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Create podcasts

⏱️ 1-2 hours 📊 Intermediate 📱 Media

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Start your own podcast to share stories, knowledge, or conversations with the world. Podcasting teaches audio production, storytelling, and content creation skills while building an audience. With free tools and platforms, you can launch a professional podcast and join the 2+ million active podcasts worldwide.

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How to Get Started

PLANNING YOUR PODCAST (30 minutes)
  1. Choose your niche: Be specific - not 'talk show' but 'interviews with indie game developers' or 'history stories for kids'
  2. Define your format: Solo, interview, co-hosted, narrative storytelling - pick one to start
  3. Plan first 5 episodes: Write outlines or scripts - having content ready prevents burnout
  4. Name your podcast: Memorable, searchable, reflects your content - check if domain/social handles available
  5. SETUP & EQUIPMENT (30 minutes):
  6. Get a microphone: USB mic like Blue Yeti ($50-100) or use your phone's built-in mic to start
  7. Download Audacity (free): Professional audio editing software, works on Mac/Windows/Linux
  8. Choose hosting platform: Anchor (free, owned by Spotify), Buzzsprout (free tier), or Podbean (free tier)
  9. Test your setup: Record a 2-minute test, listen back, adjust mic distance and levels
RECORDING YOUR FIRST EPISODE (30 minutes)
  1. Find quiet space: Closet with clothes (great sound dampening) or room with soft furnishings
  2. Record in Audacity: Hit record, speak naturally, pause when you make mistakes (easier to edit)
  3. Keep it conversational: Imagine talking to one person, not an audience
  4. Aim for 15-30 minutes: Shorter is better for first episodes, easier to produce consistently
EDITING & PUBLISHING (30 minutes)
  1. Edit in Audacity: Remove long pauses, 'ums,' mistakes - keep natural flow
  2. Add intro/outro music: Use free music from YouTube Audio Library or Incompetech
  3. Export as MP3: 128kbps is fine for speech, 44.1kHz sample rate
  4. Upload to hosting: Fill in show description, upload cover art (1400x1400px), publish!
PROMOTION & GROWTH
  1. Submit to directories: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts (usually automatic via hosting)
  2. Share on social media: Post episode links, create short clips, engage with listeners
  3. Be consistent: Weekly or bi-weekly schedule - consistency matters more than frequency
  4. Improve over time: Each episode gets better - focus on content quality and clear audio

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