How To Start A Podcast (2025 Beginner Guide)

You want to know how to start a podcast in 2024 and we’ve got you covered. In this video, Bridget O'Rourke will walk you through concrete steps on how to start a podcast for beginners, covering everything from taking the idea in your head and turning it into a physical, monetizable podcast. You’ll learn how to find your podcast topic, how to find your podcast niche, and how to decide on a podcast format. Bridget talks about the best podcast setup for beginners, software for recording a high quality podcast, what to do to launch your podcast and she offers tips on promoting and monetizing your show.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Tip for before you start
0:25 - Find your podcast topic, audience and niche
1:17 - Different podcast formats
1:33 - Deciding on your episode structure and length
1:55 - Figure out your posting schedule
2:09 - How to make your podcast sound better
2:25 - Beginner podcast equipment recommendations
4:26 - How to record your podcast
4:56 - Podcast Post Production
6:06 - How to launch your podcast
6:47 - Promoting your show
7:36 - Monetize your podcast

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QUESTION — Have a question about Riverside? Want some podcast marketing tips? Need to know what equipment to use for podcasting or what equipment to use for video production? All questions welcome in the comments section of this video!

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The company, founded by brothers Gideon (CTO) and Nadav (CEO) in 2020, already helps renowned podcasters and companies, including Guy Raz, Gary Vaynerchuk, Marvel and The New York Times to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere, with no loss in recording quality.

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[lanebowers]

This is exactly what I am looking for. I signed up for Riverside, but where are the links for the tutorials on using Riverside you mentioned You are awesome, thanks! I was looking for a 1-stop shop and think you provided it.

[bunnywhite]

I just wanted to say thank you for this well produced and educational video. After watching a video yesterday (totally different channel) where I could not tolerate the speakers tone of voice or method of speaking I am finding this so refreshing. The content, space setup, and graphics are all great, and not that I usually note these things much but I also find myself appreciating the how the way you're dressed is complementary to all of that as well (casual yet polished). Great job!

[JoeAtinsky]

Thank you. I am just getting started and appreciate You're content.

[shafeeknishath]

You are a legend, you helped a lot and you explained it really great!

[kjdavis-yedf]

Great video. Let's get rolling. Podcast video almost ready...probably tomorrow. Your a great "Kid" ... sharp as a whip. Can I do voice only? Or Microsoft Office??

[foe_reaper_]

i saw a ad for riverside and i've been wanting to start a podcast and everything sounds perfect, The way you have explained everything throughout your videos helps a lot and i am definitely using riverside for it, But i heard that we only get 16 minutes free? how do the charges and limits work?

[ChrnRn-iuny]

Awesome content !! Thumbs up !! Can u make a video focused more on the monetizing part ? It was super quick on this video but seems there's alot to it ... thanks !!

[davidarmstrong]

Hello first I want to say I love the info you provide. I have a question. Me and my wife are starting a podcast and I have the rodecaster pro and I want to use riverside and was wondering can I still use the rodecaster pro when using riverside and do I press record on both or just one

[RobSajous]

Can I use audio technica with zoom H5 and sync audio/video from dslr with PluralEyes? And edit with Premiere Pro?

[stoneyshifflett]

How do I record using a mixer, in other words how do I hook the mixer up to my laptop to record? I have audacity and will use it mostly to edit my show once done.

[TheHorrorSlamSessions]

Hi everybody. This is a question for All podcasters who are out there I'm trying to start a podcast, but I have very limited things because I live in a tiny room. I have a small desk and a good microphone, but it's a little desk, so I need some pointers. Can anybody direct me to the right stuff that I need I would take a picture soon enough and show you my space that I have to work with to give you an idea, to see if y'all can help me It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[marzlandingmedia]

I dont see the link to the video for using your smartphone as a webcam

[WreckAnEyeZe]

Davinci Resolve is a great free program

[bridgetime]

Great videos! We would like to podcast you :)

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