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0:10 Why podcasting isn’t going anywhere.1:11 Think about what inspires and excites you.1:49 Talk about whatever you are obsessed with.2:07 How to let your ideas flow.

0:27 Should you use a USB microphone?0:51 Other microphone choices to consider.1:33 Why you should always trust your own ears.1:43 Considering the placement of your microphone.2:31 Why you should test different kinds of microphones.

0:18 The creative process: chipping vs. building. 1:06 How podcasts are becoming emergent. 1:45 Documenting the ordinary to inspire others. 2:13 Why you should podcast like a dog.

0:19 Branding and podcast descriptions. 0:39 Thinking about your target demographic.1:09 Why you should tell people exactly what they’ll get if they listen.1:24 How to write a podcast description

0:16 Dealing with fear.0:55 Why it really is important to share your story.1:09 Fighting fears, in publishing and podcasting. 1:40 Why you need to just do it. 

0:23 Why your episode title can make a big difference in branding.1:15 The importance of numbering your episodes.1:40 Elements to consider when naming your episode. 1:51 Creating a title for your interview episode. 2:38 Why you should consider your podcast tone and audience.2:54 Testing and getting feedback.

0:12 How we have been conditioned to listening.0:46 Finding people to listen to you.1:06 Why the second wave of podcasting is undersaturated.1:40 Documenting the world around you

0:25 Why it’s so complicated to record outdoors.1:11 Strategies for reducing background noise.1:50 Identifying sound and choosing where to record.2:50 Why podcasting doesn’t have to be broadcast quality. 3:08 Determining the level of your microphone.3:48 Trust your ears.

0:27 Why everyone really should share their story.1:07 Everyone has something unique to share.1:42 Why podcasting is about your story, not making money.

0:15 What is stumbling.0:55 How stumbling can benefit your podcast.1:27 Finding the balance in editing your podcast

0:15 Financially investing in books vs. a podcast.0:53 Why you shouldn’t worry about monetizing your podcast.1:36 Podcasting as an intimate experience with your listener.

0:22 What are plosives?1:02 Why certain sounds create distortions.2:03 How to deal with plosives.2:32 Avoiding feedback while recording.

0:26 How podcasting involves your underused sense.1:04 Why are our eyes are over-exhausted.1:31 Slowing down to escape the interruptions. 1:57 Podcasting as an opportunity to access people’s ears.

0:26 Visualizing microphones.2:08 How to create good sound.2:41 Tips for different microphones.3:31 Why listening is the best method

0:28 The significance of raw emotion in recording.1:55 What makes great podcasts great. 2:24 The magic of voice and sound

0:17 Why we can listen while we drive, but probably shouldn’t eat.1:01 Challenge: can you drive while you speak?1:32 Treating your podcast like a friend in the car.

0:19 The pros and cons of social media.1:07 The illusion of social media vs. the realness of podcasting.1:53 Why your voice needs to be heard.

0:28 The ubiquity of microphones.0:42 Thinking about your current sound.1:16 How to take one step forward in recording.1:56 Experimenting with recording.2:55 How external sound can add to the atmosphere of your podcast.

0:22 How to use description in podcasting.0:38 Setting the scene.1:13 Podcasting as a new medium.1:38 How sharing your world shares value.

0:29 Why I love realistic podcasts.0:52 The first wave of podcasting was more techy - and more tricky.1:22 The benefits of having a recording and listening device in your hand.1:55 Why there’s still time to get into podcasting.2:15 Be careful of overproducing your podcast.2:26 Why it’s ok for listeners to hear the imperfections in your podcast.