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PoDrops

Brittany Brown and Rob Winters

We break podcasting down in 60-second, bite-sized episodes that are easy to follow and apply to your own podcast. Whether you"re just getting started, or you"re a seasoned podcast professional, we have tips for all levels, genres and interests.

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0:59

Listen to Your Audience… Sometimes

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2022/08/15

At some point, after you launch your podcast, you’re going to begin to get comments and suggestions from your audience. Some people may even be asking you to make certain changes to your show and the format. It’s always good to consider the feedback of your audience, but ensure you stay true to your original vision. Don’t lose sight of your podcast’s goals and what you’re trying to create. There is a difference between constructive and destructive criticism. Also, podcast listeners don’t want to

0:51

Get Some Help

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2022/08/15

When you initially start a podcast, you typically don't know how much work you're getting into. And sometimes after you started the process between pre-production and post-production. You can get overwhelmed. Between the editing producing transcripts and also the social media marketing that's involved. It can be a lot of work.The good news is, is that there are places that you can reach out to for help. One of those places being Pod News, you can definitely post a job here and get it out to the

0:57

Have Some ‘Just in Case’ Episodes

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2022/08/15

Just like technology won’t always work for you, there are going to be times when a guest cancels or events in the world conflict with an episode you’re planning to release. Having some evergreen episodes that aren’t tied to anything specific going on in the world or are more related to your life, that can easily be substituted into your release schedule at the last minute when things go wrong. These softball episodes may not be the life-changing crowd pleasers you prefer, but you’ll be glad they’re

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Use Descript

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2022/08/15

If you're a new podcaster and you're trying to determine what editing software you should use. I recommend Descript. It's an all-in-one tool that makes it easy for new podcasters to streamline their process.It has a lot of features that help you make your process more manageable, especially when you have a lot of things going on. One of my favorite features of Descript is the automatic filler word removal. This is an automatic process that can take up to a couple of minutes, depending on how long

1:02

Start and Keep an Idea Bank

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2022/08/15

Keeping your podcast pipeline fully stocked can be a difficult task depending on your show’s topic area. As you think of ideas, note them down. If you’re a team of podcasters, do this with a shared document. Remember, not all ideas are going to become episodes, but there are no bad ideas. Review your idea bank regularly to flush out the best ideas, and even think of ways you might be able to spin those less than stellar ones into something worth recording. Keeping an idea bank will help you ensure

0:58

Start to Stockpile Episodes

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2022/08/15

A rookie mistake is to create and release your episode one by one. Once you get going with your podcast, you’re going to be scripting and editing multiple episodes at the same time. Build up a reserve of episodes and have them ready to go a few weeks out from their release date. This will allow you to release teasers on social media, build up some buzz, and get a head start on your social posts and any complimenting blogs you’re releasing. All of this is one of the reasons we suggest you begin to

0:59

Include Your Team

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2022/08/15

If you’re working on your podcast with a co-host or an entire team, be sure to include them in the process. Don’t be a control freak or allow any one team member to be siloed into a corner. When everyone on your team is in sync and communicating, it makes all parts of the process run more smoothly. From the planning to publishing components of the process, your podcast and your team will be better when you work together to produce a superior product.

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Intro and Outro Music

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2022/08/15

Do you ever wonder how people choose the music for their podcast? How'd they get their intros and outros. to flow so well, This is so important as it helps solidify your brand as a podcaster. Choosing music is really fun. Especially, if you already have the idea for what your podcast is going to be.Make sure that if you have a happy go lucky podcast, that your music matches that if you're talking about really heavy things, don't use upbeat music. It can really be a turnoff to your listeners.And it

1:03

Do a Post [Production] Mortem

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2022/08/15

After releasing an episode, especially the first few if you are new to the wonderful world of podcasting, do a postmortem on what went wrong. Did you run behind schedule in getting the episode produced? Did it take longer than planned to script the episode? What about getting your social media posts drafted, did you get them ready before the episode went live? Learn from your mistakes and make the necessary adjustments to your schedule moving forward. That said, also pat yourself on the back when

0:55

Guest Star On Other Podcasts

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2022/08/15

We’ve talked in several episodes about how you should prepare and handle guests on your show. An effective way to grow your audience and get in front of new listeners is to appear on other podcasts. PodOps is where we suggest starting your journey. By downloading the PodOps app to your Android or Apple device, you can quickly create a profile that utilizes machine learning to score and match you with compatible show hosts. And if you aren’t ready to be a guest yourself, you can switch into host mode

1:04

Add Episode Notes

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2022/08/15

Don’t confuse show notes with episode notes. Show notes are associated with your entire podcast series. Episode notes are detailed notes about a specific episode within your series. Distributors, such as Apple, provide up to four-thousand characters for episode notes. But on average, most episodes have around two-hundred-and-fifty-six-character length descriptions. Episode notes can describe what is discussed in a particular episode, share a bit about a guest in attendance and provide useful links

0:58

Promote Your Podcast with Supporting Materials

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2022/08/15

In a previous episode, we covered transcripts, which are useful in their own right. But when thinking of ways to expand how you can market individual episodes of your show, consider writing blog posts on the topic being discussed. This allows you to embed your episode player in the blog post, link out to supporting articles, as well as reference other posts and episodes within your website that may be relevant to the topic. This also gives you another piece of content to share through social media

1:09

Own Your Own Content

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2022/08/15

Let's talk about owning your own content and why it's so important. It allows you the freedom to decide. What platforms you're going to put your content on and what audiences you want to be associated with. As you look at some of the things that have happened in podcasting in recent months, you can see how having your podcast on one platform can isolate you from other audiences and also have your content controlled.When you were on multiple platforms, you have the ability to have controversial

1:02

Explore Free Recording and Editing Software

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2022/08/15

It’s day one of your new podcast show and you aren’t sure what to use for recording software. Before investing in some of the more expensive software, which also requires a considerable amount of time to master, try some of the free, entry-level tools on the market today. For people new to podcasting, Garage Band and Audacity are suitable options to get you going. You can also consider buying plugins before moving to expensive software if you’re looking for slightly more control or specific sound

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Consider Advertising Your Podcast

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2022/08/15

Organic subscriber and listener acquisition is great because these people are genuinely interested in your show and are likely to remain invested in future episodes. However, the process of growing your audience organically can take a long time. If you have budget to advertise, consider Podcast Addict and Overcast. Both have the ability to put your podcast show in front of a targeted audience that is actively engaging with podcasts. In contrast, sites like Facebook may not be as effective for

0:59

Rehearse to Save Time

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2022/08/15

Have you ever given a presentation in front of a large audience or at a conference? After creating your content and slide deck, you rehearsed what you were going to say. Just as I’ve done with each of the PoDrops episodes before pressing record. If you rehearse a scripted episode a few times before recording, you’ll be able to catch any language that sounds off or potentially trips you up when speaking. Writing something on paper and reading it to yourself in your head, are not the same as speaking

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Don’t Promise a Schedule You Can’t Keep

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2022/08/15

Have you ever had a delivery that was promised to arrive on a certain date and didn’t? If it was late by a day or a week, you were most likely frustrated and annoyed. The same will be true with your listeners if your episodes are not dropping on the promised schedule. What I mean is, create a production schedule that fits your schedule and is realistic. A lot of people produce podcasts in their free time, and after work. Ensure you have enough time for all of the things on your to-do list. If you

1:13

The Editing Rule of 4

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2022/08/15

If you’re a perfectionist, you may find the editing process to be a hellish one that consumes hours and hours of your day. Do yourself a favor and be prepared for recording by being in a quiet space. No people, televisions, or phones preferably. Also, complete a mic check to ensure sound quality is good from the beginning. These little things will help save you time during the editing, or post-production, phase. In editing, focus on removing excess background noise, static, and echoes. If there

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Pause, Reset, and Maybe Clap

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2022/08/15

When recording an episode, you are going to eventually stumble over your words and get tongue-tied. It happens to everyone. Don’t stop recording and start over. This will cost you valuable time and if you were to start over at every mistake, you may never complete a season. Instead, when you make a mistake, pause for 3 to 5 seconds, then restart where you had left off. When editing the episode, you can cut out the mistake as well as the excess time between speaking moments. If you want to make it

0:58

Set and Stick to a Routine

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2022/08/15

Podcasts can be a lot of fun to create, but they can also be a lot of work. Setting a routine for yourself each week is a good way to ensure you stay consistent and don’t lose focus or steam in releasing episodes. Whether you’re doing all of the work alone or you have a partner, define when the writing is done for an episode in advance of the day you want to record. Determine when editing of an episode will take place after recording. And finally, determine your release schedule. As mentioned in a

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