Everything You Need to Know About Podcast Tech

A Beginner's Guide to Podcasting

Choose the right equipment, record high-quality audio in person & remotely, edit with confidence, and publish & share your podcast with the world.

Start Course Continue Course Retake Course Preview Course Learn More
Retake this course?
Retaking this course from the beginning will reset all of your tracked progress.
Retake

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…

  • You’ll know exactly what to look for when you go shopping for your equipment from microphones to headphones.

  • Sound quality matters when it comes to gaining and maintaining a podcast audience. Not only will you learn how to record clean audio in person, you’ll also know how to record high-quality audio remotely when you can’t get everyone in the same room.

  • Never edited audio before? No problem! You’ll learn the basic of audio editing from start to finish, so you can produce a professional-sounding podcast.

  • You’ve built up a ton of momentum, and your podcast is ready to go! Don’t let the confusing process of podcast distribution stop you now. You’ll learn how to select the right podcast hosting platform for you and how to create and submit your show to all of the podcast players.

Here’s everything that comes with this course:

MODULE 1

Essential Podcast Equipment

Before you record your first episode, you’ll need to select the right recording equipment for you.

  • The 3 things to look for in a podcasting microphone.

  • Choosing the right mic stands and mounts for your setup.

  • Why headphones are your new best friend.

  • Help choosing the right audio recorder or interface for you.

  • A printable Podcast Equipment Guide to help you create your shopping list including my personal equipment recommendations for different budgets.

MODULE 2

Record Your Podcast

Now that you have your equipment, you’re ready to record your episodes. In this module, you’ll learn how to get clean, high-quality recordings.

  • Where to record your podcast and treating your space.

  • How to build sound traps to turn your office into a home studio.

  • Directions for 3 different podcast setups for different podcasting scenarios

  • Where to place your microphones for the best sound

  • Recording to a computer and a recorder

MODULE 3

Record Your Podcast (Remotely)

It’s not always possible to record in the same room. Maybe your guest lives across country or maybe there’s a global pandemic. Learn how to record clean audio remotely so your listeners don’t even know you’re not in the same room.

  • A good, better, and best setup for recording remotely.

  • A customizable email template to send to guests so they have everything they need to prepare for a remote recording.

  • A comparison chart of web-based recorders to help you choose the one that is best for your podcast and your budget.

MODULE 4

Edit Your Podcast

Now that you’ve recorded your audio, it’s time to add those final touches to create your podcast episode. This module is more hands on, and we’ll actually edit a sample podcast episode together.

  • Download pre-recorded audio files and edit a sample podcast episode with me using Audacity, a free audio editing software.

  • Gain the skills to make cuts, adjust volume levels, edit multiple tracks, and add music.

  • Export your file so it’s ready to be published.

MODULE 5

Hosting & Distribution

Your podcast is ready to go, so let’s get it out into the world so you can start building your audience.

  • How podcast distribution works and demystifying the RSS feed.

  • A comparison chart of recommended podcast hosting platforms to help you choose the right one for your podcast.

  • How to get your podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.