How to Start a Podcast (IN 21 MINUTES for $0)

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Serious question: Is there anything I did in this video--that'd you like more details about? Let me know in the comments!

[@soph513]

The content was great, thank you for that. My additional questions would be about how to add the platforms to a new podcast (Apple, Spotify...) to a website. I guess there is a link somewhere and also mentioning about if a website is a good shout to put podcasts. Thank you.

[@Mach3mav]

I love the separate track function. Can you do a video of editing in audacity. Long story short I am just starting and I used zoom to record my first episode. Had it produce 2 tracks but when I upload them to audacity they are not synced and play out of order and can’t get them aligned correctly. So a walk through on audacity while editing 2 tracks from a single recording would be super helpful!

[@Holgast]

Yeah, I'd like to know if RedCircle automatically adds ads or platform branding? I know a lot of other 'free' services do this.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

@@Holgast Nope! It doesn't.

[@Holgast]

@@DoYouEvenBlog Ooh, that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

[@vicentegutierrez9213]

Literally been researching starting a podcast for days and hours and after watching two of your videos I have everything I need already. Great Content ! Subbed !

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

wooo so great! Glad to hear it Vicente, and good luck :)

[@thebadiexperience4604]

I would agree! I've been looking at A LOT of videos on YT covering podcasts/setting up/the dreaded RSS and these ones are the best I've found.

[@ainaissa2078]

This is a LIFESAVER! Not only have you introduced me to Red Circle, a completely free, no strings attached podcast hosting site (where I still own my content!), your Auphonic recommendation is SO GREAT! Thank you sososo much! Much gratitude from Malaysia :)

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Aww thank you, and I’m so glad! Stay well over there, and howdy from northern Michigan :)

[@inesclopes]

totally!! Thank you, Pete :-)

[@gofrombroke]

Love it Pete! You make it seem so simple. I know I'd get caught up researching all the audio settings so seeing you simplify and stick to mostly default settings is definitely going to be a time saver.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I'm all about some time-saving Natalie (annnnnd that's what you're getting in Podcourse as well). Should be open to OI folks in just a week or two now :)

[@bodyandmindstrong3090]

I've been wanting to start but was overwhelmed with all the information and wasn't sure where to start. This episode completely helped me and got me up and started! Thank you! Now just come up with more topics and get find others to interview. Thank you!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Glad it was helpful! You got this :) :)

[@askcast]

I watched you video about switching from pod bean to red circle, then the one about anchor and finally this one. I have been searching all over youtube for a simple, so easy a 6 year old could do it step by step to doing a podcast and this video SAVED ME!! You've earned a subscriber just for this and I've even turned on notifications which I hate because you deserve it and I appreciate you making it sooooo easy!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Oh lawd no. Turn off the notifications, and just come hang out with me once a week or so ;)

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Oh but thank you!

[@DiHickman]

This is amazing! Thanks so much Pete! You da best!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Aw thank you Di!

[@runshoediaries]

Thank you for the content in this vid. I'm at the beginning stages of a podcast but with your vids, everything is coming along great!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

You got this my friend! And thanks for the kind words :)

[@deerhunt2940]

Thanks. You have me the info I was looking for after spending SO MUCH TIME looking for it. This is really great.

[@aubergineg]

I've been thinking about podcasting for a long while especially as I don't like being on camera. This video had some really great actionable tips. You've taken away my excuses for not starting. 🙈🙈😆

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

You should! Also, did you see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lavCYX2fpLCVhNE I basically cover all the hangups I had several years ago before I started, and how they're aren't as valid in 2020 now :)

[@maureenopondo9144]

Very easy to follow instructions, thank you

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

You’re very welcome! You should check out the newer version (and more thorough) of this on my channel. Came out a few weeks back :)

[@falasteny1]

I still refer to you for podcasting tips. This Video actually helped me get started! Thanks man, I think your tutorial is the best on YT.

[@ZenSammich]

This is a fantastic video, man. I am in the process of starting a podcast now and, of course, I am looking for info all over the place. But I keep coming back to this one video. Just wanted to give credit where credit is due.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I appreciate that Zen :) Thanks, and happy to help!

[@Radam89]

This was so useful, thank you! I appreciate that you cut to the chase! Subscribed and liked - looking forward to viewing your content!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Thanks for the sub my dude!

[@ornenow4703]

Thank you for actually showing the process-this has made a world of difference for me and made starting a podcast less intimidating!

[@replygirlcom]

Wow. Dude. I don't know how much I could thank you for this video. I subbed. Thanks a whole lot.

[@jackedcanned9830]

Hey Pete , honestly you are a life saver and always deliver amazing content . Thanks so much yet again . I'll be starting up a separate podcast with red circle

[@dandydiyer]

Love your teaching style and learning from you. I have learned so very much. Thank yuh ou for making these videos you are appreciated.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

aww. thanks so much for that Dandysoap!

[@otanishunsuke5596]

I appreciate your work. I watch this over and over

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I appreciate you! :)

[@thesoloceo]

Love this! And yes! I think there is such huge power in starting your own podcast! But I ALSO think that doing interviews on OTHER people's podcasts can get you even bigger results! Think about it...big exposure, brand building, credibility by being interviewed by another thought leader/influencer. It's the fastest path to building your authority.

[@britinglesacademiadeingles5748]

Thank you so much, I've been playing around with the idea for a while, basically to reach a larger audience that what to learn / improve their English and Spanish; then to link it through to my website and social media. Hey the things you need to do to make a buck or two, hopefully more ;) Once again thank you Chris

[@chavdamon]

Your page is so helpful man!

[@bublymonkey]

Great video your Chanel is super underrated

[@amanda.f7434]

I really loved this video!!! And I am so freaken happy I found it! Thank you! Just subscribed. Keep up the awesome videos

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Welcome aboard, Amanda, and big 'thank you' of course ;)

[@justinvargas9213]

Just want to say thank you for the info. I officially have my own podcast now! Thank you sir for showing how easy it is!

[@ashmon9]

Great video Pete💯

[@sophieframe8352]

Soooo watched this video for about the 5th time today and decided what the hell I'm just going to do it! Recorded episode zero, recorded episode 1, found 10 people who want to come on for an interview, decided I hate episode zero so plan to redo that next week then I’m going live 😂

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

orly??? Can't wait to see it (listen?)

[@sophieframe5587]

@@DoYouEvenBlog any tips on the best/easiest way for a beginner to record interviews? Do you talk about it in a video somewhere?

[@littlebantam-sustainableex8888]

ONe stop shop channel for all things podcast! Awesome!

[@carlosandresfranco9290]

Thanks Pete. Great vid. You helped me to launch my podcast very quickly

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Great to hear Carlos!

[@Holgast]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the video and guide to this platform. I'll have to take a look for myself!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

No problemo :)

[@everydaybythelake6548]

This was fun to watch! It makes the process seem less daunting. I wrote down the free tools you used and I'll be playing with them soon!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

squee it's fun! You should :)

[@catojohnson]

Never would’ve imagined launching a podcast could be so simple. Not there yet, but will come back to this when the time is right.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

By that point I'll likely have a bit better instructional videos as well. Do it Cato ;)

[@thomasboles9665]

Is mono preferred so both sides are the same, controllign the listening experience for the user. Why 19lufs in the first one and 16lufs in the second one, if one is the standard? Great tutorial! I am working on putting mine together now.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

The GENERAL guidance is... Mono = -19 lufs Stereo = -16 lufs I think mono is generally recommended for podcasts mostly due to how people consume the podcast (cars, headphones), as well as the fact that it's spoken word, so what would the benefits of stereo be anyways? Not a huge deal though. The mix up I did in the video is because I'm not positive if Auphonic *automatically* corrects me if I choose both "mono" and "-16 lufs." Some programs are sneaky, and they'll change it automatically to be -19.

[@AlexMBateau]

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

hey thanks Alexandra! I appreciate you watching :)

[@cathermione]

thank you for sharing this!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

No problem 😊

[@KimDuffSelby]

Whoa, lots of great content, but I don't think I can edit that quickly. Also not sure how it works, if I have a guest. Does auphonic automatically stop the music when you launch into the interview? Still a bit confused.....

[@sg.904]

Enjoyed this! One question, you said you export in mono all the time. Is that the standard? I have a little music in the intro and outro. Thanks.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I'd argue yes. Not required, but most podcasters (and editors) I know just do mono. A bit easier.

[@ThePhulosopher]

Thank you for the tips. Definitely helps.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

No problemo!

[@thesolvent]

Thank you for the content. My show is moving right along. 🔥✊🏿✌🏿

[@mikebeatty7348]

That’s so awesome Pete! I canny wait to listen to the podcast 😉 So is red circle the hosting for this and is that free?

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Yup! Redcircle is great, and 100% free :)

[@keasok]

Awesome buddy! Thank you so much!!

[@777TRUTHSPOKEN]

Im just commenting to push Pete's channel in the algorithm 💪🏾

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I already have a podcast but you gave me good ideas to utilize and this video was good to help beginners

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rmdenhof]

Pete! What are you using for video? Camera? Phone? 🤔

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I use a Canon a6400 plugged into my Macbook pro via a Camlink 4k recorded using Ecamm Live!

[@rmdenhof]

@@DoYouEvenBlog, THANK YOU!!! 🙂👍

[@CaseySana]

The whole RSS feed, distribution to Apple, Spotify etc. - Do you have to do that for every episode you upload or is it simply for the account, then after the first time it's automatic? (I'm praying it's the latter because I'm feeling lazy 😂)

[@j.fischer707]

Pretty sure it's automatic from there on out

[@CaseySana]

@@j.fischer707 awesome, ty!

[@rob.rebitzke]

Hey, Pete. Love your videos. Super helpful. I have a quick question for you. I’ll be starting my podcast soon and want to record video at the same time, so the same exact content. Then I’ll post the video file on my KZbin and the audio file on my podcast. Do you know of a software or website that allows for that simultaneous audio/video recording?

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Hey Rob! Interview or solo show? Interviews👇 Squadcast = releasing this feature soon (they say "soon," I say 3-6 months earliest lol) Zencastr = this feature is in beta, and you optin for that on their homepage I believe. Skype = can record video and audio at the same time, but alas. It's Skype and kinda not great. Zoom = can record video and audio at the same time, but alas. Also not great (but better than Skype I'd argue). I'd personally suggest Zoom for now until you have a budget and can upgrade to Squadcast ;) Solo 👇 Anything that can record video! Smartphone (and just export the audio separate), Ecamm Live (mac only), Quicktime (mac only I think?), DSLR, webcam, etc.

[@rob.rebitzke]

Pete McPherson DYEB ... thank you for your very thorough response, Pete. Much appreciated. :-) My plan is to do both solo and interview. I did a test run with my cousin yesterday using Zoom. It seemed fine, but my video output seemed a little blurry, so I’m guessing it’s my webcam. It’s a 1080p Vitade 960A, which I think is a knockoff of some other better-known brand. I actually tried a Logitech Brio 4K a few weeks ago, but I couldn’t figure out how to get it to record in 4K so I returned it and bought this one. The price on this one was much better but I’m still wanting a better output quality. Anyway, I’ll peruse your videos to see if you’ve got one that discusses cameras. I bet you do. I could also hire you to consult me a bit, if you do that kind of thing. Just curious ... what do you find mediocre about Zoom?

[@reynahelfgott-waters3730]

This was so helpful Pete, thank you! Quick question though about uploading to Auphonic, why do you upload the music file as well as the wave file? I thought the music was already layered in because you added it in Audacity.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I exported both of the Audacity tracks separately--so the music WASN'T layered in. That's only because I used the multi-track version of Auphonic. If you use the normal, "single-track" Auphonic, you'd simply export ONE track from Audacity (with the music in)

[@billisworld4819]

Hi, so do I have to copy and paste my RSS feed any time I upload a new episode?

[@TheRamiro234]

Thank you so much Pete.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

You're welcome of course ;)

[@orbulze]

Can you do an in dept video on how to remove background noise in your podcast.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

hey! What's your DAW? (editing software)

[@a.ereuthalion183]

Thank you for your video

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@fredwile]

What do you mean when you say that after polishing you’re ready to launch your show, I thought that publishing was already launching it, could you please clarify? I’m new to this

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I'm afraid I'm not positive what you're referring to. One does need to.... 1 - create audio content 2 - Edit & post-production 3 - upload to host and publish (getting an RSS feed with something in it) 4 - submit to directories (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) hope that helps?

[@fredwile]

@@DoYouEvenBlog Yes it does, thanks, it's just that in your video you said that after you publish 'you are ready to launch your podcast', perhaps you meant 'to promote'.

[@awulleykanton]

A quick question? Am confused whether i should create a website for my podcast then submit the rss feed to apple and spotify or just go with red circle?

[@ianknockadore]

They say that you own the rights, fine you do. But here's the rub. You are also allowing Red Circle to do the following with your content. So if you have audio gold, they can Modify it and Create Derivative Works based upon it. Basically they ( if they choose ) can take your interview with say Tom Hanks, chop it up a bit, then sell it on as a new product. You get precisely bugger all because you've accepted the terms. Yes its simple and easy, just like Anchor. The issue is, if it's free, you are the product. It's a free world but you should be aware of what you are accepting and only you can make the decision. Nice vids and your style is excellent :) From Red Circle "Rights in User Content Granted by You: By uploading, providing, or otherwise sharing User Content with RedCircle, you thereby grant to RedCircle a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based upon, distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your User Content in connection with our operation and provision of our Services. This license to RedCircle will terminate within a commercially reasonable time upon the termination of your Account."

[@towtruckoperatorsusa8858]

Liked the video we been using podbean we are thinking about making the jump to redcicle podcast.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

It's solid!

[@thatonespaniard6509]

What happens if you want to do a podcast in different languages...do you still have to choose just one?

[@samgillespie3687]

So when you're distributing and it says it'll take days/weeks... is that just for the first upload? Or all of them? Because my idea for my show is very much topical, and the content won't land if it's any more than a day after recording that it's available.

[@itsthecarbusiness3940]

that was awesome!

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Glad you liked it!

[@conociendotuidentidadencri5649]

is the approval waiting for apple and google podcast a one time deal or is this going to happen with every episode uploaded??

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

A one-time deal! That would stink :)

[@conociendotuidentidadencri5649]

​@@DoYouEvenBlog thank you very much I really do appreciate it. Thank you for helping me stop procrastinating and finally do what I have been dreaming about doing for so long and thinking it was to hard I had been putting it off and ignoring this passion I have felt for years.

[@DisneyGuitaress]

Have you ever experienced an issue with podcasts only showing up on Apple Podcasts for people who are subscribed? (It’s supposed to “Publish to Public Feed”, but it isn’t for some reason) I just launched 3 episodes of my podcast, and they show up on my Apple Podcasts feed because I’m subscribed to it, but not when I search it in the app or on the desktop website of my podcast. I even used my sister’s phone, and they don’t show up in her app either. Does it just take some time?

[@dericknelson4315]

How can I find Red circle podcast download??

[@DisneyGuitaress]

After the initial podcast approval via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc., do you have to constantly get each episode approved? Or will it automatically post your podcast episode when you want it to be posted? How much time does it usually take for episodes to be posted to Apple Podcast (after having the initial episode approved)? Can you upload more than one episode at once (Ex: A podcast launch with 10 eps.)?

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Lots of good questions in there ;) 1 - No. Once you're connected, you're done. The RSS feed will update and push through to Apple, Spotify, etc. 2 - EXTREMELY fast. It depends on a few things, but very fast. Not like days, and not even like hours. 3 - Yup! Launch as many as you want.

[@DisneyGuitaress]

Pete McPherson DYEB Thanks so much for your answers!! No one seems to talk about those kinds of things, so I was confused. You’ve been a great help ☺️

Do you need to pay to launch more then one podcast? Or can I make two accounts? 😬

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Depends on which host you go with, probably! Some hosts will include multiple shows under one account for no additional charge. (though off the top of my head I can't think of one). It's worth noting that you can always use separate hosts for different podcasts. I have two myself, and one is on a free host.

[@craftingmystories]

It's on my list! But first, I have a lot of work to do on my site.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

I feel that. Glad it's on the list though!

[@jogabkingdomcitizen4687]

Does red circle own the rights of your podcast to do whatever they want? Can you transfer them to a different platform if you decide to do so in the future? I have some issues with these so-called free hosting, like they say ain’t anything free

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

You own the rights, and can transfer off.

[@awulleykanton]

One more question what's the actual purpose of having a website for your podcast?

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Gives you the most control over capturing your listeners and giving them more ways to follow you--also gives you a play for show notes where you have the most control over format, links you promote, etc. It's also the easiest way to share inidividual episodes--just post a link to the show notes page where they can then click the app links if they choose to.

[@fernandolobon7382]

Thanks

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

No problemo

[@kylegroom]

Is the hard drive name “banana stand” as in “there is always money in the banana stand”?

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Yup! I huge blue 3TB hard drive is named Tobias Blueth ;)

[@kylegroom]

Pete McPherson DYEB Thank you for this beautiful piece of information.

[@fervindiaries]

Cool.

[@physicianonfire]

Looks easy enough, but I'm not quite there yet.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Ha! You just let me know when that changes and we’ll work through it :)

[@rmdenhof]

What?! How do you learn to do all this when you're not techy?! Aaahh!! 😳😳🤯🤯 oh boy

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

Hit with me with the specific questions (and also check out the updated version of this video!)

[@rmdenhof]

@@DoYouEvenBlog, Thank you! I will! 🙂👍

[@fallrisktv]

I guess your money is in the banana stand.

[@DoYouEvenBlog]

yyyyuuusssss somebody gets it.

[@deborahwilson5862]

Maybe it’s me , but this is hard to understand