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/