5 Steps to Starting a Podcast - The Complete Beginner’s Guide

This video breaks down everything you need to know about starting a podcast to help you get your show planned, produced, and published! A huge thank you to Buzzsprout for sponsoring this guide and helping to make podcasting hosting simple. Use this link to start podcasting today: https://geni.us/tombuzzsprout ———————— ROYALTY FREE MUSIC ———————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): https://geni.us/ArtlistTom •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthus... ———————— FEATURED GEAR ———————— •Recommended Setup Guides: https://himynameistom.com/setups •Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) •Focusrite 2i2: https://geni.us/YpjKZ (Amazon) •Sennhesier Profile (USB): https://geni.us/profile (Amazon) •Shure MV7 Plus (USB/XLR Combo): https://geni.us/45VaI6 (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Rode Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •Rode NT1 Signature Series: https://geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon) •Rode Procaster: https://geni.us/kFwr0C (Amazon) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) ——————————————————————— 🎥 Check out my full gear list here: https://himynameistom.com/gear ——————————————————————— ⏱️Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Podcasting Doesn’t Have To Be Confusing! 0:41 - STEP 1: Developing Your Concept 2:08 - Posting Schedule 3:00 - Podcast Titles 4:31 - Podcast Cover Art 5:17 - STEP 2: Planning Your Podcast 7:03 - Scripts & Outlines 8:02 - Buzzsprout Sponsor Segment 9:46 - STEP 3: Recording & Production 10:56 - Recording Location 12:55 - Choosing A Microphone 21:17 - Audio Interfaces & Mixers 22:26 - Recording Software 23:18 - Mic Cables & Stands 24:53 - Video Podcast Basics 27:12 - STEP 4: Editing Your Podcast 28:43 - How To Cut, Trim, & Fade 31:55 - Royalty Free Music 32:34 - Exporting 33:02 - STEP 5: Hosting & Distribution 36:56 - Bonus Tip 1: Monetization 38:36 - Bonus Tip 2: Promotion 41:24 - Bonus Tip 3: Audience Engagement 44:00 - Conclusion ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production. It's my goal for each video to be interesting/helpful/atleastmildlyentertaining, from a helpful enthusiast’s point of view. You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: https://himynameistom.com/about •My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here. •Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics ——————————————————————— Episode 438: 5 Steps to Starting a Podcast - The Complete Beginner’s Guide