Podcasting is a fantastic medium for sharing your passions and ideas with other people. Thanks to the explosion of smartphones and mobile devices, podcasting has now become a most direct and intimate way to communicate with your people who share the same interests when they are AWAY from their computer. Now with over 400,000 podcasts available in iTunes on every topic from technology to basket weaving, podcasting has emerged from peoples basements and into the mainstream. Join Kyle Bondo for a Meetup Talk about what podcasting is, how podcasting works, and how YOU can become a podcaster too!
7. #1 – THE MEDIUM
What is a Podcast?
• On-Demand Digital Media
Voice Recording of Any Length
• Media Format
Compressed *.mp3 Audio
• Format Delivery
Real Simple Syndication (RSS)
8. What is a Podcast?
• Collection of *.mp3 files
• Single Brand
• Available via Directories
• Released Periodically
• C2C Shared RSS Feed
#1 – THE MEDIUM
9. How are Podcasts Found?
Podcasting Media Directories
• List your files (does not Host them)
• 100’s of Lists to choose from
Not all are equal
• 75% Downloads from iTunes
• 13% From Blogs/Social Media
• 7% From Others (Devices/Apps)
#1 – THE MEDIUM
* 2017 Statistics (Source: Libsyn.com)
10. How Podcasts Consumed?
#1 – THE MEDIUM
Media Host
Smartphone/Device
RSS File
#1 - Request#2 – What files do you have?
#4 – Download These Files
Podcast Directory
#3 – File Location
11. Why should you podcast?
Blogger vs. Podcaster Density
• # Blogs = 643,000,000 [2,000 to 1]
• # Podcasts = 300,000 [2 to 1]
Mobility
• On-Demand Downloads
• Uses your ears
• Intimate Messaging
#1 – THE MEDIUM
* 2017 Statistics (Source: Libsyn.com)
12. Why should you Podcast?
• On-Demand Delivery
• Leverage Mobile
• Native Applications
• Growing Interest
• Talk to your Audience
#1 – THE MEDIUM
13. TAKEAWAY #1
You need to understand
the technology
*The basics of podcasting
#1 – THE MEDIUM
26. What do you know?
• What are you an expert in?
• What are you passionate about?
• What are you good at?
• What do you want to learn about?
• What do you want to document?
#3 – CREATE
27. What do you want to say?
• What is your point of view?
• What are others not saying?
• What do you want your
audience to know?
• How will YOU say it?
#3 – CREATE
Authors use paper, Podcasters use audio.
28. iTunes Podcast Categories
• Arts
• Business
• Comedy
• Education
• Games & Hobbies
• Government & Organizations
• Health
• Music
#3 – CREATE
• News & Politics
• Religion & Spirituality
• Science & Medicine
• Society & Culture
• Sports & Recreation
• Technology
29. #3 – CREATE
Arts
Design
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Literature
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Business
Business News
Careers
Investing
Management & Marketing
Shopping
Comedy
Education
Educational Technology
Higher Education
K-12
Language Courses
Training
Games & Hobbies
Automotive
Aviation
Hobbies
Other Games
Video Games
Government & Organizations
Local
National
Non-Profit
Regional
Health
Alternative Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Self-Help
Sexuality
Kids & Family
Music
News & Politics
Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Other
Spirituality
Science & Medicine
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Society & Culture
History
Personal Journals
Philosophy
Places & Travel
Sports & Recreation
Amateur
College & High School
Outdoor
Professional
TV & Film
Technology
Gadgets
Podcasting
Software How-To
Tech News
31. What are your requirements?
• Decide on a Direction
• Choose your Talent
• Choose your Format
• Decide on your Duration
• Decide on your Frequency
#3 – CREATE
32. Work out the details
• Create a show format (recipe)
• Decide on hosts and/or guests
• Research and Script your show
• Decide on tone and music
• Plan your production
#3 – CREATE
33. Your Podcast Needs Form
• What will you Name it?
• How will you pitch it?
• What will it be about?
• What will it not be about?
• What will keep you podcasting?
#3 – CREATE
34. Design Your Podcast
Branding
• Podcast Name sets your brand
• Name that means something
Podcast Design
• Podcast art/logo for your show
• What can stand out
• What you like
#3 – CREATE
35. Secure your Podcast Identity
• Website URL (Namecheap) ($)
[podcastname].com
• Gmail Email Account
[podcastname]@gmail.com
• Social Media Presence
facebook.com/[podcastname]
#3 – CREATE
36. TAKEAWAY #3
#3 – CREATE
Make your first podcast
about something you are good at
AND passionate about!
39. Simple Recording Setup
• Computer/Smartphone
• Microphone
• Headphones/Ear Buds
• Recording Software/App
• Place to Record
#4 – PRODUCE
40. Bad Podcasting Microphones
• Condenser Microphones
• Great for Musicians/Singers
• Take in too much sound
• Difficult to edit out sounds
#4 – PRODUCE
– Blue Snowball – Blue Yeti
41. Good Podcasting Microphones
• Dynamic/Cardioid Mics
• Made for Radio/Podcasting
• Audio Technica ATR2100 ($65)
• Heil PR-40 ($330)
#4 – PRODUCE
– Audio Technica
ATR2100 USB
– Heil PR-40
42. Recording Software
• Audacity (Free)
• Apple Garage Band ($5)
• Hindenburg ($95/copy)
• Adobe Audition ($49/mo.)
#4 – PRODUCE
43. Place to Record
• Soundproofing: Block-out
external noise (periodic)
• Acoustic Treatment: Absorbing
excessive ambiance (constant)
• Alternatives Recording Areas
and Acoustic Treatments ($)
#4 – PRODUCE
44. Simple Recording Setups
#4 – PRODUCE
USB
Microphone
Laptop
Media Host
USB
Microphone
Smartphone
Headphones Earbuds
45. Advanced Recording Setups
#4 – PRODUCE
USB
Microphone
Laptop
Media Host
Headphones
Audio Mixer
Smartphone
Recorder
46. Prepare to Record
• Planning your content
• Preparing your space/gear
• Warming up your voice
• Use a script/bullets
• Hit Record
#4 – PRODUCE
47. Create an Episode
• Focus on your main content first
• Think about Intro/Outro
• Music – Audiojungle.net ($20)
• Export final recording to *.mp3
• Use script for Show Notes
#4 – PRODUCE
48. Editing Your Audio
• Review all your *.WAV files
• Clean up your audio
• Add your music/effects
• Balance out your sounds
• Export your Final *.mp3
#4 – PRODUCE
49. TAKEAWAY #4
#4 – PRODUCE
The end of this process
should leave you with
a single audio file.
52. Where do your Podcast Files live?
• Media Hosting Account ($15/mo)
• Generates RSS and Stats
• External to your website
• Launch without a website
#5 – PUBLISH
53. Uploading to your Media Host
• Upload your episode file
Final *.mp3
• Add episode metadata
Title, Description, Art
• Social Media add-ons
• Publish your episode
#5 – PUBLISH
54. Who do you send you RSS feed to?
• Podcasting Media Platforms
List your show
More connections are better
• iTunes is still king
75% Downloads from iTunes
13% From Blogs/Social Media
7% Other
#5 – PUBLISH
55. Upload Files to Media Host
#4 – PRODUCE
Laptop
Media Host
Smartphone
Earbuds
RSS Feed
Podcast Directory
60. #6 – GROW
Podcasting Download Perspective
• Median: 50% - 150 dpe
• Top 20% - >1,200 dpe
• Top 10% - >3,500 dpe
• Top 7.8% - >5,000 dpe
• Top 5% - >9,000 dpe
• Top 2% - >21,000 dpe
• Top 1% - >39,000 dpe
61. Getting Past Zero
• No Podcast – No Audience
• Have Something to Say
• Don’t Be Boring
• Slow, Measured Growth
• It’s a Marathon
#6 – GROW
62. Podcasting after Episode #1
• Plan another episode
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Record another episode
• Make Improvements
• Find Your Voice
#6 – GROW
63. Podcasting past Episode #13
• Review your themes and topics
• Build a schedule
• Plan out your year out
• Have predictable releases
• Review your format
#6 – GROW
64. Podcasting to Episode #100 and Beyond
• Marathon not a Sprint
Build your audience over time
Build an email list
• Downloads Per Episode (DPE)
Number of Listeners (?)
• Discover your Best Episodes
Revisit/Update Best Topics
#6 – GROW
65. Audience size is relative
in Podcasting
“How many people are in your topic?”
#6 – GROW
TAKEAWAY #6
68. Learn from other podcasters
• Go to Podcasting Conferences
• Listen to Podcasts about Podcasting
• Learn more at Podcasting meetups
• Analyze other podcasters
• Experiment
#7 – FEEDBACK
69. #7 – FEEDBACK
Do you think having 30 people
in a classroom
enough to teach a class?
TAKEAWAY #7
70. #7 – FEEDBACK
… from the front of the room.
What 30 people looks like…
72. #8 – LEARN
Dave Jackson
• School of Podcasting – schoolofpodcasting.com
• Ask the Podcast Coach – askthepodcastcoach.com
Daniel J. Lewis
• Audacity to Podcast – audacitytopodcast.com
Ray Ortega
• Podcasters’ Roundtable – podcastersroundtable.com
Carey Green
• Podcast Fast Track – podcastfasttrack.com
Kyle Bondo
• Gagglepod – gagglepod.com
• Podfader – podfader.com
Podcasts about Podcasting