The EASIEST Way To Start A Podcast in 2022

In today's video we're breaking down the easiest way to start a podcast with what you have right now (phone, video mic, etc) plus how to wrap your head around what to make, and how to come up with ideas. We touch on mics, how to get better sounding audio, editing software, as well as hosting!

Our Podcast:

0:00 Intro
0:51 Coming Up With The Concept
2:18 Coming Up With Topic Ideas
3:12 Choosing a Mic
4:55 4 Ways To Record Audio
6:58 Exciting Announcement
7:55 Tips For Recording Good Audio
9:53 Editing Programs
11:01 Adding Video To Your Podcast
11:42 Hosting Options
12:37 Why Start With What You Have
12:56 Bloopers

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[BeckiandChris]

Been a big fan of podcasting the last few years, it's been fun to have a slightly different outlet in a different kind of format. Anyone else have a podcast or thinking of starting one this year?

[mattih]

even the lav mic fits your color palette/style... you are too good at this 😊

[lilafromyoutube]

Such an amazing masterclass on podcasts and audio! and HELLO CONGRATS WITH YOUR NEW COURSE. CRUSHING IT! 👏🏻💯

[ALEXAWRIGHT]

You two are on fire! 🔥🔥🔥 Major props and thanks for your consistent dedication to your craft and providing value to people like me.

[kneiszlee]

Huge thank you! Content is great...as always 🙂 Clear and entertaining. I really appreciate you both sharing your journey and your thoughts.

[glowingeye]

Small tip regarding the plosives: talk into your microphone at an angle, where you don‘t breathe directly at it. I do this with my PodMic, it‘s not in front of but at the side of my mouth so I kinda talk „over“ the top of it. Works quite well in my opinion, but I‘m not a pro in audio, too ;) Of course, I would prefer a filter and they aren‘t expensive, it‘s just a little workaround.
Also: great video, Becki!

[smartenuphumans]

THANK YOU! Finally a video which mentions that you have to "record your voice" and that is your podcast, no other video mentions this important early step.

How the process should be taught:

Explain first what a podcast is..."a recording of your voice" - then you can go ahead with the others.

Seriously, to assume people know what a "podcast" even is, is failure to properly inform, as an "information" video. Just because someone drives a car, doesn't mean they know how to put air in the tires, and you can't assume they do.

What other video's on this topic lack, is full explanation - when teaching, informing, you must treat the audience like adolsents...in the sense of giving ALL information, even if the majority has heard it before and already are previously informed.

Example - if I say to my mother (65) the word "podcast" it means nothing to her. If I said to my mother "a radio show" or "voice recording" she would know automatically what I mean. BUT still she won't know how to record her voice unless it is on a reel to reel machine. SO, these video's must clarify that on computers, the process is: upload a recording program on your smart device, (your "reel to reel" - in older language) this will be called a file (instead of film), which you then save on your smart device and can access at all times.

It is this early step and lack of explanation, that has all other video's I have watched on this topic, limited.

Analogy - If I were teaching how to bake, I can't assume the student knows what an oven is, or a bowl, or a mixer, or even what brown sugar is - I have to explain it like I would to a 4 year old child. Right down to how to turn the oven dials and read the baking instructions properly.

Does this make sense?

It should, you were taught this way by professional teachers when in school.

And although this video did explain the "recording portion" it was vague, didn't mention that it is a saved file, and it was near the end of the video. When really, it should come right after (gathering idea's) at the beginning.

[hollenbecknowhere]

Great video as always. I have my pocast name and niche ready to go. This video is extremely helpful on the gear I need to complete my pocast. Thank you Becki & Chris!

[TheHorrorGeek]

I know what Skillshare course I'm gonna be watching this week. I was excited when I saw it in a recent email from them. Can't wait to check it out.

[My_Photography_Journey]

This is perfect timing, I'm starting to edit my friend's podcast and these are some great tips

[SAMOKFIT]

Your video is a mood, a vibe. love it

[OGtalks]

Rodecaster pro is the ultimate piece of equipment . I use mine every week . Best investment I’ve ever made . Great vid guys . ✌🏼

[josephemmons]

Fyi I freaking love the podcast every bit as much as your channel. I so enjoy wherever the conversations lead in tuxedo time 👍

[SamTavrs]

Phenomenal video. Very helpful. Congrats on the master class ✌🏼

[cherchang]

Having seen your hair in black and now platinum blonde...May I just say that you look FANTASTIC in blonde!!!! It's like you were born to be in this hair color!!!! I just had to say that!!!!

[nolumakipodcast]

This has been incredibly helpful, thank you very much, guys.

[adrianobarboza]

A Skillshare class with Becki!? HELL YEA!

[Mindfully.Alex.]

This video is an AMAZING jewel!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

[justinyin]

Love this! My friend and I did all audio for a whole year. This year we’re going to incorporate video! Great timing for this video and keep up the great work!

[dolwolfianphotography]

Love your tutorial video as you don't promote very expensive gear as some other does 👍 Thx for the skillshare link 😀