The Step-by-Step Guide
How to Start a Podcast
Alireza Vasefnia, MSPO CPO
More people are listening to podcasts than ever before. According to Edison Research, the number of Americans listening to a podcast each week has grown 120% over the past four years, and 90 million Americans listen to a podcast every month. As the audience for podcasts continues to grow, there has never been a better time to start a podcast for your business, brand, or a personal hobby. If you follow this guide, it will prime you to launch your own podcast and take advantage of this exciting new medium. Link Title
Step 1: Develop a podcast concept
Applied Prosthetics and Orthotics Biomechanics
Clinical Biomechanics of the Foot & Ankle
Clinical Biomechanics of the Knee
Clinical Biomechanics of the Hip
Clinical Biomechanics of the Pelvic Girgle
Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower exteremity
Clinical Biomechanics of the Sacroiliac Joint
Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine
Clinical Biomechanics of the Posture
Identify your podcast goals
Pick a podcast theme or topic
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• To generate leads for P&O: eLearning turned into a new trend after Coronvirus Pandemic Outbreak. This tool could be used to fill the gap in education realm too
• Provide: Master Class, Seminar/webinars
• Starting point for a digital school and Clinic
• To Improve P&O Practice
"Why am I starting a podcast?"
I believe, there is huge gap in between theoretical knowledge, clinical practice, and the translation of the therory-to-practice in the art and science of Prosthetics and Orthotics. This Podcast is trying to fill this gap as much as possible.
We are not getting enough from conventional resources, and feel need to know more to practice more effectively
"What is my podcast about?"
Clinical Biomechanics in Prosthetics and Orthotics
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Name your podcast
Clinical Biomechanics in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Clinical Biomechanics in Prosthetics and Orthotics
try to pick something catchy, memorable, and that will rank for your podcast's relevant keywords.
Pay close attention to the title, author, and description tags at the and level of your podcast.
Make your title specific.
Use keywords, without stuffing
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Don't create podcast artwork, yet
Step 2: Choose your podcast format
The important thing is to choose a format that fits what your podcast is about and is something you're comfortable with:
• If you love improv and banter, you’ll need to have a cohost. • If you like having everything planned out and scripted, you might lean toward an audio drama.
• Interview podcasts: These podcasts feature a single host who interviews individuals within a particular industry. Examples: The Joe Rogan Experience, Fresh Air, and Trained by Nike.
• Scripted non-fiction: Typically, serial podcasts that have a single theme for a full season. Examples: Serial, Slow Burn, and Hardcore History.
• News recap: A format that summarizes the news within a specific industry. Examples: The Daily, Kickass News, or Planet Money.
• Educational podcasts: Scripted non-fiction shows that focus on teaching their audience. Examples: Stuff You Should Know, Hidden Brain, and TED Radio Hour.
• Scripted fiction: These podcasts are similar to radio dramas and are often scripted and highly produced. Examples: The Magnus Archives, Limetown, and CARAVAN.
Optimal podcast length
Your podcast should be as long as it needs to be, without being any longer.
Podcast publishing schedule
• Develop a connection with your listeners. If you publish every day, eventually, your listeners will start to schedule your podcast into their day. A weekly schedule allows you to build this more profound connection with your listeners.
• Create a habit for yourself. Releasing consistent episodes can keep you podcasting even when you lose your excitement for it. You want to build up the habit so you can continue to grow your show and avoid podfade.
30 min/week
Should not take too much time of me
Step 3: Podcast recording equipment and software
You can start recording a podcast with just your iPhone and a pair of headphones. Remember, your content is the most crucial part.
Nobody listens to a podcast because it has superior sound quality. But people will put up with less-than-optimal sound quality if the content of your show is excellent.
Podcast equipment
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1-person setup Package cost ($65-$105)
• Audio-Technica ATR2100x - $99
• Samson Q2U (great alternative) - $60
• Foam Ball - $3
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2-person setup Package cost ($300-$370)
• Audio-Technica ATR2100x - $99 (x2)
• Samson Q2U (great alternative) - $60 (x2)
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - $160
• Foam Ball - $3 (x2)
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3/4-person setup Package cost ($550-$650)
• Audio-Technica ATR2100x - $99 (x3 or 4)
• Samson Q2U (great alternative) - $60 (x3 or 4)
• Zoom H6 - $329
• Pop filter - $3 (x3 or 4)
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Recommended accessories Package cost (Around $200)
• Rode PSA1 Boom Arm - $120
• On-Stage MY420 Shock Mount - $25
• Audio-Technica M20x Headphones - $50
• Newer Pop-Filter - $9
Podcast software
Best podcast recording and editing software
Audacity Free - Mac, Windows, & Linux
GarageBand Free - Mac & iOS
Hindenburg $95 - Mac and Windows
Additional options for podcast editing software:
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Alitu: The Quick & Easy way to Make your Podcast. $28/month.
Adobe Audition: Digital audio workstation software. $20/month.
Descript: Edit your audio by editing your transcript. Free - $15/month
Long-distance recordings
SquadCast $20/month
Zoom Free
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Skype Not Recommended
• Poor audio quality - Skype is better than using a call recorder on a phone, but its sound quality isn't as good as Zoom or SquadCast.
• Inconsistent - If your internet connection isn't fast enough, you can run into serious sound issues.
• No elegant recording setup - For years, most podcasters had to use something like Pamela recording software to save their call audio. Skype does allow you to save your call audio, but it is still a mixed down MP4 (video file).
Step 4: Recording your first episode
Write a podcast outline
Pick a place to record
Set up your recording equipment and software
• USB Microphone Setup: Plug your microphone directly into a USB port on your computer. Once plugged in, go into the settings of your audio editing software (Audacity, GarageBand, etc.) and make sure your microphone highlights it as your audio input. Once you've selected your microphone as your audio input, you are ready to record.
• XLR Microphone Setup: If you don't have a USB microphone, chances are your microphone has an XLR connection. For an XLR microphone, you can use a USB interface (like the Scarlett Solo) to record directly from your microphone into your computer. Another option is to hook up your XLR microphone to an external audio recording device (like the Zoom H4n) that will save your audio to an SD card.
Microphone technique for podcasters
Position it 2-4 inches from your mouth
Speak off-axis if you want to increase lower frequencies
Move away from the mic when not speaking
Test multiple angles and siatances and see which sounds best
Grab a drink and start recording
Step 5: Editing & uploading your first episode
The editing process is where you segment your podcast, remove audible distractions, and insert pre-recorded ads, voiceovers, intros, and outros.
Create a podcast intro
Choose your podcast theme song
• Cyber - A cybersecurity podcast from Motherboard. It's an excellent intro that edits together famous hacking scenes from movies over custom music. It's an engaging show intro that probably took a while to create.
• Accidental Tech Podcasts - This podcast includes no intro, the conversation starts at 0:00. It works well, and some listeners appreciate it when a show skips the formalities and gets to the good stuff.
Psychadelic ambient
5 tips for editing a podcast episode
Separate tracks for each speaker or music
Edit for content, then distractions
Create a punch-list
a list of audio distractions to check during your second pass. This list will also serve as a list of things you can improve in the next recording
Fade between tracks to remove unwanted noise
Don't become an editor
Save and export your podcast episode
What's the best file type and bitrate for a podcast?
Filetype: MP3
Bitrate:
• 96 kbps mono for spoken word
• 192 kbps stereo for music
Do you need ID3 tags?
here are benefits to tagging your audio files with ID3 tags. These tags make sure your media player has the correct information about the episode. Currently, most podcast apps get this information from the RSS Feed, but it might be lost if somebody shares the audio file itself.
Upload episode
to Buzzsprout
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Step 6: Podcast artwork, categories, and show notes
Your podcast is almost ready to submit to Apple Podcasts and Spotify! You're about to share the content you've worked hard to produce, and it's almost in the ears of listeners.
Create artwork for your podcast
While excellent episode content should always be the focus of your show, your podcast cover art is the first thing new listeners will see in Apple Podcasts or on social media.
Communicates the subject
Design it in different sizes
Don't use too many words
Consider something which is going to be your brand
Technical Specifications
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• Square Image
• 3000 x 3000 pixels
• Resolution of 72 dpi
• PNG or JPEG file types
• Colorspace RGB
Create It Yourself: Canva
Write a description for your podcast
Pick a category for your podcast
Getting listed in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Submit Your Podcast to Apple Podcasts
Log in to Buzzsprout and go to the Directories tab
Click Get Listed under Apple Podcasts. This will send you to Apple Podcasts Connect with your podcast information pre-populated.
Communicate
Subscribers
Website
Web Log
Youtube Channel
Login to Apple Podcasts Connect
Click Validate to make sure everything looks good. If you’re missing any fields, go back and complete those in Buzzsprout
Click Submit to submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts. The submission process can take up to 2-weeks and you should get an email when you’re approved
Submit your podcast to Spotify
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Login to Buzzsprout
Go to Directories
Click Get Listed under Spotify
Click Submit Podcast to Spotify
Submit your podcast to Google Podcasts
Step 8: Launch your podcast
Launch option #1: The Grand Opening
Launch option #2: The Soft Open
Typically, a new restaurant will open a day or two before their advertised opening.
When a production house releases a film, they usually have big promotions plans lined up. They'll pick a day to launch their movie, have critics and influencers preview it, and run a ton of ads to hype it up. You can do something similar for your podcast if you have access to influencers, an existing audience, or money to promote your show. You can follow the same script. You'll pick a date a few weeks away, start reaching out to people you think might be interested in the show, try to get your podcast reviewed, and run a lot of ads to your podcast when it launches.
Imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you're in over your head, everybody knows it, and it's just a matter of time before they expose you as a fraud
Marketing your podcast
it's essential to leverage existing communities
need to add value to the communities you engage
add value to each community you engage
Share your podcast with friends and family.
Post episodes on social media
Contact relevant Facebook Group admins
Post on Reddit/Quora as an answer
Contact relevant blogs
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Scientific Activities
Literature Review
Case Study
Introducing New Technology & Topics of the field
Publications
Books
Articles
Infographics
Concept Maps
Webinars/Seminars Review