Recording a Solo Podcast / Narration | BEHIND THE SCENES

What does it look like to record a solo podcast, narration, or voiceover work? How many takes? How many stops and starts? Where to set the mic? Here's a peek behind one of my recent #thursdaythoughts solo podcast episodes.
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[@andrewryan2814]

On the real, this video was more helpful than 90% of the "solo podcasting tips" videos I've watched.

[@javlonismatillayev606]

From today you are my Shadowing teacher 🎉👍

[@LajosNagy]

"I'll do a couple takes when I mess up", proceeds to absolutely slay it on first go. I feel inadequate :D

[@AudioforContentCreators]

LOL

[@rebeccasano2564]

Really enjoyed this - so good to watch in real time someone recording an episode. Thank you for sharing and God bless

[@prettyredkitty91]

This is actually really helpful. I've co-hosted a podcast before but never did a solo episode, and i could not for the life of me figure out why i felt so weird lol

[@sam.oates_]

You sir are smashing it! Great, very helpful video but also super entertaining. Keep it up, awesome to see an uncut view on your process.

[@SonyaM21]

Thank you for sharing your behind-the-scenes. I'm starting a new podcast and the information you shared is golden!

[@steventhebroker]

This was so dope! Good stuff bro. Thanks a bunch!!! 🙏 🔥 💪

[@jwadewole]

Wow, I learned so much - thank you.

[@nitinrawat8246]

thank you so much for uploading this!! thank you!! 💯💯

[@amonglongchar7687]

Tip at around 3:50 made me subscribe to your channel.

[@Luis_Prz]

This is awesome... i've been wanting to start a podcast about art and graphic design - but, I've been looking for a co-host because I thought a solo podcast would be dumb..this video has made me change my mind. I think I'll give it a go. Thank you for sharing this.... I was inspiring.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Amazing! Luis, stayed tuned for my Launch Your Podcast in 7 Days mini accelerator course, dropping July 1: brianmiller.podia.com

[@Luis_Prz]

@@AudioforContentCreators I will check it out. Thank you.

[@h.a.s.42]

The most useful video on podcast I've seen. And I have seen quite a bit of the. Thank you!

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Ah, thanks so much! This video is way more popular than I ever expected. What did you find so useful about it?

[@h.a.s.42]

@@AudioforContentCreators Because it shows the creative process in the making, 'behind the scenes' process. That is rare but immensely helpful for us who start from the scratch. I personally struggle with self-doubt as to whether I will be able to do a podcast due to my next to zero experience in public speaking. This just shows that no podcast is popped up as a polished gem without previous work. It is very encouraging. That's where the value lies. I really appreciate it. Showing these little steps really helps to us who are totally new and love to do it despite doubting ourselves. You deserve more audience.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Just saw this answer. Thanks so much for the kind words. And it really helps me understand how I can continue to serve my audience.

[@sinmiloluwaomole6077]

Oh my! I can so relate. I thought I was alone. Lol. Thanks for this.

[@ioradio]

Super helpful best practices, thanks for posting.

[@lyricthelegend888]

Thank you!!!🤗

[@thetonycam3944]

This was a good behind the scenes video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

My pleasure! Thanks for being here.

[@Antoinehowlett]

Amazing content!

[@ehalawaimai]

Appreciate this video thank you!

[@thenewyorkcitizen]

This video is super instructional. Thank you! How do you obtain voice over work and how can I get involved?

[@SkriimMusic]

Came for the tutorial, stayed for the podcast topic.

[@timm6112]

Thank you. Immensely helpful. And thank you for including all the starts and stops and re-dos.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

My pleasure Tim! Any questions for future tutorials?

[@enasabdalrahman4620]

I really enjoyed being with you 💞

[@robliendo1549]

This was great and very helpful! Thanks for sharing this Brian.

[@stephaniegonzalez1829]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@willhelliwell]

Really interesting to watch. It sounds so professional and not like you’re reading from a script.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Thank you!

[@digitalnomadsoul]

Super helpful to see! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@enhancedsimplicity9708]

BRAVO BRAVO 👏🏾

[@alifirhas3550]

Wow I can't believe that my voice can sound so good by just raising my mic a little above my mouth, thanks for the tips

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Glad to help!

[@tuwawa1227]

thank you，I learned a lot from your show.

[@Gustaiiv]

You’re awesome

[@ProducerDanUSA]

Great work I am sure it would helpful to discuss how to incorporate music in the intro or before the intro.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

This should help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWabqn99nql0ia8

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome behind the scenes video, Brian. 😁 👌 If and when time permits, please film a video on your vocal processing chain in the foreseeable future. 😄 👍 👍 Cheers man! 🍻

[@StuTech]

I would second that. I would also love to know your process.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Absolutely, I will do.

[@MemphisMike901]

Fantastic. Lotta work for sure!

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

Dope video. Good job with it

[@_CoreyP]

Thanks for the tips

[@mellelili1707]

Thank you so much for sharing, so usefull 🙏

[@blessedbullieskennels984]

what do you use for memory filming in 4k?

[@transit2893]

great content and very useful, keep going

[@seanchen9265]

Thank you; Plan to go into podcast for my channel.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Awesome. Podcast about what?

[@akarca]

Good voice:)

[@ErlendForsund]

Thank you, Brian!

[@AudioforContentCreators]

My pleasure!

[@taylor.douthit]

This is so useful!

[@sbc3realestate]

Not even through a third of the video and so many tips!

[@LandrumCapital]

Very well made 😎

[@aloveoutreach]

Thanks for this.

[@geauxprostudioz1139]

What Up B. Mill!!!!

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Hello!

[@randomrandy3059]

I need to get my vocals to pop out like this. Good stuff bro

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Thank you! What kind of content do you make?

[@randomrandy3059]

@@AudioforContentCreators I haven't published anything yet, but I have a lot of ideas (as we all do). I want to start a podcast for my skateboard community here locally and then see what happens. Im also into pro' audio so I got friends who have stories to tell.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@randomrandy3059 Ah, that's awesome! What's stopped you from publishing so far?

[@randomrandy3059]

@@AudioforContentCreators shyness. Practicing tho. Getting a few for taking to myself.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@randomrandy3059 That's awesome! Keep practicing. Have you seen my accelerator course, Launch Your Podcast in 7 Days? Might be perfect for you to finally get that podcast out there!

[@theEARpodcast19]

This is great stuff man!! Thank you! Do you write your own blog/scripts in full?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Yes, I write every word of everything that has my name on it.

[@theEARpodcast19]

@@AudioforContentCreators thanks! I don’t feel weird for doing that then!!

[@trevaa.n.d8143]

Thank you so much for that!

[@WhoIsJayNation]

Do you recommend a script for someone who wants to start a podcast talking about albums,songs and artist?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

I only script short solo episodes. For long-form podcasts, I have a detailed outline and script just the intro and transitions.

[@chrisclements3862]

awsmmmmm so you have any step by step, video recording, editing for creating commercial, intro podcast, outgoing, etc? thanks.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Yes, it's in my course Podcasting for Professionals: brianmiller.podia.com/podcasting-for-professionals/

[@steveclark2120]

Yes i liked that very much

[@JaredMoss]

super bro

[@AudioforContentCreators]

No idea if you meant "Super, bro" or you were calling me a "super bro", but either way, I'll take it.

[@lenzonimages9230]

POST POST POST

[@yourpcmd]

The outro should never be longer than the intro, just saying, because many will stop the episode long before you get everything out.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Are you talking about the podcast itself?

[@yourpcmd]

@@AudioforContentCreators yes, the podcast. We edit a few podcast shows and through our research, we found any outro over 20 seconds was a waste of time. Ideally, we try to stick around 15 seconds.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@yourpcmd Waste of time for what? For who?

[@yourpcmd]

@@AudioforContentCreators well, we edit 8 podcasts on a weekly/bi-weekly basis and they like to push their ads, etc. and people generally turn it off about 10 seconds into the outro. Everyone is different, but its just what we've noticed and got feedback from on things where we are.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@yourpcmd How do you know people are turning off an audio podcast 10 seconds into the outro? Where are you getting those kind of listener analytics?

[@ehalawaimai]

Edit please

[@TomerBenDavid]

Which software?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

I use Presonus Studio One professional. It's overkill for most podcasters, but I've used it for years as an audio engineer and I'm very comfortable. You should definitely look into a real DAW for non-destructive editing, unlike Audacity.

[@codacreator6162]

@@AudioforContentCreators I'm just starting out and haven't yet posted anything, but I've been learning and experimenting with the 30 free trial (as of the date of this comment) of Hindenburg Journalist Pro. Eventually, I'll have to figure out whether to RENT or BUY and which version Journalism or Journalism Pro, but two things brought me there after trying Audacity: the ease of process and the fact that it's really designed for speakers as opposed to musicians. Many of the processes that seem to be much less important to vocal recording than music and are simplified or even automated, making starting easier and faster. I figure I can kick up the production later, as I learn, if necessary. You can find the unfortunately named Hindenburg DAW here: hindenburg.com/products/hindenburg-journalist-pro. Keep in mind that there was a fairly influential and moderately successful rock band that took their name from an impossibly aerodynamic blimp several years ago and their project seemed to have worked out okay (Led Zeppelin).

[@ryinwhyers365]

Post process these

[@randomchannelxd2410]

😒❤🤥

[@maheshingle1118]

U guys aren't come to the point

[@mindyourmagic3712]

How incredibly helpful! and somehow you remain very charming throughout! Mad respect! & thank you for doing what you do.