How to Start a Podcast for Beginners (Equipment Setup, Software & Where to Host)

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3️⃣ Recording Software
➡️ Ferrite iOS App 🔗 apps.apple.com/us/app/ferrite...
➡️ Audacity 🔗 www.audacityteam.org/download/
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0:00 How to Start a Podcast
1:10 Podcast Equipment Setup
3:06 How to Record & Edit Your Podcast
5:50 How to Host Your Podcast
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In this video Heather from Think Media teaches you how to start a podcast for beginners. This tutorial breaks down the equipment setup, how to share your podcast, and how to record your podcast.
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[@ThinkMediaTV]

Question of the Day ⚡ Do you have a podcast for your channel? Let us know! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ****** Get your podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcasts using BuzzSprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card after upgrading to a paid plan ➡️ www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=333997

[@RafaMartinelli]

Thanks for the video! I'm currently doing a podcast on spirituality and mysticism which I record on Zoom and upload directly to KZbin.

[@chantapeak]

Thank you for this video! I have been hesitant about starting my podcast but you guys have given me awesome tips for my KZbin Channel that I have grown from 12 subscribers to over 150 in less than 30 days! My dream is to have both my YT channel and podcast up and running! Thank you again so much!

[@MakingMoneyAFRICA]

Definitely Starting Podcasting Today😁

[@keonipauole1828]

I want to start a podcast but need help.

[@b2tbpodcast257]

you guys motivated me to start so thank you!!! my podcast is called B2TB

[@chipge]

Who else is thinking about starting a Podcast this year?

[@chipge]

Let’s go!

[@martinreed1401]

Not me

[@SheRoamsWild]

I’ll be launching my first episode next week! Good luck to everyone else just starting out :)

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

I am.

[@esgrestoreremodelllc4752]

Meeeeeeeee meeeeee

[@Aries_Q]

Started a podcast this month and it will be 1 month old on the 11th of June. I have 3 episodes already and working on my 4th. Thank you for the tips it will help me do better.

[@Seinari]

Pretty thorough explanation. Also pretty encouraging to know we don't need one million dollar equipment to start a Podcast.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

yes! you can start with just your phone!

[@stewdiouspodcast]

Hey Draco do you think this lady just used her phone? lmao

[@NetabideCreations]

We just want to get started already

[@unmiss-com]

Love podcasting because of saving a lot of time with learning when I'm exercising, training, driving, walking with my dogs. All brands should consider such a format in their content marketing strategies.

[@mannyGsc]

Me and two of my friends are wanting to start and we seem to be very serious about it. I’m watching this video and going to order a book just to be even more educated on podcasting. Wish us luck. And I wish all of you look and I hope that each and everyone of you have great success broadcasting

[@CarloCretaro]

What’s the name of the book?

[@gwenmothaar383]

I wish you the best of luck! 😁

[@findyourvoice_VB]

Go for it. The best tip I can give is to really just start :)

[@Witchy1976]

Thanks, Manny! Good luck to your group as well!

[@DIMONDGIRL203]

Absolutely loved this video super educational. As a person that has no knowledge about podcast, I definitely feel ready to start after watching!

[@VictorIsiborReviews]

Think media took my KZbin CHANNEL by the hand and took it to a whole new level. Thanks 🙏

[@yolandatoles7598]

I will definitely be starting my podcast soon! I’m so excited about it!

[@JaredMerlin]

Heather, thank you SO much. I must have been through at least 20 something videos before coming across yours. You made podcasting as easy as I needed it to be, for me. Audacity and Buzzsprout. THANK YOU!!!

[@Earl_Richter]

I’m doing research for my latest novel. I needed a quick but thorough explanation on how podcasts work. This was perfect. Thank you!

[@thinkingmoney4802]

Thank you Think Media, your channel just give massive value to creators every single day.

[@InfallibleGrace]

I love how straight to the point it is & how simple you made it

[@Ithegamer76]

Thank you for making this video! Very helpful for someone who isn't the most tech savvy. I appreciate y'all.

[@lamsterohgy]

i just love how in 8 minutes she made understand what a podcast is and how you begin with it. She clearly deserves a subscribe :)

[@chandleryan1347]

Simple and straightforward, thanks team! Let's just get started

[@musingsofenjay]

Thanks for this. Great video - helpful. I now feel ready to get started!

[@niccolealdrich4890]

Thanks for the information! I've been wanting to do a podcast and make it like story night on the radio when I was growing up. This is going to be fun!

[@ankushmane1333]

That's really incredible work love this content ❤️❤️

[@sunnyartist1785]

I'm an artist and I'm looking to start recording and sharing videos of me creating my art, etc... I'm not tech savvy and trying to figure out the best equipment, set up, etc... seems really daunting to me. I just found your videos today and I'm hoping this will finally give me the confidence to make this leap. Thank you for the videos!

[@randy4ii411]

This s the clearest podcast explanation video ever. Thank you.

[@LuisSanchez-dy5vl]

Thank you!!!! this video was great!! i know ive always wanted to do something recording wise but I felt like youtube wasnt really my thing. . . until i learned about podcasting and thought that it would be worth a shot!! thanks for helping so many people get started!

[@JadeTrading]

Congratulations 🎊 Looking forward to this new podcast 🙌

[@tressacuevas8475]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much Heather!!!

[@VlogsFromThe6]

the only video i needed for all my podcast questions! favourite channel

[@graceyfreeman2502]

Another informative video from one of my fave channels! Thank you, Think Media!

[@angelalawrence907]

Thank you I’ve watched so many videos and still didn’t know how to get started. This was so easy to understand

[@ShafiUllah]

Thank you so much for amazing video! Keep it up and keep Shining 🌟

[@ctrax2010]

This is so helpful. You have eased my anxiety about finally taking a leap into this world…Many thanks!!!

[@LearnwithStacey]

Thank you so much! I’m actually starting my podcast and this helped me a whole LOT!

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

It’s all about the mic, proximity, and audio engineering.

[@NetabideCreations]

Do we get to setup an account anywhere

[@elinamor4638]

Thank you! This was so easy to understand!! I’m starting:)

[@AdrianReddix]

I love that Think Media's go to gear is always use what you got. They make things practical.

[@findyourvoice_VB]

Really on point!

[@rayramcg]

Mega like! 👍This exactly what I needed to start my own. Thnx!

[@CPIVCR]

great education in a short amount of time, greatly appreciated

[@SharonJohnsonFitness]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@Zariakeshay]

Beautifully detailed 💚 thank you

[@becooltv143]

Thanks much Think Media! You're a big help to us small youtubers.

[@Dednny]

WoW! that was fantastic, you really made everything so simple for a 65year old getting into podcasting. Thanks a mill.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

As usual such outstanding information. I’m just gonna go and press record. Thanks

[@niwayantucson1400]

Thank you Think Media. Always give great information especially for me I just starting. I learn a lot.

[@onetrueheart]

Thanks so much for the tips. I just tuned 50 and I’ve always wanted to have a career in radio but it never worked out so now that I’m entering the 2nd half of my life I’m gonna just go for it. ☺️ hopefully I won’t over think this too much

[@naturemusic1459]

Completely understand. I'm in my 60's and just getting started. Good luck.

[@Godslove33-]

You got this Stephanie 🙏💙

[@OlleyThorpe]

Love it! I had a similar video on how to do it on zoom! Great one! Happy new year!

[@suzannemun5538]

this helped so much! the think podcast is also my fav. really appreciate all that your team creates! :)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

thanks for watching!

[@jaimefigueroa5765]

Dopeeeeee video. Amazing, thank u so much!

[@tamb66616]

iPhone headphone mics are actually amazing at background noise cancellation. I used them for motorcycle bike to bike communications and they were crystal clear

[@yaasie2]

This video was awesome, super informational. I am looking into starting a podcast discussing social and political issues, and this video definitely gave me the confidence to jump right in!

[@captainawsomeist]

Thank you for your advice!

[@dr.kaysway7550]

Thanks for the tips! I can’t wait to launch my podcast on personal development and healthy relationships. In the meantime, I’m focused on growing my KZbin channel. 😊

[@CleanItWithRona]

Thank you for the tips, as always! I have really been considering doing a podcast, so this helped a TON!

[@haleemsaid]

👉❤ subscribe

[@stephengoh5456]

Awesome! Love it. Thank you.

[@thoughtfulcolors]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU AND YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM DO ON KZbin. YOU'RE ONE OF MY 100'S OF INSPIRATIONS THAT HELPED ME TO FINALLY CREATE A KZbin CHANNEL.

[@violettracey]

Thanks! This was very helpful!

[@CreativeThinking52]

Awesome video. Thanks for the breakdown. Have a wonderful day. 👍

[@buildanadventure]

Really appreciate this info! Best wishes, everyone!

[@amandiovdc7880]

Great breakdown down 💯💪🏽

[@omniandbryce]

Thank you for this! 💚

[@Janeofbucks]

I’m starting this week ❤️👏🏽

[@karatjuicepodcast]

I started one this year and videos like this helped me so much ! Great video Think Media ! Keep up the good work 👏

[@NetabideCreations]

Have you, any information on monetizing

[@karatjuicepodcast]

@@NetabideCreations There are multiple ways to monetize a podcast, there is affiliate marketing, brand deals, host read ads. The most important factor in how effective you will be at it will be directly tied to how many listeners you have downloading your podcast consistently.

[@NetabideCreations]

That's right

[@NetabideCreations]

I do enjoy the way you've organized your channel... Awesome

[@karatjuicepodcast]

@@NetabideCreations Thank you very much... appreciate it

[@ShaneWenzel]

I really enjoy your groups videos. I've taken lots of great ideas from them.

[@vonalleyrottweilers7660]

Great information. I'm learning a lot here. Thanks

[@FilmmakersLiveByDeepa-Kanishka]

The journey of having your own podcast can be highly rewarding! Great insights!

[@mancavelobo]

I def get all the info I can from different podcasters , I started my podcast a few months ago and figured out my own recipe of making it easier for myself because, it is a lot of work lol

[@jminormedia1025]

Thank You for this information

[@kk303]

Very nice knowledge we learn alot thank you

[@StephenMatlock]

Thanks. Great information.

[@ABetterJones]

Love this! and yes, starting your own podcast is HUGE. 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. It's why my team built out a whole program teaching entrepreneurs how to land those interviews.

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Thanks for this video! I'm thinking about starting a podcast this year😬

[@TheinPodcast]

This was really helpful to start my podcast. Thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

thanks for watching!

[@devindiep919]

This was such an amazing video

[@The360Electrician]

Thanks for the video!

[@ShinilPayamal]

Thanks! Couldn’t have timed it better.🍹👍

[@Improvemypronunciation]

Very interesting. I’m definitely curious about starting one.

[@GROWYOURSELF]

thank you for sharing this!

[@ZolaBabee]

I’ll be starting my podcast soon God willing.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Great insight, thank you 🙂👍

[@WanderingSwitchback]

I've been considering adding some of my content to a podcast format. I may have to start experimenting with this and see how it goes, especially when it comes to time constraints!

[@davidwhyman1189]

Looks good, thanks.

[@Quotes-Philosophy-Psychology]

Good advice,thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thank you!

[@mychalboiser597]

The day you recorded this KZbin Video on Jan 7th is my birthday!!!! It's a sign I should begin my podcast...

[@patrickhannum6859]

Fricken AAAA I love you girl. Shiznit you rock! Thank you so much

[@cterrell1343]

I use my phone headphones/mic a lot as a lapel mic and have wrapped a bit of foam around it to make a pretty effective wind muffler. By doing this carefully it's unobtrusive and allows me to make much better voice recordings in the outdoors.

[@v.r.santhosh7201]

since u had shure mv7 as a part of thumbnail i taught it has some part in the video but my expectation crashed but i have u say that the thumbnail is spot on

[@BayonleArashi]

I am watching this because I am starting a podcast on the topic of leadership sharing my experience working in the criminal justice system. I hope to connect with you guys and bring an update in few months. Good luck everyone trying to build something.

[@podcastingmadesimple8286]

Great video!

[@ror8747]

The way you touch your fingers and your arm is stuck to your body, It makes you seem nervous I would recommend for you to move your arm freely and get it away from your body that would make you seem more confident and trustworthy, But the way you talk and share your information Is super super great!! wish you all luck❤❤❤

[@k.hannahcarver6441]

Brilliant thank you

[@glenfordgreen3277]

Yo Thanks for the Advice Think media definitely awesome

[@joymae]

I needed this please continue making more. I was looking at Spotify’s solution, what are your thoughts on that?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

we have the whole series for you here: kzbin.info/aero/PLgc0GNip2uYUCmSxvnOKVAJqL-i_1HKAB

[@LionheartSJZ]

Hey, how about a video on how to distribute content between video and podcast? What and how much content goes into the video and what and how much into the podcast? Love to you guys. You're content is amazing!

[@b2tbpodcast257]

I started my podcast last year. its not the best but im gonna get better. I just wanted to start and i wanted to do a video podcast for added effect. i got big ideas when I get more money to invest myself. thank you think media for the info

[@sealifejamaica]

Awesome vid thanks

[@rudig5698]

Thank you Think Media, you guys inspired me to start my own KZbin channel about personal growth and mental health!🥰

[@martinreed1401]

Subjects on which you are an acknowledged expert no doubt

[@carlosavilez3141]

I’m planning to start one this year it will be a Spanglish just need the right people.

[@asiloparadisiacopodcast883]

thank you!!

[@DevBObs]

Thank you starting now

[@snap-n-shoot]

Great information. Most podcasts fail because of the subject matter. Most think you press record and start talking but it is actually not that easy or straight forward. If on your own, write a script, rewrite, then practice many times out loud. hitting record and to start talking with no idea but "I am an expert in this topic so I will be ok" is always a disaster. Many times over the years I have had experts in their field turn up and do none of the prep work I asked. Most ended up being abandoned. One person spend 2 hours just trying to say their name. The pressing of the record button or on the camera and the red light comes on, commonly freezes people. I now spend a lot of time beforehand acclimatizing them to the studio with small talk to relax them. When having 2 or more in the podcast, have the questions agreed in advance and give the questions to the participant in advance so they know what to say and have good answered prepared.. Its a podcast, not an interrogation. In todays fast consumption society, so many think that just having a recording device, no matter how basic, makes them a "professional". Successful podcasting is extremely difficult and a lot of work goes into it, but the prep work makes it look easy, which is the purpose. I have a Msc and Phd in digital content and learning development and I have often been "told" in talks and lectures that "why do I need to get any experience or qualifications, when I can go onto KZbin and learn everything you know in a week....."

[@alfredorvp2011]

I am ready to get Started

[@harmonyheykoop4709]

Thank you so much beautiful angel, this is so helpful!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're so welcome!

[@MediawithAiden]

Such a great video

[@graceyfreeman2502]

They always come up with great vids, no?