One Minute Podcast Tips
If you're looking to be a better podcaster, but you don't have time to listen to hours and hours of advice, One Minute Podcast Tips is the show for you. I’m Danny Brown, host of multiple podcasts, and I’ve been in the podcasting space for over 10 years. Every Monday, One Minute Podcast Tips will bring you a short tip you can use on your podcast, with advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more. I'll let you know what hardware and software you should use, and how they'll help you and your show no matter where you are in your podcasting journey. And if you want more specific tips just for you and your podcast, check out the Magic Mic Membership at oneminutepodcasttips.com/support. So follow on your favourite podcast app today, and let One Minute Podcast Tips help you be a better podcaster in just a minute a week. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced.
Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better.
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When it comes to publishing, we all want to be as consistent as possible. But there will be times you need to take an unexpected break.
Here are some tips on preparing your listeners when there are unexpected breaks in your podcast publishing schedule.
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When it comes to editing your podcast, it can be tempting to make it too polished, to the point where it doesn't flow as well as it should. And it's understandable - after all, you want to offer your listeners the best experience you can.
But to make each episode as good as it can be, there are three quick changes you can make to help it sound as natural as possible.
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My equipment:
- Shure SM7B dynamic mic
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
- Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
- Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
- JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
- Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile
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When it comes to growing your podcast, there are many ways to do that and encourage through calls to action on your episodes. But there's one single call to action you should include on every single episode, and here's why.
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When it comes to podcast analytics, Plays on Apple Podcasts Connect and Starts on Spotify for Podcasters are often used as data points for reporting. Here's why you shouldn't use them.
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I've spoken before on why it's important to have a good elevator pitch for your podcast. But more than this is something I call the 10 Word Rule when it comes to describing your podcast in a way that can help attract new listeners.
Further reading/listening
- Piecing It Together Podcast
- Why You Need a Strong Elevator Pitch for Your Podcast - One Minute Podcast Tips
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Due to the way podcasts are consumed, it can be hard to get feedback from your listeners. Comments, thoughts on an episode, and more are all valuable to receive.
Thankfully, there are two simple ways to get feedback from your podcast listeners, as I share in this episode.
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When it comes to your podcast audio, do you need an expensive audio interface for the best sound, or can you use less expensive interfaces?
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The goal of One Minute Podcast Tips is to help you be a better podcaster, and hopefully that's the case with each episode.
However, there are also some other great resources for this, including podcast newsletters, and here are my top three recommendations for newsletters that help you be a better podcaster.
Further reading/listening
In this bonus episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I wanted to introduce you to two new podcasts I'm part of - In & Around Podcasting that I co-host with Mark Asquith, and My Other Podcast Is that I'm the host of.
Listen to the trailers and check out the new shows below!
Further reading/listening
Last week, I published the first episode of a brand new podcast. As part of the run up to that, I shared the upcoming publish info with various industry newsletters, and asked if they'd be willing to share with their readers.
As a result, the first episode received over 1,000 listeners on day one, many of which came from these newsletters. Here's why you should be pitching your podcasting news, and some do's and don'ts aro...
When it comes to your podcast audio, what format should you use - WAV or MP3? And is there a reason to use one over the other?
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There are two ways to ensure you get great podcast audio every time. The first is sound treating your room. The second is even easier, and costs nothing, and that's having good mic technique.
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I've spoken before about the importance of having a trailer for your podcast. There are a few reasons, but the main one is it's one of the most effective ways of promoting your show to new listeners.
This is why it's key to keep your podcast trailer up to date, so potential listeners know exactly what to expect from your show.
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Host analytics are excellent, and can really help you understand the growth of your show and where you need to add some more focus. Combining with third-party podcast prefixes, though, can really help you understand your audience and attract better sponsors.
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When it comes to your podcast website, it's really up to you as to what goes on there. However, these are the top three options you should always have on your site.
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When it comes to recording, you might hear other podcasters tell you to use a shock mount with your mic. So what is a shock mount, and do you need to use one?
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When it comes to making money with your podcast, listener donations and memberships are two of the easiest and most effective ways to do so.
And if you take a little time to make it as easy as possible for listeners to support, they can be even more effective.
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One of the questions that appears online regularly is do you need to edit your podcast? Much of this comes from podcasters who just want to hit record and then publish right away.
While you can take this approach, there's a lot to be said on why you should edit, even it's it's just the bare minimum.
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