://lifehacker.com/five-best-desktop-microphones-1558732156
5 Best DAW’shttp://lifehacker.com/5939740/five-best-audio-editing-applications
How To Podcast...The Podcast!http://podcastanswerman.com/learn-how-to-podcast/
Where To Buy Gearhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
