A Podcast Tutorial [Podcasting 101]

In this video, I do my best to provide a podcasting tutorial. I've received a great deal of requests to do this. I found it difficult to do a podcasting tutorial, without actually doing a podcast. Rather than do that, I go into the basic principles to maintain a successful podcast. This tutorial is broken out into 3 parts: Motivation, Equipment, and Production. In terms of motivation, make sure you choose a topic you are passionate about. Ask yourself the following before choosing a topic: "Am I able to talk about this topic for 15 minutes to someone who knows absolutely nothing about it" If you can do this, then you have a decent candidate for a topic. Choosing a topic is key to prevent podfading. As for equipment, start with a cheap microphone (microphone/headsets are fine and fairly cheap at Best Buy), your computer, and cheap software. The software I recommend you start with is Audacity (http://bit.ly/90H9M) which is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. There's a good chance you're using one of these OS's, so Audacity is a good choice. As you get a few episodes under your belt, then it's time to think about possibly upgrading your setup to a condenser mic/mixer setup. Finally, there's production. Come up with a schedule that you'll be able to keep. Don't commit to a daily podcast right from the start. I recommend starting with a weekly or monthly schedule and see how it works out. There's also the option of live podcasting vs offline podcasting. I recommend sticking with an offline production at first and as you get more shows done, think about doing a live show. Live shows can be a bit more difficult to setup, so keep that in mind. These are just a few pointers to the wide world of podcasting, but it should be enough to get you started and establish some goals. Remember, motivation is the most important factor in podcasting, if you can't get past this step, consider doing something else :) Got a question, concern, or tip? Email me at help@bwana.tv. Enjoy!

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[beko]

How do I divide my podcast into chapters on a pc?,

Each time I google or keep searching I only get info related to a mac.

please help.

[iobuffa]

Google "chapter master" It's $15

[Zachiswack9]

You have just motivated me to do a podcast! Thank's Bwana!!

[iobuffa]

Great!  Keep that motivation!

[chert023]

Have You Herd About The New Iphone 3g Soft Ware Update If My Phone Is Jail Broken Should I Update It Help!!!!!!!!!!

[iobuffa]

I made a separate video about this. Don't update like Dash said.

[PillzBerry27]

Thank you Bro to break it down. Be Bless

[Houck1337]

what elevator takes 15 mins?

[kindredsmiles]

Thanks - loved this!

[fanceification]

What are you using now that Ubercast seems to have gone sideways?

[stafax]

These are great tips Bwana! I'm new to podcasting, have 7 episodes on a bi-weekly schedule, that Uber Cast software and that type of mic are definitely going to be things I'll try to get in the future, just not now cuz I don't have the money and I'm still new. Dont want to invest too much too soon.

[TheMatt7000]

I have a Macbook Pro, but where do I get one of those Macabook Puros???

[GrayzBDF]

Very good stuff!

[Ograws]

No matter what tech related search queries I type on YouTube I keep finding a video by Bwana!

[AStickManProductions]

@LetItGoPodcasting well I'm sure that means the audio isn't very good. Me personally don't enjoy listening to or watching videos with bad audio.

[AStickManProductions]

Does a podcast have to be you or with a group of friends talking about a certain topic? Or can you just have a regular conversation. I don't mean like 'Hello, how are you? I'm fine' type of conversation but the type you would have with your friends? Making lame jokes and laughing at each other :P

[sk8tersmyth]

@applesbestgeek I know..

[sk8tersmyth]

i started a youtube podcast. Is it good?