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PodSchool

Do you want to create a kick-arse podcast people will want to listen to? Podcasting expert, Rachel Corbett, shares her short actionable tips to help you create compelling content, connect with an audience and keep listeners coming back for more. If you want even more help with your podcast check out Rachel"s online podcasting course at podschool.com.au

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7:05

Should you use video when remote recording your podcast?

PodSchool ·

2020/07/06

Remote recording platforms give you a way to record your show with people in different locations which is fantastic because your podcast isn't limited by geography. They also help you achieve audio quality that compares with being in the same room as someone but you shouldn't forget about the impact of distance on your performance. In this episode I take you through why, if you want to get the best possible conversational chemistry, it's important to use video when remote recording. Check out the

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5:34

Can you choose a podcast name that already exists?

PodSchool ·

2020/06/29

So, you've been waiting for your brain to come up with the perfect name for your podcast. And when it finally does you realise there's already a show with that name out there. So, can you just pretend you never saw it and release your show anyway? Or do you need to come up with a different podcast name? In this episode I share what to do if the podcast name you love already exists. Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-names/ About me… My name is Rachel

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9:00

Should you start a new feed for every new podcast idea?

PodSchool ·

2020/06/22

If you've worked hard to build an audience for your podcast it's hard to imagine why, if you come up with a brand new podcast idea, you'd start building listeners from scratch when you've got a feed full of subscribers who love your stuff. So, in this episode I take you through whether it’s ok to sneak a new podcast idea into an existing feed or if you need to start a brand new podcast feed for every single podcast concept. Check out the full episode show notes:

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8:44

Should you launch your podcast with multiple episodes?

PodSchool ·

2020/06/15

I get a lot of questions from people confused about whether they should launch their podcast with one or multiple episodes. As with any advice I give on this podcast, the best option is the one that makes the most sense for your audience and your content. If that's dropping multiple episodes, great! Go for it. But if you're doing it because you’ve read that's the right way to launch a show, I'm going to tell you why I don't think it's the best option. Check out the full episode show notes:

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5:45

How to submit your podcast to Google Podcasts

PodSchool ·

2020/06/08

Since Google decided to dip its toe into podcasting there hasn't been a way to submit your show like you do with podcast apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Until now. Submitting to Google Podcasts is now much simpler since they’ve introduced Google Podcasts Manager… https://podcastsmanager.google.com/ In today’s episode I take you through what’s changed, why it’s a good thing and what you need to do to make sure your podcast turns up in the Google Podcasts app. Check out the full episode show

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12:28

What makes a great podcast?

PodSchool ·

2020/06/01

So you want to start a podcast but you don’t want it to fade into podcast oblivion like so many others? In today’s episode I take you through some of the things you need to think about if you want your podcast to be a success. Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/what-makes-a-great-podcast/ About me… My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio

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10:15

How to get your podcast featured in New & Noteworthy

PodSchool ·

2020/05/25

Getting featured in Apple’s New & Noteworthy section has become something of an obsession for new podcasters. There’s a lot of information floating around the internet suggesting you should release multiple episodes when you launch your podcast to trick the New & Noteworthy algorithm into featuring your show. In this episode I take you through whether that actually works and whether if you do get your show featured in New & Noteworthy it’s everything it’s cracked up to be. Check out the full

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5:51

What is a podcast RSS feed?

PodSchool ·

2020/05/18

If you've been researching how to start a podcast you've probably come across the term "RSS Feed." If you don't know what it is, don't worry. To be a podcaster you don't need to know how your podcast RSS feed works, you just need to know where to find it and where to submit it so your show can be found by as many people as possible and that’s what I take you through in this episode. Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-rss/ About me… My name is Rachel

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4:27

How loud should your podcast be?

PodSchool ·

2020/05/11

If you've been podcasting for a long time you'll probably know the frustration of flipping from one podcast to another, or even from one episode of the same show to another and having to increase or decrease your volume. At best this is annoying, at worst it's enough to blast your eardrums off. But having a standard level for the volume of a podcast (podcast loudness) means a better user experience for podcast listeners and no angry complaint letters for you because someone got tinnitus from

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12:56

How to make great podcast ads

PodSchool ·

2020/05/04

So, you’re getting sponsors interested in your podcast but you want to make sure you keep your audience and your advertisers happy? To get the most out of your podcast ads you need to consider them as important as the content that’s around them. Monetising your podcast shouldn’t come at the expense of your show so in this episode I take you through how to make sure your podcast ads aren’t the bit of your show people skip through. Check out the full episode show notes:

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11:28

Do you need a website for your podcast?

PodSchool ·

2020/04/27

Creating a website for your podcast might seem like a lot of extra effort when you're already putting together so much content for your show but it's really important if you want a truly professional podcast. A podcast website is also a way to communicate with your audience, monetise your show and bring new listeners. So in this episode I take you through why you definitely need one and what kind of content you can include. Check out the full episode show notes:

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8:16

What are private podcasts?

PodSchool ·

2020/04/20

Ever since podcasts began they’ve been public and the idea has been to get your show into as many ears and podcast apps as possible. But what if you want to communicate with an audience privately but you still want them to have the same podcast listening experience they’re used to? Well, now you can with private podcasts and in this episode I take you through what private podcasts are and how they can be a huge benefit for your show. Check out the full episode show notes:

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22:27

How to promote your podcast

PodSchool ·

2020/04/13

If you want to grow your podcast audience, you have to promote your podcast to get it in front of more eyes and ears. So how do you do it in a way that's interesting and engaging and that encourages more people to listen? In this episode I take you through the different ways to promote your podcast so you can get your show in front of more listeners and grow your audience. Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-promote-your-podcast Links to other relevant

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25:34

How to record a podcast remotely

PodSchool ·

2020/04/06

There are a number of different ways to record your podcast remotely and the option that's right for you will depend on what technology you have access to and how experienced the people on your show are with recording audio. If you're remote recording interviews you can get away with having your guest at a lower audio quality than you, but if you're hosting your podcast with a co-host remotely you want to try and record both hosts at as similar audio quality as possible. So, what are your

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8:53

What podcast directories should you submit your show to?

PodSchool ·

2019/12/15

Listeners access podcasts via directories like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. And since growing your audience and getting more listeners is high on the list of priorities as a podcaster, you want to make sure your show is available in as many places as possible. You don't need to submit your show to every podcast app that's ever been created but you do need to make sure your show can be accessed by people on both iPhone and Android. So, what podcast directories should you

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12:22

Five questions to ask yourself before starting a podcast

PodSchool ·

2019/12/08

Not sure whether you should start a podcast? Podcasting is something a lot of people are interested in but there’s no guarantee of success so you want to do everything you can to make sure your show doesn’t fade out like thousands of others. In this episode I take you through a few questions you should ask yourself before you jump in the podcasting deep end. They’re designed to help you work out whether you’re starting a podcast for the right reasons. Because if you’re not, there’s a high chance

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11:38

How to get the best quality audio when you’re remote...

PodSchool ·

2019/12/01

If you're recording a podcast with people in different locations and you’re not careful about how you record, your show can sound really bad. And a podcast with poor audio quality isn’t a podcast that grows a big audience. So, if you’re planning to remote record your podcast using programs like Skype, Zencastr or Ringr, in this episode, I share my tips for how to get the best quality podcast audio possible. Check out the full episode show notes:

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6:09

How to choose the right rating for your podcast

PodSchool ·

2019/11/24

Not sure whether to rate your podcast clean, explicit or no rating? Or whether you have to bother rating your podcast at all? The ratings in the back end of your podcast host were actually created for iTunes music, not podcasts so at the moment there aren’t any clear regulations around rating podcasts. Essentially you want to make sure you always have your listeners in mind, but not just listeners you know. Think about who might stumble across your content and try it while they’ve got kids in the

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17:38

A beginner's guide to podcast SEO

PodSchool ·

2019/11/18

Unless your great dream is to podcast to no one you’ll want to do everything in your power to get your show in front of new listeners. And this includes making sure your podcast SEO is on point. SEO is an acronym for Search Engine Optimisation and if you get it right it can be a powerful way to grow your podcast audience organically because it increases the chances of your show turning up in search results. In this episode, I dive deep on the dark art of podcast SEO and take you through why it’s

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7:12

How to record multiple USB microphones

PodSchool ·

2019/11/10

Have you tried to record a podcast with multiple USB microphones and it hasn’t worked? Don’t worry, you don’t need to hand in your podcasting licence. If you want to record more than one person on your show and you want to do it via your computer you’ll need to do some configuring to make sure your editing software registers more than one USB microphone. It’s a lot easier than it sounds and in this episode I take you through what you need to do to make sure you can record your podcast using more

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