Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Podcasting
Launch and grow your podcast
Equipment Needed
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Microphone
|
USB or XLR mic (Blue Yeti, Shure SM7B) |
Audio Interface
|
For XLR mics (Focusrite Scarlett) |
Headphones
|
Closed-back for monitoring |
Pop Filter
|
Reduce plosives |
Boom Arm
|
Position mic properly |
Recording Software
|
Audacity (free), Adobe Audition |
Podcast Setup
- Choose a specific niche/topic
- Plan episode format (interview, solo, co-hosted)
- Create intro/outro music
- Design podcast cover art (3000x3000px)
- Write compelling podcast description
- Choose hosting (Buzzsprout, Anchor, Libsyn)
- Submit to directories (Apple, Spotify, Google)
Recording Best Practices
- Record in a quiet room
- Use noise reduction/soundproofing
- Speak 6-12 inches from mic
- Record at consistent volume
- Do mic check before each recording
- Record in high quality (44.1kHz, 16-bit)
- Record separate tracks for each person
- Save backup recordings
Growth Strategies
- Publish consistently (weekly is ideal)
- Create audiograms for social media
- Guest on other podcasts
- Invite interesting guests
- Ask listeners to rate and review
- Build email list
- Repurpose content into blog posts
- Engage with audience on social media
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
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