{"id":3693,"date":"2020-06-04T11:50:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T11:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=3693"},"modified":"2025-09-02T06:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:55:58","slug":"how-to-start-your-own-podcast-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/how-to-start-your-own-podcast-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start your own podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got an idea for a podcast. What next? While there is no absolute framework for starting a podcast, there are several things to think about if you want to move from coming up with a podcast idea to actually producing one.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we will get into a few essential steps in the podcast production process. Don\u2019t think of these as hard rules. Instead, think of what follows as a guide that will help you figure out how to start your own podcast.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Develop your podcast idea<\/h2>\n<h3>What&#8217;s your goal?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s helpful to think about whether your podcast would be just a fun hobby or something to generate revenue. If you want to generate income, think about whether the topic is likely to be able to, at some point, attract advertisers.<\/p>\n<h3>Find your niche<\/h3>\n<p>Before getting too possessed by one podcast idea, get out a notebook or a laptop and write down several concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say, for example, that you\u2019re very into music. Think about the musical genres you like or musical history you\u2019re really into. Perhaps you\u2019re really into film scores, so maybe you could explore the possibility of a podcast focused specifically on great or underappreciated film composers. Maybe your country has some unique types of folk music, and you\u2019re thinking about exploring them in a podcast. Whatever ideas come to mind, write them down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73535\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3697 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laptop-2562325_1920-1300x866-1.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laptop-2562325_1920-1300x866-1.jpg 1300w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ laptop-2562325_1920-1300x866-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ laptop-2562325_1920-1300x866-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ laptop-2562325_1920-1300x866-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \ /><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Think about your audience<\/h3>\n<p>From there, think about why you want to do a podcast about one of these ideas and who will be your audience. Ask yourself what you can offer your listeners as a podcast host that other hosts cannot? Then think about how you can creatively package your topic and how you would research potential episodes, as well as interview experts and others with information to share.<\/p>\n<h3>Give your Podcast a name<\/h3>\n<p>Whatever your ultimate goals might be, your podcast will need a name that suits it. A good name is a good brand, which listeners will be able to latch onto when searching for podcasts that might interest them. Your podcast name should be catchy and unique; ideally, it should communicate the theme.<\/p>\n<p>If you can come up with a good topic, motivation, and name, then you\u2019ll be on your way to making your podcast a reality.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Podcast format &amp; schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The next step is to think about your podcast\u2019s format. The format will determine your podcast\u2019s style and character, length, and workload. Several formats exist, including the one-on-one interview, panel show, solo commentary, co-hosted shows, fictional and nonfictional storytelling, documentary, amongst others.<\/p>\n<h3>Decide how many people will be involved<\/h3>\n<p>If your podcast is a solo show with a monologue, it will be a bit easier to self-produce than a podcast with multiple interviews. And if you\u2019re the only host, you won\u2019t have to deal with the personalities of co-hosts, and any revenue you generate will be your own.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the ideal length of a podcast?<\/h3>\n<p>Next, think about the length. Longer podcasts will demand more of your time, as will podcasts that require one or multiple interviews, instead of just you and a guest or two talking about a certain topic. Generally speaking, 20-30 minutes is an ideal running time for a podcast, but go with what works best for you. If you need an hour, do an hour. If you think you only need 10 minutes for an episode, give it a shot.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Another important decision that needs to be made has to do with your podcast schedule. Is it a weekly or bi-weekly podcast? Or maybe you have the time and financing to do a daily podcast. Whatever plan you choose, just make sure you can handle the production demands, so it doesn\u2019t overwhelm your free time and resources.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Get your podcast gear<\/h2>\n<p>We recently explored the\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/essential-gear-for-starting-a-podcast\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential gear for starting your podcast<\/a>. You can read that article for the details, but it\u2019s worth covering some of the equipment and software needed for recording and editing your podcast below.<\/p>\n<h3>Audio recorder and microphone<\/h3>\n<p>To start, you will need an audio recorder and a microphone. If you don\u2019t want to buy a recorder, your laptop can function as one (more on this below). There are several relatively cheap audio recorders and microphones on the market, like the\u00a0<em>Zoom H4<\/em>\u00a0recorder and the\u00a0<em>Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB<\/em>\u00a0microphone, which has USB and XLR plug options. The USB plug allows you to record straight into your computer, while the XLR connects to either the recorder or an audio interface.<\/p>\n<p>Microphones will need mic stands and windscreens or pop filters to eliminate or reduce wind and pops that can ruin audio mixes. Obtaining a shock mount is also a good idea, as it will prevent nearby vibrations from affecting your recording. You will also need XLR cables to connect your microphone to an audio recorder or audio interface.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3698 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/studio-4065107_1920-1300x867-1.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/studio-4065107_1920-1300x867-1.jpg 1300w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ studio-4065107_1920-1300x867-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ studio-4065107_1920-1300x867-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2020\ 06\ studio-4065107_1920-1300x867-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \ /><\/p>\n<h3>Audio interface<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of audio interfaces, this is a piece of gear you will need if you want to record directly onto your computer and editing software. Audio interfaces allow you to transfer audio or MIDI signals onto your computer via USB ports. Focusrite makes a line of excellent budget audio interfaces, as do MOTU, M-Audio, and PreSonus.<\/p>\n<h3>Editing software<\/h3>\n<p>For editing software, you can use Garageband (for Macs), Ableton (Mac or Windows), ProTools, Audacity, or even Adobe Audition if you have a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. 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Choose theme music &amp; sound design<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, you will want your podcast to have quality theme music and sound design. Theme music, which can be played in a podcast\u2019s intro and outro, will give your podcast a sonic identity that will be instantly familiar to listeners.<\/p>\n<p>One option is to hire somebody to handle these tasks for you. But, another great option is to subscribe to a\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">licensing platform<\/a>\u00a0like Artlist for your\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/collection\/10547\/podcast\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">podcast music<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/podcast-sound-effects\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">podcast sound effects<\/a>\u00a0needs. Yet another option is to look for\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/free-vs-royalty-free-music-for-youtube-videos\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free music<\/a>\u00a0in the\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/public-domain-music\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain and Creative Commons<\/a>. However, your options will be more limited, as public domain recordings will be quite old, and Creative Commons recordings aren\u2019t always aesthetically the best.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Find a host for your podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re not talking about a human host, but a platform that will host your podcast. This service will host your audio recording file and RSS feed, which is a web feed that provides users with updates for the sites they subscribe to.<\/p>\n<p>One option is\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/?referrer_id=52989\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-anchor=\"?referrer_id=52989\">Buzzsprout<\/a>, a popular podcasting platform with a monthly $12 subscription fee. Another option is Podbean, which is a bit more expensive than Buzzsprout at $29 per month. There are many others, so be sure to do your research.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, you\u2019ll probably want to submit your podcast to iTunes Podcast Connect. When submitting to iTunes Podcast Connect, you\u2019ll have to wait anywhere from 24 hours to a couple of weeks for approval. Once approved, it\u2019s a great way for people to find your podcast.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Things to remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hopefully, this gave you an idea about how to start your own podcast. 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