Latest Audio equipment Podcast Episodes
What is Podcasting 2.0? And Why Should I Care?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - June 27, 2024 08:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsPodcasting has a tonne of strengths, but one of its biggest is its decentralised nature. A podcaster can upload their content to a hosting provider, and it can be consumed and enjoyed by people via many different platforms, apps, and directories. Read the full post: What is Podcasting 2.0, and ...
Email List & Social Media Strategies to Build a Podcast Community
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - June 18, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAs we'll often tell you, you don’t need to use social media at all for your podcast. But many do. And if you want Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or any other platform to be part of your podcasting strategy, then it makes sense to be as smart about it as possible. On this episode, we'll find out m...
AI Tools to Nail your Video Podcasting & How to Grow on YouTube
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - June 06, 2024 10:44 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this co-hosted episode, Colin and Jeremy Ryan Slate discuss a whole range of AI tools to streamline podcast production workflows, particularly a video podcast, and share insights on fueling podcast growth on YouTube. They delve into the nuances of YouTube algorithms, thumbnail strategies, and...
Building a Business around your Podcast: Real Examples & Products you Can Create
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - May 17, 2024 09:39 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDiscover how to build a thriving business around your podcast in this episode of Podcraft. Colin co-hosts this episode with the host of the Always Free podcast - Jason Graystone. They both shares their strategies for crafting a show that resonates with people and how to then monetize that conten...
Top Promo & Growth Lessons From Successful Indie Podcasters
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - May 08, 2024 08:02 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsJust like the proverbial tree in the forest, is your brilliant content even brilliant if nobody hears it? On this episode, we're going to pick our Indiepod Legends' brains about all things promotion, growth, and marketing. Obviously, social media can play a big part in this, and we're going to...
Balancing Time, Workflow, & Content. The Nuts & Bolts of Podcasting
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe know from previous episodes that consistency leads to podcasting success - but how do you actually become consistent? It’s all well and good to say, “Go out there and create lots of episodes,” when you might be intimidated by the idea of creating just one. So, this time around, we’re going...
How Consistency Leads to Podcasting Success
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - April 08, 2024 07:18 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAlmost all the benefits of podcasting stem from one thing – and that’s consistency. If you publish quality content over a prolonged period of time, you eventually hit a critical mass of episodes you can now call your “back catalogue” – and it’s a powerful tool. On this episode of Podcraft, we’r...
From Doubt to Determination: Pushing Through the Podcasting Dip
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - March 25, 2024 09:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWhat really makes someone a successful podcaster? Is it a certain number of episodes, downloads, or reviews? Is it whether content creation has become their full-time job? Or could it be because they've been recognised with a prestigious award? In truth, we can gauge success in many ways, but ...
What's the Future of Podcasting Tech? With Izabela & Mike Russell (Part 2!)
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - March 18, 2024 12:07 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIzabela and Mike Russell of Music Radio Creative return to continue our conversation about the ever-evolving podcast landscape. Gear and tools may have gotten much better, but that doesn't always make them easier to set up and use. We also discuss the role of DAWs like Adobe Audition and Audacit...
What CAN'T We Learn From Successful Podcasters?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - February 13, 2024 09:19 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, Colin and Matthew engage in a friendly debate about the role of gear in podcasting. While gear and equipment are often seen as important aspects of podcasting success, the hosts question whether they truly make a significant difference. They explore the mindset of successful pod...
Podcasting in 2014 Vs 2024, With Izabela & Mike Russell of Music Radio Creative
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - February 07, 2024 12:59 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAs the RSS feed approaches its 25th birthday, so does the word "podcasting" its 20th. But 2024 also sees the tenth anniversary of UKPOD14. On this episode of Podcraft, we're joined by the organisers of this important event, Mike and Izabela. We wanted to catch up on the past decade, talking abou...
14 Ways to Grow your Podcast with Collaborations
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - December 18, 2023 14:37 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHere, I dive into 14 powerful, unique collaboration strategies designed to exponentially grow your podcast audience and increase revenue. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a seasoned pro, these tips can fuel your approach to collaborations. Get ready to discover unique methods for teaming up...
Equipment & Software for Video & Live Broadcasting
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - October 24, 2023 12:47 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAdding a video or live broadcasting element can work well for some podcasters. In this episode, we dig into the tools you'll need if you want to run a successful video series. Resources Mentioned Ultimate Video Podcasting Guide Best Video Editing Software How to turn live broadcasts into po...
Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software Options
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - October 10, 2023 12:53 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode we're looking at Audio production software, commonly know as 'Digital Audio Workstations' in the audio production industry. We'll look at the most common options out there to give you an idea of which one might suit you. Of course, podcast recording and editing software is more ...
How to Set Up a Great-Sounding Home Podcast Studio
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - October 03, 2023 10:42 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe term “home podcast studio” can mean different things to different people. For some, it means soundproofed walls, a large, sleek, padded table, and multiple mics running onto a mixer. For others, it means a USB mic sitting in a cat bed. The bottom line is that creating a pro-sounding home pod...
Podcast Bits & Bobs: Cables, Stands, & Pop Filters
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - September 20, 2023 10:22 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsCables, stands, jacks, plugs, pop filters – the less glamorous but still utterly essential part of the podcasting equipment pantheon. It’s common for podcasters to spend three-figure sums on both their mic and their recording device, then link the two together with a cable they’ll spend $5 on. ...
Why & How to Monitor Your Audio
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - September 13, 2023 09:58 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsPodcast listening isn't exclusive to podcast listeners. Podcasters need to listen to their own audio, too - both whilst it's being recorded and whilst it's being edited. We call this type of creator listening "monitoring", and that's what we'll discuss in this episode of PodCraft. Key Consider...
Can Your Record & Edit Podcasts With Your Phone?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - September 08, 2023 11:18 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsYou most likely already carry an expensive recording device around with you everywhere you go. We're talking, of course, about your smartphone. In this episode of PodCraft, we take a look at the different gear and options available for turning your phone or tablet into a fully functioning podc...
Mixers and Audio Interfaces for Podcasting
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - August 30, 2023 11:18 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsMixers and audio interfaces have much in common with the podcast recorders mentioned on our last episode. One crucial difference is that these are less likely to work as standalone devices, and will need other gear to make them work (typically, mics and a computer). A mixer or audio interface ...
Do I Need a Podcast Recorder? (And if So, Which Kind!?)
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - August 25, 2023 13:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, we’ll cover why you might want to use a digital recorder in your podcasting efforts, and how to choose the best one for you. We’ve discussed digital recorders in the past, and in fact, you can find our current definitive guide here: The Best Digital Podcast Recorders on the Mar...
What Microphone Do I Need to Podcast?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - August 16, 2023 11:48 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFirst thing's first, you're going to need something to record into, aren't you? On this episode we take a deep dive into the world of microphones for podcasting. The Best Podcasting Microphones Here, you'll learn The difference between XLR and USB mics The difference between Dynamic and C...
Podcast Equipment & Tech in 2023
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - August 15, 2023 12:25 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to our new and updated season on podcasting gear and technology. We last recorded this one back in 2019, and a lot has changed in that time. Or has it? You can easily keep track of every resource, tool, or product mentioned on our Resources page, and on the Podcraft Equipment Season ...
Best Affiliate Schemes for Your Podcast, & How to Profit From Them
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - August 08, 2023 11:18 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAffiliate schemes are a great way for podcasters (even completely new ones) to earn some income. On this episode, we dive into what affiliate programmes are, how they work, which ones to choose, and how to get the best from them. Check out our full guide to affiliate programmes for podcasters, ...
Listener Q&A: Make Shownotes Great Again!
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - July 26, 2023 11:59 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn a world of AI chatbots, it's easy to have your shownotes drafted up in an instant. But how do you create shownotes that are actually good?* That's one of the questions we'll be answering on today's episode, along with considerations around audio ads, variety shows, and email list signups. T...
Listener Q&A: Paying for Clicks, Selling Subscriber Benefits, & Encouraging Engagement
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - July 11, 2023 10:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe love getting voice questions from our listeners and members of the IndiePod Community. On this episode, we've four more to answer, courtesy of: Matt Hepburn - Interview Bookers James C Taylor - My Amazing Woman Flloyd Kennedy - Am I Old Yet? Michell Harris - The Conversing Nurse Podcast
What Are YOU Not Very Good at in Podcasting?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - July 04, 2023 14:23 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn our last episode, we talked through some of our podcast shortcomings. This time around, we dig into two voice clips where listeners Marty and John highlight some areas they'd like to improve. John's podcast is called Build a Presentation Muscle, whilst Marty's is Nepal Now. Please send us ...
What Are We NOT Very Good at in Podcasting?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - June 22, 2023 10:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIf you're going to teach others how to podcast, does that mean you need to be brilliant at everything yourself? Well, hopefully not. Colin and Matthew can think of a few gaps in their skill sets. On this episode, they talk through them and explore ways they might be able to improve. They're al...
How to Treble Your Content Output: Top Tips to Ship Your Show
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - June 05, 2023 11:51 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFollowing on from our previous episode, some of the advice given was "do less". But what if you want to do more, in the most efficient way possible? That's precisely the purpose of this episode, where we talk through some of our top tips to ship your show. Also mentioned: Our Podcast Show Lond...
9 Super Podcast Time Saving Tips
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - May 19, 2023 13:54 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDo you ever find yourself thinking, "I have so much time to work on my podcast, I struggle to even fill it"? No? Well, let's see what we can do about that, then. Here are nine great podcasting time-saving tips for you to try out. Batch recording Use fewer tools Do fewer things Don't m...
Do Downloads Mean Listeners? How Accurate Are Podcast Download Stats?
PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show - April 18, 2023 12:21 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDownload numbers can vary from platform to platform, which causes frustration and confusion among podcasters. Why do some services show much higher numbers than others? Are they interpreting downloads differently? And what else can we do to measure the performance of our podcasts? We'd also l...
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