So You Want to be a Podcaster

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19 Not being prepared Solution: allow time to prepare Not being in agreement with the co-host Solution: make an agreement upfront Unrealistic expectations Time Solution: make a schedule Amount of work Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first Audience size Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloads Solution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your podcast Financial investment/cost Solution: research upfront the cost Not knowing your audience Solution: need to learn who your audience is; you would ask your audience for feedback Not knowing your purpose Solution: Do you want your listeners to learn something? Be entertained? Work to answer the question, “What is your show about?” in 10 words or less. Commitment Solution: this is a decision one must make Loss of passion Solution: Know your purpose Background noise Solution: change the environment Solution: put the dog out Unexpected technical issues Solution: learn the technology Not getting the appropriate help Solution: make sure that the person helping you knows what they are talking about

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 18 Hiring out services Hosting - episode 2 - Podcast RSS Feed, Hosting and Websites Where to find people https://www.upwork.com Fiver.com Coaching Manager Editing Marketing Transcription Do it yourself Training Videos Classes Transcription Otter.io Temi (https://www.temi.com/) Descript AudioBurst

So You Want to be a Podcaster Episode 17 Donations & subscriptions patreon Membershil tiers PayPal Donations through your website https://donorbox.org/ Membership Premium episodes only for members Advertising Advertising Small Larger advertisers Most require at least 5000 downloads/episode in the first 30 days Pay per thousand downloads in first 30 days Here are the industry average rates for podcast advertising. Note CPM is cost per mille or cost per 1,000 listeners. 30 sec $18 60 sec$25 Podcorn Show sponsor Some hosts provide advertising options/or advertising network Anchor Red Circle Merch Make your own Teespring Printiful/shopify Amazon YouTube

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 16 What to share Share website link if possible or from the host site Don't share Apple or other app links Social Media Facebook Pages vs. Groups Pages Groups Twitter Instagram Use automatic tools if possible some can be tied to your website Email List Newsletter Mail Chimp Constant Contact Ministry site Check out all the podcasts are the Christian Podcast Community

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 15 How to name Apple names Use questions Describe a problem Be descriptive of the content Catch attention but be honest about the show Do not use clickbait Show artwork Logo or show specific photos Size of artwork Do you have the rights to use the artwork?

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 14 Importance of show notes SEO value Apple will now search audio How do different apps handle show notes Apple Podcast Google Podcast Overcast Castbox Downcast Spotify Tunein Sticher iHeart Radio Podbean Podcast addict Blog post vs. description Transcription or not? Chapters or skip to Add all your resources mentioned in the episode https://www.brokenlinkcheck.com RSS feed size 1 MB is the practical maximum, but I recommend smaller than 512 KB. How to Shrink Your Podcast RSS Feed and Why It Matters The Audacity to Podcast with Daniel J. Lewis Free RSS Validators Podbase: For podcast feeds. Podbase will check your URL, make sure your XML is well-formed, and whether it is iTunes-compatible. It will also check for things like your cover art being in iTunes compliance, correct category, correct summary, and more. Cast Feed Validator: For podcast feeds. This validates your feed, checks the main image, as well as media files while letting you visualize your podcast RSS feed. Feed Validator: Feed Validator is for Atom, RSS, and KML feeds. LIke W3C, it also gives you highlighted errors with messages and information for each problem found. W3C: W3C is for syndicated feeds. It works with RSS 0.90, 0.91, 0.92, 0.93, 0.94, 1.0, and 2.0. Enter the address of your feed and click “validate.” Errors will be highlighted, with messages for each problem. Not sure what the message means? There’s a “help” link with more details. Examples The Feed The Briefing with Al Mohler example - don’t downgrade your show notes The Audacity to Podcast The imaged life

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13 Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests. Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests. Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life ... What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode. Things discussed: What makes a good guest Importance of honesty with the guest Need for preparation with a guest How to perform an interview Get Tracy's Radio Interview Tips Check out Tracy's Reboots podcast: Reboots Podcast Listen to Andrew on Tracy's show: Personal look into the Testimony of Andrew Rappaport

So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 10 Podcast Guests Getting Guests Contacting guests Scheduling Guests Calendly Schedulista Media Package Recording information Any expectations (sharing, dress, etc) Technical information (mics, noise, etc) Waiver forms Guest Communication Getting guests to share the episode Giveaways Books from the guests Publishers Legal and Other Concerns Be careful with implicate endorsements. Let your audience know if you have disagreements. The disagreements do not have to be mentioned but enough that the audience knows it is not an endorsement of everything they teach or believe. Follow up Remind guests to share the episode Send a thank you card Enter the Christian Podcast Community contest

So You Want To Be A Podcaster On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss types of podcast episodes. Types of shows Type of podcast Game of thrones, not a good choice for a Christian Baseball show, ok for a Christian Types of episodes Should match your show type Solo or cohost or guest or team Interviews Authors Other podcasters Bloggers Celebrities Live or recorded Google hangouts Facebook live Zoom OBS Length of episodes Try to be consistent on length If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals 5 Solas Podcast This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

This week Coleen and Andrew discuss ethics for Christian podcasters. Remember why you are podcasting 8 Finally, brothers, (1)whatever is true, (2)whatever is honorable, (3)whatever is just, (4)whatever is pure, (5)whatever is lovely, (6)whatever is commendable, (7)if there is any excellence, (8)if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Php 4:8–9). Behavior For Christians – behavior on social media, being an example of Christ Language Misrepresentation Click bait – what your show is about. Playing with your download numbers Posting old episodes on the same feed Downloading your own podcast over and over Do not buy downloads Legal Issues Copyright issues Music Other people’s content Promotion Plug other shows When you promote someone you are endorsing them

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 9 Building An Audience This week Coleen and Andrew discuss building your podcast audience. Make A Podcast People Want To Listen To Who is your target audience? What makes your podcast different than similar podcasts? You can market your podcast, if it’s not good, you aren’t going to get subscribers Be realistic Don’t obsess about numbers Slow & steady It’s not one thing but many things Get Your Name Out There Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Facebook Pages Facebook groups Make a group that attracts people interested in the subject Make shareable content Graphics Wordswag Audio grams Headliner Social media contests We’ll known guests Joint episodes Advertising Facebook Run commercials on other podcasts Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals 5 Solas Podcast This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

Editing Podcasts So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 8 On this episode Coleen and Andrew talk about editing your podcasts. They discuss tools, techniques and more. Tools Audacity Garage band Adobe Audition Hindenburg Auphonic plug-ins Techniques Noise reduction Compression Truncate silence How much editing is needed Every um Long pauses Saving your file Audio formats MP3 M4A / AAC WMA MP3 Bit rates Do not use a variable bit rate Might not play on all platform Best is a fixed rate such as 64Kbps, 96Kbps or 128Kbps 64Kbps is AM radio quality; good for talk only 96Kbps is FM radio quality; good for talk and some music like bumper music 128Kbps is CD quality; good for recording music 192Kbps is high quality and probably not necessary for a podcast Use either 22.05kHz or 44.1kHz (CD quality) Mono, stereo or joint stereo Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals 5 Solas Podcast This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster |Episode 7 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew go over everything you need to do for your first episode. Recording What will you use to record? Will differ if you’re on your own Audacity garage band Record multiple people Zoom Zencaster Hardware recording Zoom H5, H6 Podcaster Pro No inside jokes No copyright music no matter the length Editing Audacity garage band Naming your podcast files Short names Include an episode and a quick description Title Specific No episode numbers No metatag stuffing Posting Depends on your host Applying iTunes – #1 directory Spotify – #2 directory and growing Google – they will find you like big brother Tunein – Alexa devices Stitcher iHeart Radio Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 6 Co-host(s) On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss co-hosts. Do you need a co-host? What things should you consider when looking for a co-host? How should you organize podcast responsibilities? Styles Do you need a co-host? Permanent vs. Guest co-host Why you might want a co-host Test your chemistry Humor, seriousness, etc Strong personalities can collide Can be awkward Can end relationships Solo shows or solo interviews Everything scripted or ad hoc or in the middle Need an outline How many co-host Topics What sorts of topics Agreements Have a planning meeting When you’ll record Shared responsibility vs. Just show up Who is going to lead Who starts the show Who keeps you on topic Have set responsibilities Know who will do what Editing Preparing Social media Guest Who is going to schedule Will your guest clash with one of the co-hosts Have a plan for disagreements Be Flexible Things change Work Marriage Baby Life Contracts Yes you are friends today but ……. Know who owns the podcast Make a plan before the break-up Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 5 On this week’s episode Coleen and Andrew discuss considering the cost of podcasting. New podcasters should make an initial, realistic commitment before releasing their podcast. They should understand the time commitment involved and set realistic goals. Andrew and Coleen also discuss being realistic about your numbers. They play a clip of an interview Andrew did with Tracy Winchell from the Reboots podcast. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believeat http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believeat http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be a Podcaster? | Episode 4 On this week’s episode Andrew and Coleen discuss logos and intros for your podcast. Logos-Creative Imaging Studios Podcast Sound Fixer or email PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com (Mikhail) Podcast Music Sites Free Music Archive Source Audio Premium Beat Audio Jungle Pond5 Shutterstock Music podcast p.s. Podcast Music Incompetech This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believe at http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believe at http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 3 On this episode Coleen and Andrew discuss equipment. This episode will tell you everything you need to know the equipment to get started with podcasting. You can sign up with blubrry here. Microphones Samson Q2U ATR2100 Shure SM7B AT2020 USB or XLR Blue Yeti Mixers Q802 USB Headphones Are they needed? External recorder Zoom H6 & H5 Podcaster Pro Software Google hangouts Zoom Audacity Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believe at http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believe at http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 2 On this episode, Coleen and Andrew discuss RSS feeds, hosting and websites. They tell you what you need to know to start your podcast. You can sign up with blubrry here. Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you’re interested in joining the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believe at http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believe at http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com

So You Want To Be A Podcaster | Episode 1 On the first episode of So You Want To Be A Podcaster, Coleen and Andrew discuss the first steps to getting started with podcasting. On this episode: Why do you want to podcast? Do you have a message? Is there an audience? What do I want my audience to learn? What would my audience get from my podcast? You can sign up with blubrry here. Join the Christian Podcast Community Facebook group Christian Podcast Community Podcasts If you're interested in joining the the Christian Podcast Community Rapp Report with Andrew Rappaport Rapp Report Daily Theology Gals This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources strivingforeternity.org Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community: ChristianPodcastCommunity.org Support Striving for Eternity at http://StrivingForEternity.org/donate Please review us on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapp-report/id1353293537 Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StrivingForEternity Join the conversation in our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/326999827369497 Watch subscribe to us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/StrivingForEternity Get the book What Do They Believe at http://WhatDoTheyBelieve.com Get the book What Do We Believe at http://WhatDoWeBelieveBook.com