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New episode every week – Learn all you need to start podcasting, develop your show, grow your audience and be a brilliant podcaster. Podcasting Made Easy is the show for novices and more established podcasters – hosted by Steve Hart; author of the book Podcasting Made Easy

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United Kingdom

Description:

New episode every week – Learn all you need to start podcasting, develop your show, grow your audience and be a brilliant podcaster. Podcasting Made Easy is the show for novices and more established podcasters – hosted by Steve Hart; author of the book Podcasting Made Easy

Language:

English


Episodes

Easy fix for RodecasterPro 2 stereo issue

4/2/2023
I recorded a music show and while it sounded okay, I felt something was a bit off – but couldn’t put my finger on it. The music seemed to be stereo, but it wasn’t. There was something up and I had no […] The post Easy fix for RodecasterPro 2 stereo issue appeared first on As I Please.

Duration:00:04:52

Which apps to record with

3/26/2023
In this short-and-sweet episode I suggest two apps to record and edit your podcast. One is completely free and the other has a generous free trial period that will give you plenty of time to experiment and try it out. OcenAudio is […] The post Which apps to record with appeared first on As I Please.

Duration:00:05:28

Three microphone suggestions for podcasters

3/22/2023
Well, it’s been a long time… Since my last podcast I have moved countries to live in Melbourne and while my Just Jazz radio show has been going great guns, I have missed our weekly chats about all things podcasting. This week […] The post Three microphone suggestions for podcasters appeared first on As I Please.

Duration:00:06:27

Imposter syndrome explained and, should you wear headphones?

4/13/2022
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I discuss the option to record a podcast without wearing headphones, and some reasons why you must use them. In addition, I look at ‘imposter syndrome’ – it is something plenty of novice podcasters suffer from, and I explain why you should banish these thoughts from your mind.

Duration:00:05:39

Should you podcast just once a month?

4/7/2022
Okay, here’s a curly one. Podcast listener Mark wants to know if he can podcast once a month instead of the recommended weekly frequency. Anything’s possible, but can a monthly podcast work…

Duration:00:05:58

Record better podcasts and get an app

4/2/2022
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I have some suggestions on obtaining better recordings – I suggest podcasters consider Squadcast and (free) Cleanfeed – I look at ways to improve the launch of your podcast, and suggest getting a dedicated app for your show.

Duration:00:13:57

Facebook phone calls and Call in Studio

11/10/2021
A chance Facebook call proved how versatile the platform can be for podcast interviews, and if you want to take your calls up a notch test out Call In Studio.

Duration:00:04:43

Reach for the stars to quickly build your subscriber list

9/19/2021
Building a solid listener base for your new podcast can be a daunting prospect, but there are some short cuts if your are bold enough. The first thing you should do is share your podcast everywhere you can across all social media platforms as well as specific forums aligned to the subject of your podcast. […]

Duration:00:05:42

Turn your podcast show notes into a book

9/17/2021
Creating added value for your podcast subscribers is a great way to raise or boost your profile. One way to do this is to create a PDF or digital book made up of the key points of your podcasts, collated show notes, or with extra information that will be of interest to your subscribers. You […]

Duration:00:08:33

How to juice up your interviews

9/9/2021
Sure, we all know to remove unwanted noises and mistakes from our podcasts, but audio editing can involve a lot more than the obvious. There’s an art to it that can really improve the impact your interviews have on your audience. Get the inside track on editing interviews in this edition (37) of Podcasting Made […]

Duration:00:04:29

In a sea of audio apps – Ocenaudio stands out

9/5/2021
There’s an audio recording and editing app I’ve been using on and off for a few years now that’s ideal for recording podcasts and radio shows. It’s totally free, reliable, and as solid as any audio app can be. I’ve recommended Ocenaudio to many friends who were looking for a simple no-frills way to record […]

Duration:00:06:36

Who’s your biggest competition?

8/31/2021
It’s old advice, but well worth repeating. After you have a good number of podcasts under your belt it’s a good idea to listen back to older shows to see what you can learn from your mistakes. Well, perhaps mistakes is the wrong word. Listen back to decide what you can learn from your previous […]

Duration:00:05:04

How to build your podcast listener base

8/23/2021
If you like shouting into the wind then making a podcast could be for you. After all the technical aspects of recording and getting your podcast listed on the key platforms is done, the hard work begins – building an audience. However, remember that 70% of podcasts are accessed via iTunes, so if you aren’t […]

Duration:00:07:42

Books for podcasters

8/16/2021
When it comes books to help you find your way as a podcaster, the field is wide open (I’ve even written one myself). Having worked in broadcasting during the 80s (using vinyl and tape), and then rekindling my love of broadcasting with a podcast in 2008, I thought it about time I refreshed my own […]

Duration:00:09:25

How to interview your podcast guests

8/9/2021
If you are knew to interviewing guests on your podcast you may feel a little nervous. That’s only natural. However, the more you know about your guest, and the reason you are interviewing them, then the better you will feel going in, and the better the interview will be for you, the guest and more […]

Duration:00:06:19

Get to know your microphone

7/31/2021
No matter how much you spend on a microphone the key to getting the best from it is for you to get to know it. To treat it like a friend. Only rarely can you just plug a mic in expect it to record a great performance. Every microphone has its own personality, it will […]

Duration:00:06:26

Why you need to build an email database

7/8/2021
What would happen if your audience were shut out of using social media, or if you found yourself in hot water with the social media de-platform bots? You'd risk losing the ability to connect with your followers, to tell them of your new episode etc.

Duration:00:04:46

The most important element of recording a podcast

12/2/2020
It seemed every man, woman, and their dog wanted to start a podcast in 2020. I guess people suddenly had time on their hands and decided that the time was right to launch the podcast they’d been talking about for the past five years. While plenty of people had the where-with-all to record something, plenty […]

Duration:00:07:45

Why you? Starting your first podcast

9/4/2020
Lots of people want to start a podcast but put it off because they doubt themselves. I’m here to say that you have a voice and if you want to start podcasting then you owe it to yourself to at least start. You may discover it’s not for you (as there is a bit of […]

Duration:00:04:15

Avoid low quality audio with Voip services

8/29/2020
We are all used to chatting over Voip services such as Skype and Zoom etc, and we all know the audio quality isn't always that brilliant.

Duration:00:08:43