Jey's Podcasting Journal
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is my daily journal of my experiments with the technology and techniques of podcasting.
I hope to help you be a better podcaster.
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050 - My Top Three Lessons After Publishing Fifty Episodes In Fifty Days
February 22, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBI'm taking a pause to reflect and celebrate this fiftieth episode. My top three lessons are: 1. Deadlines are essential to keeping my promise to ship. 2. Creating a clear mission I believe in is also key to help me keep my promises to you, my listener. 3. Falling in love with the process, is a greater reward than how an episode turns out PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: My Car Record...
049 - Youlean Loudness Meter & Generating Noise to Calibrate Noise.
February 21, 2021 23:58 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBI have to turn off my workflow to present this episode on generating noise to demonstrate the concept of Noise floor. So this episode is going to sound very rough. Learn how to generate noise so you can calibrate a noise floor level that's acceptable to you. Also an intro to the Youlean Loudness meter (free version). A great way to measure loudness. And you can use LUFS to determine your noise-floor too. So pick a method that works for you and stick to it. I also use the Youlean met...
048 - Noise Floor and Room Tone
February 20, 2021 23:53 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBThe noise in your recording environment in addition to the noise in your recording equipment adds up to what is called the noise floor. Let's explore how to measure this. Understand what an acceptable noise floor level might be. And understand what a signal chain is and how to use it to systematically reduce the noise floor. And there's just enough time to explore what room tone is and why it should be captured in all your recordings. Note: my experiment at the end of the recording did...
047 - 32 Bit Float Recording Is Going to Change Everything
February 19, 2021 23:56 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBWith 32bit Float recorders you'll never have to set the gain again. Never have to worry about clipping. Or having guests that speak to quietly. You don't even have to monitor your recorder. Because you can fix everything in post-production. Sound to good to be true? Join me and find out! To dig into the mathematics behind 32bit float technology check out this site: https://www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-files-explained/ PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording...
046 - Normalization
February 18, 2021 23:56 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBThis process makes sure our tape is at the right volume. But what does right mean. What's the difference between Peak Normalization and Loudness Normalization. Which is more important for podcasting? Let's Explore. And thanks to the Audacity to Podcast show. I drew a lot of info from this site and this post in particular: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-and-how-your-podcast-needs-loudness-normalization-tap307/ Tools for loudness normalization: Auphonic.com FixMyLevels PRODUCT...
045 - Reducing Sibilance that Sizzling S and C sound
February 17, 2021 23:38 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBToo much sibilance makes listening uncomfortable. Let's explore what we can do to reduce this during production including the "pencil trick" for side addressed mics. And in post production, let's explore why it's more efficient to use a plugin than try to manually remove this type of distortion. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U no wind cover or pop-filter for the test. Both put back on for the narration. Recording device : Zoom H6 Recording location: Sitting on my bed. R...
044 - Effects Chain Sequence
February 16, 2021 23:58 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBThe order that you apply your effects and treatments matter. Join me to explore this. This is a very quick episode. I want you to understand the logic of the sequence I'm presenting this material so you can experiment for yourself. Remember: Remove before Enhancing. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Microsoft Lifechat LX6000 USB Headset Recording device : Dell G7 Windows 10 via USB Recording location: Sitting at dining table - no pillowfort Recording app: Audacity for Windows Recordi...
043 - Noise Suppression Tools in Zoom & Krisp
February 15, 2021 23:18 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBToday I test the in-built noise suppression tool in Zoom. And I test a commercial noise suppression tool called Krisp. Let's see if we can save time in post-production by using simple tools to suppress noise during recording. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U for the narration. Microsoft Lifechat LX 6000 for noise suppression tests. Recording device : Zoom H6 for the narration. Dell G7 Windows 10 aptop for the tests. Recording location: Narration recorded sitting on my bed. T...
042 - Noise Gate. Get rid of mic bleed and breaths with this essential tool
February 14, 2021 23:37 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBHow do you get rid of sounds that leak onto your mic when you are not speaking? A noise gate is the answer. It's the go to tool if you or or guest's mics are bleeding into each other's recordings. It's good for removing loud breathing too. Let's explore how to use this tool. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording device : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for the narration. 2 x Samson Q2U into a Zoom H6 for the bleed tests. Recording location: Narration recorded...
041 - Clipping: How to prevent it and options to repair it.
February 13, 2021 23:06 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBIf your sound is amplified too high then you'll go beyond your recorder's ability to capture all the frequencies resulting in a distortion called clipping. Let's explore what we can do about that. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U Dynamic with pop filter and foam windshield. Recording device : Zoom H6 Recording location: Sitting at my son's desk in the corner of his bedroom. Two pillows in a v shape around the mic. Recording format: WAV (16 bit stereo) Sample rate: 44100Hz ...
040 - High Pass Filter
February 12, 2021 22:12 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThe High Pass Filter is the go to tool to get rid of or reduce low frequency noise. Listen to learn how flexible this tools is. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U Dynamic with pop filter and foam windshield. Recording device : Dell G7 Windows 10 Laptop via USB Recording location: Sitting at dining table - no pillowfort but fairly non-reverberant location with soft furnishings and bookshelves. Recording app: Audacity for Windows Recording format: WAV (16 bit stereo) Sample rat...
039 - How to get rid of hiss
February 11, 2021 21:52 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBAll electronic devices generate hiss. Let's explore what to do to prevent it getting on to your recording. I forgot to mention that another way to reduce hiss is to use better equipment or connections. So to eliminate the hiss I get connecting my mic to my computer via USB - I can connect my mic to my digital recorder (Zoom H6) via XLR cable and then my Zoom to my computer via USB. The quality of this chain is much higher and there would not be any noise. Also I forgot to mention Auphoni...
038 - Noise: Radio Frequency (RF) Noise
February 10, 2021 23:20 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBI'm going to start exploring the typical sorts of noise that might get onto your tape and how to deal with it. If you can deal with it at all!!! Let's start with RF Noise. This is usually from mobile phones. But there are other electrical devices that can generate noise. If your mic doesn't have RF shielding then might be vulnerable. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording device : Dell G7 Windows 10 Laptop via USB Recording location: Sitting at dining ta...
037 - Phantom Power versus Plug-in Power
February 09, 2021 22:42 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBLet's explore the three main ways to power your mic. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording device : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android Phone Recording location: Standing facing into my closet. Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording format: WAV (16 bit mono) Sample rate: 48kHz Editing app: Auphonic Edit for Android. Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leve...
036 - The Perfect First Digital Podcasting Interface Zoom Podtrak P4
February 08, 2021 23:58 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBLet's cut to the chase. This is the best Digital Interface for Podcasters starting out on your journey. The Zoom Podtrak P4. Join me to hear why. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording device : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android Phone Recording location: My bedroom, sitting on my bed facing my cloth covered headboard surrounded by my quilt and pillows. Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording format: WAV (16 bit mono) Sample rate: 48kHz Editing ...
035 - Interfaces 1
February 07, 2021 23:41 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBLet's start looking at what interfaces are and what problems they solve. This could take a while!! Strap in! PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording device : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android Phone Recording location: My bedroom, sitting on my bed facing my cloth covered headboard surrounded by my quilt and pillows. Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording format: WAV (16 bit mono) Sample rate: 48kHz Editing app: Auphonic Edit for Android. Sound...
034 - MPOW 071 USB Headset
February 06, 2021 23:43 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBI've been recommending this headset for a while because I've heard podcaster who use them. But I thought I'd get pair to just make sure they are good. And they are!! Listen to the show to hear how they sound. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: MPOW 071 USB & 3.5mm Headset Recording location: My bedroom, facing into my closet Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording format: WAV (16 bit mono) Sample rate: 48kHz Editing app: Auphonic Edit for Android. Sound Treatment: Auphonic P...
033 - Who is you show for?
February 05, 2021 23:13 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBUnderstanding who your show is for is important in so many ways. Listen to find out why. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: My bedroom, sitting on my bed facing a cloth covered head-board with my quilt and pillows around me. My mic: I hand-head my Galaxy Note 4 on speaker mode (no headphones) I had a foam windshield covering the mic end of the phone. Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording form...
032 - Raw unedited, untreated recording (feel free to skip it)
February 04, 2021 23:58 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBI had 10 minutes to publish before my midnight deadline. So I did a test of a condenser mic I had. It's pretty awful production. But I had to publish. This show is my daily practice. It's the best I could do in the time. PRODUCTION NOTES: Mic: Marantz MPM-1000U Recording software: Audacity No editing or treatment. Uploaded to Anchor.fm for publication and hosting.
031 - Headsets. The fastest way to record good sound.
February 03, 2021 22:24 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBA modest headset can give you good sound. It's so quick and easy to plug it in and record. Let's look at my recommended headset and why they are a great choice for podcasting. I recommend: 1. Mpow 071 USB Headset 2. Sennheiser PC 8 USB Headset PRODUCTION NOTES Mic & Headphone: Microsoft Lifechat LX6000 Recording location: Dining table. No pillow fort but I have thick curtains to the left of me and a laundry rack full of clothes in front of me. Recording app: Audacity Recording for...
030 - Multiple USB Mics
February 02, 2021 22:12 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBIt is now possible to connect multiple USB mics directly to your computer. But is this useful in practice. Let's explore. But I'll have to leave you to search on how to install these apps for your setup. You will need: For Apple: Go into your system tools and create an Aggregate Device. Lot's of instructional videos out there to guide you. For Windows you can install: Asio4all at https://asio4all.org/ , and a DAW that can handle ASIO, like Reaper or Audition. Note that Audacity will no...
029 - XLR Mics Versus USB Mics
February 01, 2021 23:33 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBUSB mics and XLR mics have strengths and weaknesses. So which one should you choose. Guess, what? You can have both! PRODUCTION NOTES Mic: Samson Q2U Mic position: Mounted on the Samson supplied small desk stand (you can hear the noise of me leaning on the table, a couple of times) Recording Device: Zoom H6 Digital Recorder connected via XLR cable to the mic. Recording Software: Audacity Recording location: Dining table (pillow-fort surrounding the mic) Recording format: 24 bit WAV f...
028 - Condenser Microphones (Powered Mics)
January 31, 2021 22:10 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBCondenser mics are awesome but you need the right recording space, free of noise, to exploit the benefits. I don't recommend them for home podcasters starting out. But I'd love a shotgun condenser mic. PRODUCTION NOTES Mic: Samson Q2U Mic position: Mounted on the Samson supplied small desk stand Recording Device: Dell G7 Laptop Recording Software: Audacity Recording location: Dining table (no pillowfort) Recording format: 24 bit WAV file Sample rate: 44100Hz Editing app: Audacity...
027 - Unpowered Mics (aka Dynamic Mics)
January 30, 2021 23:57 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBUnpowered mics (otherwise known as Dynamic mics) are a great choice for podcasters without access to a sound proof studio. Find out why. I recommend Samson Q2U dynamic microphone Audio Technica AT2005 dynamic microphone Audio Technica ATR2100x dynamic microphone But check them out yourself before buying. See other reviews elsewhere, please!! PRODUCTION NOTES Mic: Samson Q2U Mic position: Handheld (bad, bad, idea especially for a Q2U which picks up hand sounds - but circumstances f...
026 - Microphones!!! What mic should I buy?
January 29, 2021 23:40 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBWhat's the first question you need to ask when before choosing and external mic? This is going to take a while..so strap in and let's start our adventure to find the perfect mic for your set-up. PRODUCTION NOTES Mic: Samson Q2U with USB connection. Foam windshield covering the mic. Mic position: supplied tripod. The mic is angled 45 degrees on to my mouth to avoid popping and sibilance. No pop shield. Distance from my mouth is my palm's width (approx 3-4 inches) Recording Device: Dell...
025 - Zoom as a tool to record interviews
January 28, 2021 23:54 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBZoom is the most versatile free tool to record multi-track interviews. Listen to find out why and how to get the most out of it. I mentioned that Audacity may need you to install the FFmpeg plugin before it can open Zoom's .m4a audio files. Here's the entry from the manual: FAQ:Installing the FFmpeg Import/Export Library (https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/faq_installing_the_ffmpeg_import_export_library.html). But it's probably easier to find a tutorial from Youtube. PRODUCTION NOTES M...
024 - Multitrack: Why should I record in multitrack, whatever that is?
January 27, 2021 23:48 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBRecording with each voice on a seperate audio track makes your life so much easier when editing your show. Find out why. I used a new recording setup today. My first recording (for this show) using a laptop and external mic. It turned out a little to much bass. I've been recording with a phone for so long that my mic skills are rusty! PRODUCTION NOTES Mic: Samson Q2U with USB connection Recording Device: Dell G7 Laptop Recording Software: Audacity Recording location: Dining room at my...
023 - More Cloud Sites to Test and Archive Your Episodes
January 26, 2021 23:15 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBAudius.co and Audiomack.com are two free music hosting sites that you can use to upload your episodes for testing and/or archiving your show. They are both free and have virtually no upload limits. Join me to hear how you can make the most out of these services. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: My bedroom, sitting on my bed facing my cloth covered headboard with a quit and pillows surrounding me. My mic: ...
022 - Checking Your Recording Before Publication
January 25, 2021 23:44 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBTwo simple ways to review your show before publication by uploading your show to the cloud. First we look and the pro's and con's of on-line storage sites like Dropbox or Google Drive. Then we explore Soundcloud and a way of listening to your show. Or perhaps your experiments in podcasting before committing to a podcasting host. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: My bedroom, standing very close to my cur...
021 - Weekly Planning and Review of your Show
January 24, 2021 20:45 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBToday I explain how carving out time in my calendar to hold a weekly planning and review session is transforming my ability to ship this podcast. And I'm less stressed too! PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: My bedroom, sitting on my bed facing a cloth covered head-board with my quilt and pillows around me. My mic: I hand-head my Galaxy Note 4 on speaker mode (no headphones) I had a foam windshield covering ...
020 - Podcasting For Free in 10 Steps
January 23, 2021 23:11 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBHi Podcasters. This is a workflow summarizing my 20 day experiment to create a podcast for free using only a mobile phone. It's been fun. And I'll continue to use a lot of this process and tools. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: My bedroom, talking into my closet. My mic: I hand-head my Galaxy Note 4 on speaker mode (no headphones) Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android Recording format: WAV (16 bi...
019 - Cleanfeed the Almost Perfect Recorder
January 22, 2021 22:51 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBI've found the last piece of the toolkit I need to record a podcast. The free version of Cleanfeed from Cleanfeed.net is perfect for recording interviews over the internet. The only down side of the free version is that it only records to a single track. Otherwise listen as I explain how awesome it is. I used Cleanfeed to record this entire episode. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. My son used a Windows 10 Laptop Recording...
018 - Recording Interviews On Phones Using Skype
January 21, 2021 23:39 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBIt's free to record Skype conversations on mobile. Would I recommend it? Yes, but with certain conditions. Listen to my latest episode to explore my reasons. Special thanks to my son, Rohan for helping me test. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. My son used a Windows 10 Laptop Recording location: I was in my front room. My son was in his bedroom. We were on the same wifi network. My headset and mic: Bose QuietComfort 25 ...
017 - Skype Test
January 20, 2021 22:29 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBToday I'm testing how to get audio good enough for an interview using Skype on my phone. Recording with Skype is easy. Capturing good audio quality recording...not so much...yet. My investigations continue. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. My son used a Windows 10 Laptop with using it's built in mic. Recording location: I was in my mum's house in her front room. My son was in his bedroom. Microphone: phone mic (hand-held) ...
016 - Three Variables of Recording Remote Interviews
January 19, 2021 23:32 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBThe three most important things that affect the sound quality of interviews recording remotely over the internet or phone networks are: 1. The technology you use. 2. The skill of you AND your guests in using that technology. 3. The internet or phone connection between you and your guests. Listen this episode to understand why. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Recording location: standing in my bedroom with my face in t...
015 - Anchor.fm : My Thoughts to Date
January 18, 2021 22:09 - 9 minutes - 9 MBI'm jotting down my thoughts on Anchor.fm . This is just an interim review after two weeks of their service. Overall it's good. I especially like the way I can upload my episode in audio segments and not one long audio file. This means it's super easy to update and episode if you plan well. Let's say you are reviewing 4 microphones. You could upload the review for each one as it's own segment. If something changed later about the mic you could pull down and replace just that segment. And...
014 - My First Remote Guest Interview
January 17, 2021 22:02 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBI'm testing my recording setup with a two minute, mini-interview with my son. We are going to record the conversation over a mobile phone network. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. And I used Sony MDR-V150 headphones as speakers and spoke into the mic of the phone. I hand held the phone. I was sat on my bed facing my cloth headboard. My son used an Apple iPhone 8 with a generic set of earbuds which had a built in mic. Recor...
013 - Rev Audio & Voice Recorder to Record Phone Interviews
January 16, 2021 23:26 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBI recorded this episode using the Rev Audio & Voice Recorder (for Android), from Rev.com I'm testing it as an alternative to the Auphonic Edit app. PRODUCTION NOTES I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone to record, edit and publish this episode. Mic: Sennheiser PC 5 Chat Wired Headphone (except for the first extract from yesterday's test which was recorded on a Bose QuietComort 25). Recording app: Rev Audio & Voice Recorder (for Android), from Rev.com. Editing app: Auphonic Edit for An...
012 - Testing Phone Recording Apps
January 15, 2021 23:50 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBLet's start preparing to interview people over the phone. First we need to find an app that will record both ends of a conversation. Voicemail is a great way to test if the app is working. Remember to be follow the laws in your region and the regions you record in. PRODUCTION NOTES I recorded the narration to this episode directly into the mic of a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. I recorded test one into my Note 4 by using it as a normal phone. For test two I recorded the phone call using ...
011 - The Law
January 14, 2021 22:38 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBBefore you start recording other people, especially over the phone, please make sure you understand the law where you live and where your guest or guests live. Make sure you know: what you are allowed to do, what you must ensure what you are not allowed to do when recording other people. There are some places in the world where recording a phone conversation is illegal. Some places require both parties in a conversation to consent to the recording. Other areas allow one person to consent to...
010 - Keep the Tape Rolling
January 13, 2021 22:37 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBShipping your work consistently is more important than shipping perfect work occasionally. That's not an excuse to ship shoddy work. But sometimes the best we can do within the deadline is good enough. Our deadline is the promise we make to our audience. And if you are making lots of mistakes while you are recording. Don't stop the tape. Keep going. Sure start again, but keep the tape rolling.
009 - Automating your work to save time
January 12, 2021 22:23 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBUse the automation and template tools in the apps you are using to save time. Today I give you a couple of examples using Auphonic.com and the Auphonic phone apps.
008 - Auphonic.com Your Secret Weapon
January 11, 2021 23:55 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBYay! I'm finally on Apple Podcasts!!!! Celebrate! Ahem. But back to this episode. I walk you through the basic settings to use for Auphonic Productions at Auphonic to make your show broadcast ready. I'm still only using my phone to record, edit an publish this show. The episode art is the latest pillow fort that I'm testing. It's my armchair with a couple of floor cushions propped up either side of me. I'm kneeling in front of the chair talking into it. Good sound but not comfortable.
007 - Settings for Phone Recording Apps
January 10, 2021 22:42 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBToday I'm exploring the typical settings we use when recording our shows. Using the Auphonic Edit app for Android as an example of a typical recording and editing app, I talk about the best file formats for editing and exporting, sample rates and mono versus stereo. And getting ready to upload to Auphonic.com where we will treat our recording to make it sound great. I recorded this episode on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, using the Android Auphonic Edit App. I recorded in my bedroom, standing...
006 - Auphonic Edit and Recorder
January 09, 2021 20:23 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAuphonic provides a simple and free mobile audio editor and recorder perfect for phones. Check it out here: https://auphonic.com/help/mobile/index.html.
005 - Pillow Forts
January 08, 2021 23:06 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBLearn how to use the materials around you to improvise a vocal booth.
004 - Your Recording Environment (Reverb)
January 07, 2021 23:40 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBWhere you record, your show is as important as the microphone you are using. Start paying attention to the sound you are getting in the places you record in. Reverb is the echo you get when sound bounces or reflects from surfaces back into your mic. Hard, bare surfaces and empty space = more reverb. I used my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to record in my car, kitchen, kid's bedroom, my closet and one other place to test out how you can change just by changing your recording environment. Unde...
003 - How Long Should Your Episodes Be?
January 06, 2021 21:37 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBWhat's the most important factor when deciding the duration of your first episodes? How can you avoid popping sounds on your phone mic? That's what we are discussing today.
002 - Publishing Your First Episode on Anchor.fm
January 06, 2021 00:52 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is guide to how I published my trailer on Anchor.fm Anchor is free!!! It's not perfect. But did I mention it's free? It's a great place to start your podcast journey and experiment with the format and your capacity to create something wonderful on a consistent basis. This is a super long episode (never again!). I recorded it and edited it on my phone. Editing it took a long time but I got there (it's why this shipped late). I talk through the options that your are presented with wh...
001 - My First Episode
January 04, 2021 23:40 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThis is my first episode published using only my phone. Everything in this episode (and the trailer) including the artwork and music was created and edited on my phone. Here is a summary of the steps: Preparation: 1. Create a name for your show. You can search on Podnews.net to check if the name is taken. It is possible to duplicate an existing name for a podcast - but why would you want to? 2. Think about a description for your show. Describe who your show is for? What is in it for th...