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“How to Start a Podcast” is a serial podcast that teaches you how to create a podcast from scratch. Presented by Buzzsprout, this podcast is perfect for the newbie podcaster, the established podcaster who wants to make sure they have all their bases covered, or someone who wants to learn more about what it’s like to make a podcast. Start your podcast for FREE at Buzzsprout.com

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How to Start a Podcast

Buzzsprout

11 episodes

Aug 13, 2020

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a Podcast 

Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast.

10 Tips (Check the Chapter Markers for time stamps)

  1. Focus on audio quality
  2. Podcast intros
  3. Ideal podcast length
  4. Go on other podcasts
  5. Guest promotion tips
  6. Use templates
  7. Format your show notes
  8. Do you need a website?
  9. Promoting on social media
  10. Batch your episodes

Jan 24, 2020

The Key to Making Your Podcast Stand Out // Eric Nuzum 

In this special bonus episode, Travis sits down with one of the godfathers of podcasting - Eric Nuzum.

Eric created and developed podcasts such as TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and many others and he shares that wisdom and expertise in his new book Make Noise: A Creator's Guide To Podcasting And Great Audio Storytelling.

Jan 19, 2020

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Need some help with your podcast? Join the Buzzsprout Podcast Community on Facebook to get the help you need from podcasters just like you.

Jan 12, 2020

#7 Launch your new podcast! 

In this episode we cover: 

  1. How to select your podcast's "Grand Opening" date 
  2. Overcoming "launch anxiety"
  3. Strategies to promote your podcast launch


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 11, 2020

#6 Get into Apple Podcasts 

In this episode we cover: 

  1. Where to get great podcast artwork 
  2. What to include in your show description 
  3. How to submit your podcast to the top 5 directories 


Stuff we mention in this episode:

  • Fiverr
  • 99Designs ← Use this link for $20 off any design contest with 99Designs


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 10, 2020

#5 Edit your podcast episode 

In this episode we cover: 

  1. Where to get your podcast theme song 
  2. How to edit and export your podcast episode 
  3. Our favorite post-production software for optimizing your audio 


Stuff we mention in this episode:


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 9, 2020

#4 Record your first episode 

In this episode we cover: 

  1. Why you should always make an outline first 
  2. How to get the best sound quality from your microphone 
  3. How to record your audio

Stuff we mention in this episode:


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 8, 2020

#3 The best microphone for podcasters 

In this episode we cover:

  1. The best USB microphone for starting your podcast 
  2. The software you need to record and edit your podcast 
  3. Our favorite online interview software 


Stuff we mention in this episode:


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 7, 2020

#2 Choose your podcast format 

In this episode we cover:

  1. The top 3 podcast formats 
  2. Deciding how long your episodes should be 
  3. How often you should publish new episodes 


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Jan 6, 2020

#1 Come up with your idea 

In this episode we cover:

  1. Knowing the "why" behind your podcast 
  2. Coming up with your podcast idea 
  3. Naming your podcast 


Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. 

Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

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