Want to start your own podcast?

There are a few things you need in order to set up a podcast. You will need some audio editing software, a microphone, and a way to host your files. Once you have all of those things, you can start recording your episodes. The first step is to choose what kind of show you want to create. Do you want it to be mostly talking, would you like to add interviews or other segments? Once you know the type of show you want, it will be easier to choose the right audio editing software.

Next, set up your recording space. This doesn't have to be anything fancy; just make sure there's no background noise that will interfere with your podcast episode.

Then, connect your microphone and launch your chosen software. Now it's time for the fun part: recording! If this is your first time doing a podcast episode, don't worry if it's not perfect; chances are nobody but you will even notice any mistakes. Just relax and have fun with it!

Once you're done recording, save your file and export it as an MP3 (this is the most common format for podcasts). Then upload the file somewhere so people can listen to it – this is called "hosting." There are many different ways to host audio files; some popular options include SoundCloud and Anchor (We use Anchor). That's all there is to setting up a podcast! Just remember: have fun and experiment until you find what works best for YOU.

Finding a Microphone

Whether you want to start a podcast, record music, or just want to be heard better on video calls, the best microphone can help you take your audio to the next level. Whether you're planning to stream vocals, instrumental tracks, videos, games, record podcasts, or mix audio effectively, you need the best, and most cost-effective, audio equipment, especially an efficient microphone.

The Blue Yeti Nano is the best USB podcast microphone many podcasters use, and the one we use. The Blue Yeti and Blue Yeti Nano are known as the most popular podcast startup microphones on the market. The Blues Yeti USB Microphone's solid build quality and decent sound with an intense warmth make the Blues Yeti USB Microphone one of the best podcasting microphones for serious plug-and-play setups, and I mean plug-and-play, we use my phone to record! We pair it with this adapter here, and we're ready to go!

A pop filter is also a great investment! A pop filter is used to get rid of those pesky problematic plosives! ('B' and 'P' sounds that puff a lot of air into the mic and are not fun to listen to.)

The Blue Yeti and Blue Yeti Nano remain two of the best and easiest-to-use options for new podcasters, streamers, and musicians who need a plug-in mic.

Sound Deadening

There are a few things you can use as sound absorbers for a podcast. You can use acoustic panels, which are made of absorbent material that helps to reduce echo and reflections. You can also use rugs or carpets, which can help to deaden sound. Finally, you can furniture or other objects in the room to help absorb sound waves.

How to create an outline for a podcast

1. Choose a topic for your podcast. This could be something you're passionate about, or something you think would be interesting to discuss.

2. Research your topic and come up with a list of potential guests or ideas that could help shed light on the subject matter.

3. Create an outline for each episode (intro, quick facts, trivia, discussion topic, call to action, outro), include topics that will be covered and how long each segment will be.

4. Record your podcast episodes and edit them as needed before releasing them to the public.

Don't try to be someone you're not. Be yourself and let your personality shine through. Be authentic, honest, and transparent. Let your listeners get to know the real you.