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A quick update on where Mark’s been, and where he hasn’t.If you’d like to keep the show going, let Mark know - via your social network of choice - what he should talk about next.

Some followup on previous episodes, and a blast from the past.LinksMixdown - Acceptable audio in a hurryThe Levelator (for Mac, Windows and Linux)Mixdown - Series outlinesThe City is Alive - Episode #1

If you’re producing a limited-run series, start with the overall picture, then drill down to the individual story beats and episodes.

Think about your show’s name and how people might type it. Also consider easy-to-type and easy-to-say URLs for each episode. Numbered URLs are great, and you can do that in a CMS like WordPress very easily; also look into URL-shorteners like Podiant’s pcast.link.

Instead of running over the same todo list for each of your shows, consider blocking out your time and doing the prep for all your shows in one block, the recording and editing in another, and the post-production in a third. This way you’ll pivot on youru todo list, so all you have to do is repeat the same tasks for each podcast, instead of remembering where you last left off with each show.LinksPodcast hosting with Podiant

Scrape the iTunes stores for your podcast reviews, connect Disqus to keep your comments in one place; seek out tweets mentioning your show. Keep them in one place so you know who’s engaging with your content.LinksPodcast hosting from PodiantPodchaserBanter

If you’ve written up show notes, take the time to flesh them out into a blog post. If you’re talking about a book, maybe review it on Amazon, using extracts from your transcript. these are ways you can extend the life and usefulness of your content, stretch it further and maybe pick up new audiences.LinksPodcast hosting with PodiantFollow @ThePodPlaylist on TwitterFollow @melysse on Twitter

A few tools to help answer the question “If it’s 9am here, what time is it where you are?” so you don’t have to ask your guests. I recommend the time.is website as well as the Calendly service, and it’s also worth mentioning that Podiant has a guest booking feature that’s timezone aware.

Once you’ve recorded, make sure you have a post-flight checklist to go over everything, so you don’t miss a thing when publishing your next episode. This is especially useful when dealing with guests and co-hosts recorded remotely, as you can tell them where they need to put their files, what format they should be and how they should name them, among lots of other little details.

Have a checklist for recording each episode: one for you and one for any guests or co-hosts that you have, especially for those that aren’t seasoned podcasters. Similar to the introductory email from episode 1, give them everything they need to know to get started.

A quick break, and a glimpse at what it’s like to put together the show on a daily basis.

Use templates to keep your show notes consistent. Use a document and fill in the blanks, MadLib style, or use Podiant’s drafts and templates to stay on top of your show notes game.

Setup your digital audio workstation (DAW) template before you embark on a busy project:Use lots of compression incase you’re unsure how each track might soundAdd ducking effects so you don’t have to worry about fading music in with speechConsider export vs upload time, and how that might affect your audio qualityLinksDucking in Logic Pro XPodcast hosting with Podiant

Hook up Dropbox to your podcast hosting service (or use Podiant’s Dropbox integration) to automatically post audio updates directly from your mobile, without having to go through an upload interface.

The best camera is the one you have with you at the time. The same can often be said of podcasting, if the mood is right. So make sure you pack a device that can record good-quality audio from you and your subject.LinksDog Days of Podcasting challengeZoom H1 portable recorderPodcast hosting with Podiant

Use the social network scheduling tool buffer to auto-post to your Facebook and Twitter timelines throughout the week. Load up your queue of content as part of your workflow and get that little bit of marketing out of the way.LinksThe Dog Days of Podcasting challengeBufferPodcast hosting with Podiant

Once you’ve recorded an episode with a guest, make sure to send them a thank-you email with resources and info on how to share the episode. Make their lives as easy as possible so they come back and bring other potential guests along.LinksPodcast hosting with Podiant

Help your guests know what to expect when they record with you, by setting up a welcome page. Let them know about scheduling, software, equipment and insist on headphones!Check out the Podcast Guest Guide for a crib sheet.LinksPodcast Guest GuideBitrate's welcome pagePodcast hosting with Podiant

Whether you have a guest or co-host, you really need to think about how you share the articles, blog posts, tweets, Reddit posts and other resources that you’re going to talk about. You also want to consider how to display that info to your listeners, in chronological order.LinksThe Dog Days of Podcasting challengePodiantZapierTrello