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Virginia Podcasters Association (VAPODA)
Monthly Meetup Talk
August 20, 2018
Start a Podcast
#1 – The Medium
#2 – The Process
#3 – Create
#4 – Produce
START A PODCAST
#5 – Publish
#6 – Grow
#7 – Feedback
#8 – Learn
Start a Podcast Topics
START A PODCAST
Welcome to Podcasting
START A PODCAST
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
#1 – THE MEDIUM
Start
#1 – THE MEDIUM
What is a podcast?
START
#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)
What is a Podcast?
• Collection of *.mp3 files
• Single Brand
• Available via Directories
• Released Periodically
• C2C Shared RSS Feed
#1 – THE MEDIUM
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)
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
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)
Why should you Podcast?
• On-Demand Delivery
• Leverage Mobile
• Native Applications
• Growing Interest
• Talk to your Audience
#1 – THE MEDIUM
TAKEAWAY #1
You need to understand
the technology
*The basics of podcasting
#1 – THE MEDIUM
#2 – THE PROCESS
How do you create one?
START
Podcasting Maturity Model
• Level.01 – Beginner
• Level.02 – Student
• Level.03 – Experienced
• Level.04 – Professional
• Level.05 – Studio
#2 – THE PROCESS
#2 – THE PROCESS
Level.01 – Beginner
– Characters on “Last Man Standing” producing a podcast with everything you need. (Source: ABC)
#2 – THE PROCESS
Level.02 – Student
– Marc Marion interviews the POTUS on his podcast “WTF with Marc Marion”. (Source: LATimes.com)
#2 – THE PROCESS
Level.03 – Experience
– Marc Marion interviews the POTUS on his podcast “WTF with Marc Marion”. (Source: LATimes.com)
#2 – THE PROCESS
Level.04 – Professional
– NPR podcast training and production room. (Source: npr.org)
#2 – THE PROCESS
Level.05 – Studio
START A PODCAST
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
YES!
THAT IS IT!
Guess what process they use?
START A PODCAST
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
ADJUST
FADE
TIMELY
IMPROVE
CHANGE
With some slight modifications…
TAKEAWAY #2
Simple Process
with many moving parts
*Skill is in the Details
#2 – THE PROCESS
#3 – CREATE
How do you create a podcast?
CREATE
START A PODCAST
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
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
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.
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
#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
#3 – CREATE
Top 40 Business Podcasts
What are your requirements?
• Decide on a Direction
• Choose your Talent
• Choose your Format
• Decide on your Duration
• Decide on your Frequency
#3 – CREATE
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
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
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
Secure your Podcast Identity
• Website URL (Namecheap) ($)
[podcastname].com
• Gmail Email Account
[podcastname]@gmail.com
• Social Media Presence
facebook.com/[podcastname]
#3 – CREATE
TAKEAWAY #3
#3 – CREATE
Make your first podcast
about something you are good at
AND passionate about!
#4 – PRODUCE
How do you produce a podcast?
PRODUCE
#4 – PRODUCE
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
Simple Recording Setup
• Computer/Smartphone
• Microphone
• Headphones/Ear Buds
• Recording Software/App
• Place to Record
#4 – PRODUCE
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
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
Recording Software
• Audacity (Free)
• Apple Garage Band ($5)
• Hindenburg ($95/copy)
• Adobe Audition ($49/mo.)
#4 – PRODUCE
Place to Record
• Soundproofing: Block-out
external noise (periodic)
• Acoustic Treatment: Absorbing
excessive ambiance (constant)
• Alternatives Recording Areas
and Acoustic Treatments ($)
#4 – PRODUCE
Simple Recording Setups
#4 – PRODUCE
USB
Microphone
Laptop
Media Host
USB
Microphone
Smartphone
Headphones Earbuds
Advanced Recording Setups
#4 – PRODUCE
USB
Microphone
Laptop
Media Host
Headphones
Audio Mixer
Smartphone
Recorder
Prepare to Record
• Planning your content
• Preparing your space/gear
• Warming up your voice
• Use a script/bullets
• Hit Record
#4 – PRODUCE
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
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
TAKEAWAY #4
#4 – PRODUCE
The end of this process
should leave you with
a single audio file.
#5 – PUBLISH
How do you publish a podcast?
PUBLISH
#5 – PUBLISH
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
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
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
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
Upload Files to Media Host
#4 – PRODUCE
Laptop
Media Host
Smartphone
Earbuds
RSS Feed
Podcast Directory
Build a Website
• Shared Hosting (FREE-$25/mo)
• Website Hosting ($20-$50/mo)
• Website ($1,000-$5,000)
Podcast Amplifying Content
• Host Contact Info
• Archive of Episodes
• Subscription Links
• Searchable
• Easy to Share
#5 – PUBLISH
– WordPress CMS
TAKEAWAY #5
#5 – PUBLISH
Having one episode in your
podcast’s RSS feed
IS a podcast.
#6 – GROW
How do you grow a podcast?
GROW
#6 – GROW
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
#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
Getting Past Zero
• No Podcast – No Audience
• Have Something to Say
• Don’t Be Boring
• Slow, Measured Growth
• It’s a Marathon
#6 – GROW
Podcasting after Episode #1
• Plan another episode
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Record another episode
• Make Improvements
• Find Your Voice
#6 – GROW
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
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
Audience size is relative
in Podcasting
“How many people are in your topic?”
#6 – GROW
TAKEAWAY #6
#7 – FEEDBACK
What happens next?
FEEDBACK
#7 – FEEDBACK
CREATE
Podcast Lifecycle
PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
ADJUST
FADE
TIMELY
IMPROVE
CHANGE
FEEBACK
Learn from other podcasters
• Go to Podcasting Conferences
• Listen to Podcasts about Podcasting
• Learn more at Podcasting meetups
• Analyze other podcasters
• Experiment
#7 – FEEDBACK
#7 – FEEDBACK
Do you think having 30 people
in a classroom
enough to teach a class?
TAKEAWAY #7
#7 – FEEDBACK
… from the front of the room.
What 30 people looks like…
#8 – LEARN
Always be learning!
LEARN
#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
THANK YOU
Kyle Bondo
@Gagglepod
kyle@gagglepod.com
Gagglepod.com
Vapoda.org

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Start a Podcast

  • 1. Virginia Podcasters Association (VAPODA) Monthly Meetup Talk August 20, 2018 Start a Podcast
  • 2. #1 – The Medium #2 – The Process #3 – Create #4 – Produce START A PODCAST #5 – Publish #6 – Grow #7 – Feedback #8 – Learn Start a Podcast Topics
  • 3. START A PODCAST Welcome to Podcasting
  • 4. START A PODCAST CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
  • 5. #1 – THE MEDIUM Start
  • 6. #1 – THE MEDIUM What is a podcast? START
  • 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
  • 14. #2 – THE PROCESS How do you create one? START
  • 15. Podcasting Maturity Model • Level.01 – Beginner • Level.02 – Student • Level.03 – Experienced • Level.04 – Professional • Level.05 – Studio #2 – THE PROCESS
  • 16. #2 – THE PROCESS Level.01 – Beginner
  • 17. – Characters on “Last Man Standing” producing a podcast with everything you need. (Source: ABC) #2 – THE PROCESS Level.02 – Student
  • 18. – Marc Marion interviews the POTUS on his podcast “WTF with Marc Marion”. (Source: LATimes.com) #2 – THE PROCESS Level.03 – Experience
  • 19. – Marc Marion interviews the POTUS on his podcast “WTF with Marc Marion”. (Source: LATimes.com) #2 – THE PROCESS Level.04 – Professional
  • 20. – NPR podcast training and production room. (Source: npr.org) #2 – THE PROCESS Level.05 – Studio
  • 21. START A PODCAST CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART YES! THAT IS IT! Guess what process they use?
  • 22. START A PODCAST CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART ADJUST FADE TIMELY IMPROVE CHANGE With some slight modifications…
  • 23. TAKEAWAY #2 Simple Process with many moving parts *Skill is in the Details #2 – THE PROCESS
  • 24. #3 – CREATE How do you create a podcast? CREATE
  • 25. START A PODCAST CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
  • 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
  • 30. #3 – CREATE Top 40 Business Podcasts
  • 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!
  • 37. #4 – PRODUCE How do you produce a podcast? PRODUCE
  • 38. #4 – PRODUCE CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
  • 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.
  • 50. #5 – PUBLISH How do you publish a podcast? PUBLISH
  • 51. #5 – PUBLISH CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
  • 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
  • 56. Build a Website • Shared Hosting (FREE-$25/mo) • Website Hosting ($20-$50/mo) • Website ($1,000-$5,000) Podcast Amplifying Content • Host Contact Info • Archive of Episodes • Subscription Links • Searchable • Easy to Share #5 – PUBLISH – WordPress CMS
  • 57. TAKEAWAY #5 #5 – PUBLISH Having one episode in your podcast’s RSS feed IS a podcast.
  • 58. #6 – GROW How do you grow a podcast? GROW
  • 59. #6 – GROW CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART
  • 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
  • 66. #7 – FEEDBACK What happens next? FEEDBACK
  • 67. #7 – FEEDBACK CREATE Podcast Lifecycle PRODUCE GROWPUBLISHSTART ADJUST FADE TIMELY IMPROVE CHANGE FEEBACK
  • 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…
  • 71. #8 – LEARN Always be learning! LEARN
  • 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