PODCASTING
Forget the Why, Let’s Talk About the How
with Carrie Dils | @cdils | #wclv
There's no
one right way
to podcast.
Prep
Podcast
Post
Before you even think about hitting the record button...
Prep
#1
Choose your format
Prep
- Pre-recorded
- Audio + Video
- No co-host
- Guests
- Interview
- Live
- Audio
- Co-host
- Guests (or not)
- Interview, tips, listener questions
- Live
- Audio + Video
- Co-host
- Guests
- Interviews, tips, news
#2
Choose your equipment
Prep
Do your research.
Reviews/Articles
Podcast Answer Man - Podcast Equipment Package
Shawn Hesketh (WP101) - Pro-Quality Mics
Equipment (go for the USB)
Chris Lema - Rode Podcaster
Art of Value - Heil PR-40
Genesis Office Hours - AudioTechnica
Matt Report - Blue Yeti
Prep
#3
Choose your schedule.
Prep
Pro Tip:
Listen to 1 million podcasts.
Prep
Podcast
It's podcast time
Go ahead, push that button.
The Elements
- Intro
- Content
- Outro
The Extras
- Sponsor reads
- "Housekeeping" items
- Calls to action
Podcast
Post Production
Now for the hard part.
Post
Post
#1
Process your audio.
Basic Audio Editing
- Noise Removal
- Equalize
- Compression
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Free Options, like Audacity
Pro Options, like Adobe Audition
Learn More About Audio Processing & Tools
- (Paid) Video Tutorials for both Audacity & Audition
- (Paid) Podcasting with Garageband
- How to record and edit a podcast with Audacity
-
Cleaning Up Audio Files with Audacity
- Just Google the things...
Post
#2
Distribute your audio.
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Who serves your audio?
Self-Host- Amazon S3
- Soundcloud
- Libsyn
(and do you have video?)
Some notes on media hosting by Andy Stitt
Post
Add it Your WordPress Site
- Blubrry (PowerPress plugin)
- Seriously Simple Podcasting
- Podcasting Plugin
- Roll your own CPT + metaboxes
Post
#3
Promote your podcast.
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Distribute Your RSS Feed
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Tell the World
