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Marisa from the Live Blissed Out podcast asks, "What adjustments should I make to my podcast episodes when using Magic Mastering?"TL;DRMagic Mastering is a new feature that we recently added in Buzzsprout that allows you to automatically mix and master your podcast episodes to improve your audio quality without adding a ton of extra work. But there are certainly some things that you still want to do when you're editing your podcast episode to get the best results.In today's episode, we'll explain how to get the best results with Buzzsprout's Magic Mastering tool.Learn more about Magic Mastering.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Jared from the Remarkable People podcast asks, "When should create an LLC for your podcast?"TL;DRJust as a disclaimer, we are not legal or tax experts but we have formed a few LLCs in our time (so take our advice with a grain of salt). Filing an LLC for your podcast can allow you to "write off" podcast-related expenses, leading to a larger return come tax season. So why isn't it something we recommend for all podcasters?In today's episode, we'll walk through the pros and cons of creating a business for your podcast and help you decide if it's a good fit for your show.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

In today's special episode, we're breaking down Buzzsprout's newest feature - Dynamic Content.Leave a comment in the post pinned to the top of the Buzzsprout Podcast Community Facebook Group to let us know how we can make Dynamic Content even better.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Tim from the Thinking Nutrition podcast asks, "What's the best strategy for republishing old content??"TL;DRRepublishing or repurposing your old podcast content is an excellent way to highlight your best content, revisit old topics that are newly relevant, or simply take a short break without missing any publishing dates.In today's episode, you'll learn the right and wrong way to repurpose old podcast episodes so you can take that well-deserved break.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Dr. Varsha from Women and Shakespeare asks, "How important are podcast reviews?"TL;DRPodcast reviews are one of the primary ways that you can hear from your listeners and learn just what they like about your show. They also serve as social proof for new listeners who might be interested in finding out just how good your podcast really is. So in today's episode, we'll discuss why podcast reviews are important, and how to encourage your listeners to leave a glowing five star review.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Ashley from Dear Food asks, "What tips do you have for collaborating with other podcasters?"TL;DRCollaborating with other podcasters is a fantastic way to grow your network of personal connections and grow your podcast's audience. But what's the best way to execute this strategy?In this episode, you'll learn what kinds of podcasts to collaborate with and three unique methods for pulling off a great podcast collaboration.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

In this bonus episode, Buzzsprout's Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, sits down with Colin Gray to discuss Colin's new book "Podcast Growth: How to Grow Your Audience."Grab the book at ThePodcastHost.com/PodcastGrowthBookConnect with Colin on Twitter @colinmcgray and @thepodcasthostRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Asett from Free Thought Revolution asks, "How do I find great guests to have on my podcast?"TL;DROne of the most important elements of a great interview podcast is landing great guests. But what's the best process for finding and pitching prospective guests to come on your show?In this episode, we'll explain how to identify good guests and the most effective way to pitch them to do an interview for your podcast.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

David from the Remarkable People Podcast asks, "How do I maximize the usefulness of my podcast transcripts?"TL;DRPodcast transcripts are a fantastic way of improving your podcast's findability and providing a written version of your episodes for those who are hard of hearing. But there are also some other ways you can utilize and repurpose them as well.So in this episode, we'll explain all the ways you can repurpose your podcast transcripts to maximize their usefulness.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Vincent from Raw moVement: Your Headhunting Guy asks, "Can you replace the audio file for episodes you've already published?"TL;DRIf you host your podcast with Buzzsprout, replacing your episode's audio file is super easy. And, best of all, you can keep your episode title, show notes, and stats in tact!In this episode, you'll learn how to easily replace an existing podcast episode's audio file and under what circumstances you should consider updating old episodes.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Andrea from the Italy: Inside Out podcast asks, "How do I get good audio from my guests when all they have is their laptop microphone?"TL;DRIt's very common to have podcast guests (especially long-distance podcast guests) that don't have any recording equipment or podcast experience. And while you don't expect their audio to sound like it was recorded in a sound studio, you don't want to it to sound like it was recorded in a cave either.In this episode, we'll share three tricks that you can use with your guests to get really good audio recordings.Our long distance software recommendations:SquadcastRiverside.fmRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Alan from Discovering and Living the Best Version...of YOU! asks, "What's the best way to add intro and outro music to a podcast episode?"TL;DRCreating a high-quality podcast intro using some great music is an excellent way to introduce yourself and your podcast to new listeners and delight your loyal subscribers.In this episode, we’ll teach you how to add music to your podcast episodes and reveal some beginner mistakes you should avoid.Helpful blogs from BuzzsproutHow To Create a Podcast Intro Your Listeners Will Love7 Best Places to Get Free Music for Your PodcastRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Jared from the All Things Connected podcast asks, "What are some classic beginner mistakes we should avoid?"TL;DRWhile every podcaster is bound to make mistakes from time to time, there are certainly some best practices and things to steer clear from for experience and beginner podcast hosts alike.In this episode, we'll share four things that every podcaster should do their best to avoid.Our long distance software recommendations:SquadcastRiverside.fmCheck out our "How to Start a Podcast" YouTube playlist to learn everything you need to know to launch and grow a successful podcast.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Jacob from Saft Podcast asks, "How should I use Patreon for my podcast?"TL;DRPatreon is a platform that allows your dedicated listeners to financially support your show in exchange for perks, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes content.In this episode, share some best practices for using Patreon to support your podcast and talk about how to leverage your Patreon private RSS feed to serve up bonus content to your listeners.Helpful articles for getting started on Patreon:Start my creator page on PatreonWhich podcast apps will my custom audio RSS link work with?Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

In this episode, you'll hear how our newest host, Badr Milligan, started his first podcast in a barn and why he's excited about becoming a contributor to Podcasting Q&A.  Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Jordan from the Dreamful podcast asks, "How do you find companies that want to sponsor your podcast?"TL;DRPodcast sponsorships and host-read ads are the two of the more popular strategies for monetizing your podcast, but it can difficult to land sponsors for your podcast unless your podcast is incredible popular or you happen to be a part of a podcast network.In this episode, you'll learn how to find, pitch, and secure sponsorships as an independent podcaster, no matter how many downloads you have.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Kathryn from There She Goes: Solo Travel podcast asks, "How often should you publish new podcast episodes?"TL;DRThere are a few well-worn publishing frequencies that tend to work for podcasts. Some of the more popular ones are weekly, bi-weekly, daily, and seasonal release schedules.In this episode, we'll help you decide which publishing frequency is best for you and your podcast.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Kerry-Ann from the Carry On Friends podcast asks, "How do you leverage your skills to get a full-time job in podcasting?"TL;DRThere are a number of ways that you can break into the podcasting industry. Some jobs require you to leverage one skill really well (like podcast editing for instance), while others give you an opportunity to produce a podcast from start to finish.In this episode, we'll break down the top seven ways to break into the podcasting industry on a part-time or full-time basis.Best Jobs in Podcasting:Podcast EditingGraphic DesignConsultingMarketing ServicesContent CreatorDone-For-You ServicesMedia CompaniesRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Harsha from the Two Cents on Thursday podcast asks, "How do you decide which niche to focus on for your podcast?"TL;DRRecording a podcast with multiple hosts is a lot of fun. You're able to lean on one another to create the content, and the fun banter and chemistry you get with close friends definitely increases the entertainment value.But there are some technical hurdles you have to deal with in a multi-person podcast recording that you don't if you were doing a solo podcast. So in this episode, we'll explain the best practices for recording multiple people.What can you talk about?One of the keys to podcast longevity is choosing a topic you both love to talk about and won't run of ideas for. If you're really into video games and can talk about that non-stop, make that the focus of your podcast.Once you've identified a topic you want to focus on, try to find an angle or sub-topic that isn't being served in the podcast community. If you're talking about video games, for example, perhaps you focus solely on Nintendo games or first-person shooter games.Do some researchThere are three ways to get ideas about what niche you should focus on. First is simply to look at your own download statistics. If one or two episodes are outperforming the rest, that's your audience's way of saying, "Make more episodes like this!"The second place to look is with your followers on social media. Ask them what they'd like you to talk about in the future and look for trends in their answers.Third, you can research your competition. Look at other podcasts similar to yours and see what topics they like to cover. If they're taking their podcast seriously, then you can look for trends in the kinds of things they like to talk about and then make your version of those episodes.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.

Jamie from the The Smash Quiz podcast asks, "What are the best practices for recording multiple hosts for a podcast?"TL;DRRecording a podcast with multiple hosts is a lot of fun. You're able to lean on one another to create the content, and the fun banter and chemistry you get with close friends definitely increases the entertainment value.But there are some technical hurdles you have to deal with in a multi-person podcast recording that you don't if you were doing a solo podcast. So in this episode, we'll explain the best practices for recording multiple people.Recording Tips2-Person RuleUse Non-Verbal CuesPodcast GearEvery person should have their own Dynamic XLR microphoneChoose an audio interface that supports multitrack recordingEditing TipsPut each person's recording on its own trackRemove silent portions to reduce microphone bleed/spillGear We RecommendSamson Q2UScarlett 2i2Scarlett 18i20Rodecaster ProZoom H6Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Buzzsprout may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.