Here are my top podcasting tips and tools to help you record better episodes, conduct more interesting interviews, and even have better systems in place for exporting and tagging your episodes properly.
This is video 2 from my 2018 (still relevant in 2019!) podcasting tutorial created to help you get a successful podcast launched so that you can grow your business and brand, spread your message, and ultimately make an impact on more lives.
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Podcasting is awesome, and I've learned a TON of tips and strategies along the way. Please see the timestamps below for a breakdown of this video and easy navigation through it:
-=-=-=-= PODCAST RECORDING TIPS =-=-=-=-
Tip #1 – 0:28 – How to make sure you don't 'get frustrated and overwhelmed when recording solo podcast episodes.
Tip #2 – 1:06 – Scripting versus bullet points and outlines.
Tip #3 – 1:53 – Microphone technique for consistent sound and audio.
Tip #4 – 2:51 – How to make sure you stay "in the flow"
Tip #5 – 3:23 – How to get people to put their device in their pockets and commit to listening to your episode!
-=-=-=-= RECORDING INTERVIEWS =-=-=-=-
4:26 – 3 reasons why you should consider doing interviews (if you weren't planning on it)
TOOLS mentioned in this section:
Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype (For Mac Users):
Pamela for Skype:
Almolto Call Recorded for Skype:
5:32 – How to Record an Interview (using Call Recorder for Skype)
Test account to connect to on Skype (Robot username): echo123
Tip #1 – 8:44 – Make sure you and the person you're interviewing are on the same page
Tip #2 – 9:04 – Don't stick to a concrete set of questions. Do this instead.
Tip #3 – 9:31 – Be Genuinely Curious
-=-=-=-= EXPORTING DEMO =-=-=-=-
10:42 – Sample episode exporting sequence.
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Thanks again, good luck, and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. In the next video, we'll finish up with what to do with that exported mp3 file, and how to get found on iTunes and other directories. Cheers!
VIDEO 1 of THIS SERIES: RECORDING EQUIPMENT:
THE NEXT VIDEO IN THIS SERIES ABOUT HOSTING YOUR PODCAST AND GETTING IT ON APPLE PODCASTS, GOOGLE and MORE:
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Ooohhh superb gems here (as always)…thanks bunches, Pat! Much appreciate 🙂
Thanks Tanya, I appreciate you!
Thanks for all the tips Pat. A lot of things I had no clue about. It’s becoming clearer and clearer! Thanks for all the great advice and the Cheat Sheet!
jerrydesu Thanks Jerry! Keep it up!
1,000 podcast episodes, wow! I’m on number 27 🙂
You are really rocking out these videos. WOW! Always great info.
Thanks John!
super useful info…
surprisingly rare video of you without joking and explaining seriously 😛
All tips are worth to follow for successful episode/podcast…I totally agree with tip #2 don’t script it all…it really helps to make sure you are in customers/listeners shoes and asking all possible questions they might get…it is also perfect when doing interviews….like you said you will show that you are genuinely curious about the topic and also about the guest, it makes the total conversation more interesting and authentic for everyone!!
You are definitely doing it…going deep into a topic and asking questions according to the discussion…!
you said just write down main keywords/topics/sub-topics/examples instead of writing the entire script for the episode…please share a rough work of the script that you used before recording an episode (preferably interview)…
Thanks.
Ravi.
You rock! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Hi Pat! Great Video. What microphone do you recommend for podcast recording?
Always great stuff Pat. Best podcast trainer ever. Loved power up podcasting intensive.
Can you please make a video about using 2 mics in a podcast and editing in Audacity? Thank you!
here you go buddy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDd4Aa9NscA
Thank you Pat. Very Helpful, as always!
Thank you so much – so clear and straightforward 🙂
I loved it ! learned so much thank you! excited to start my podcast on mental health!
AGREE!!! I love pausing and thinking about what I wanted to say next so the podcast flows nicely. I also dont script. I use bullet points.
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Scored a mic and headphones combo… Going to give it a whirl
Get famous like Rush Limbaugh lol
Subscribed and hit bell. Gracias ❤️
I love how you teach. Its Priceless thank you!
“no such thing as a silly question” but… if i am to set up a interview for my podcast, will i need 2x equipment? or can we both use the same mic etc.
patt you just made my day for my podcast interview I am doing today, Thank you so much for your time and knowledge these are some jewels…
If ya’ know your overall message, do we need your second tip?
How would you go bout’ doin’ an interview with someone in the same recordin’ studio space as you?