Top Podcasting Tips & Tools for Recording, Interviews & Exporting (PART 2)

Here are my top podcasting tips and tools to help you record better episodes, conduct more interesting interviews, and even have better systems in place for exporting and tagging your episodes properly.
This is video 2 from my full beginner podcasting tutorial (still relevant in 2020!) podcasting tutorial created to help you get a successful podcast launched so that you can grow your business and brand, spread your message, and ultimately make an impact on more lives.
Please make sure you download The Podcast Cheat Sheet, a handy guide and checklist of items you need to make sure you get your podcast published properly, and it'll help make sure you can get ahead of your editorial calendar and competition:
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Podcasting is awesome, and I've learned a TON of tips and strategies along the way. Please see the timestamps below for a breakdown of this video and easy navigation through it:
=-=-=-= PODCAST RECORDING TIPS =-=-=-=
Tip #1 - 0:28 - How to make sure you don't 'get frustrated and overwhelmed when recording solo podcast episodes.
Tip #2 - 1:06 - Scripting versus bullet points and outlines.
Tip #3 - 1:53 - Microphone technique for consistent sound and audio.
Tip #4 - 2:51 - How to make sure you stay "in the flow"
Tip #5 - 3:23 - How to get people to put their device in their pockets and commit to listening to your episode!
=-=-=-= RECORDING INTERVIEWS =-=-=-=
4:26 - 3 reasons why you should consider doing interviews (if you weren't planning on it)
TOOLS mentioned in this section:
Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype (For Mac Users): www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/
Pamela for Skype: (no longer recommended)
*2020 update*: I also now recommend Zoom.us (free up to 40 minutes with so-so quality) and
Squadcast: www.smartpassiveincome.com/squ...
5:32 - How to Record an Interview (using Call Recorder for Skype)
Test account to connect to on Skype (Robot username): echo123
Tip #1 - 8:44 - Make sure you and the person you're interviewing are on the same page
Tip #2 - 9:04 - Don't stick to a concrete set of questions. Do this instead.
Tip #3 - 9:31 - Be Genuinely Curious
=-=-=-= EXPORTING DEMO =-=-=-=
10:42 - Sample episode exporting sequence.
And just in case, one more time, download the podcast cheat sheet here:
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Thanks again, good luck, and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. In the next video, we'll finish up with what to do with that exported mp3 file, and how to get found on iTunes and other directories. Cheers!
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[@ymlynch]

Thank you so much - so clear and straightforward :)

[@patflynn]

My pleasure Yvonne! Best of luck to you!

[@reigstadoutdoors7966]

Thank you pat! I am looking to start a emergency medical podcast and a hunting talk podcast. And have been watching your videos all night with pages of notes! Thankyou for taking the time to walk us through this.

[@ravisekharveenam3587]

super useful info... surprisingly rare video of you without joking and explaining seriously :P All tips are worth to follow for successful episode/podcast...I totally agree with tip #2 don't script it all...it really helps to make sure you are in customers/listeners shoes and asking all possible questions they might get...it is also perfect when doing interviews....like you said you will show that you are genuinely curious about the topic and also about the guest, it makes the total conversation more interesting and authentic for everyone!! You are definitely doing it...going deep into a topic and asking questions according to the discussion...! you said just write down main keywords/topics/sub-topics/examples instead of writing the entire script for the episode...please share a rough work of the script that you used before recording an episode (preferably interview)... Thanks. Ravi.

[@JohnPullum]

You are really rocking out these videos. WOW! Always great info.

[@patflynn]

Thanks John!

[@NancyBasileVideos]

Pat, I just started listening to you, reading your blog and watching your videos a few weeks ago. What an amazing amount of actionable knowledge! Thank you. Also, for anyone who panicked like I did when you didn't see your podcast show up in iTunes, you have to change your library to Music. Once I did that, I saw all the MP3s I had dragged and dropped into the playlist. Cheers!

[@codismith1903]

AGREE!!! I love pausing and thinking about what I wanted to say next so the podcast flows nicely. I also dont script. I use bullet points. ❤❤❤❤

[@vetondrag4256]

I love how you teach. Its Priceless thank you!

[@JenniferRothschild]

Always great stuff Pat. Best podcast trainer ever. Loved power up podcasting intensive.

[@michaelyoung6211]

Great share. I appreciate how open you are with all the experience you've gained. This is gold for those of us in the stumbling through the starting process.

[@dannypicartlaguer8595]

Fillable PDF and all the great information you offer...... YOU ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION. Thank you very much. I will pay it forward

[@the_spanish_voice]

I love your delivery, your knowledge and above all your enthusiasm PAT! Thank you!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Appreciate your content so much Pat, thank you for all that you put out!

[@jerrydesu]

Thanks for all the tips Pat. A lot of things I had no clue about. It's becoming clearer and clearer! Thanks for all the great advice and the Cheat Sheet!

[@patflynn]

jerrydesu Thanks Jerry! Keep it up!

[@focusedgamedev]

Your commitment to video + more value this year is kicking off well, Pat. Thanks for the tips. Good timing on this one as well.

[@patflynn]

David Koenig Thanks David, definitely trying to step it up for everyone! Thank you so much for the comment here!

[@KermitForPrez]

Pat - clear, straightforward terminology, easily understood, and MOST importantly, well enunciated!

[@obengmeditations3970]

patt you just made my day for my podcast interview I am doing today, Thank you so much for your time and knowledge these are some jewels...

[@asatourianR]

This was awesome! Thank you so much Pat for doing this. Very helpful.

[@e.e.barnard5657]

Thanks Pat! Today, I'm submitting my podcast to iTunes and your videos have been invaluable!!!

[@vv-je5ny]

your videos are #1 best simplified tutorials a beginner or anyone could ask for! Love this part2 and downloaded the free Cheat Sheet too! Thank you so much! And keep the video coming!

[@donnymcarter]

You’ve been a big influence Pat! I’m on episode 50 if The Green Woodworker Podcast! Thank you Sir!!!

[@toyina.7197]

Wow Pat....You are super thorough!!! Absolutely love all your content. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@josiesaysposstacabron8373]

Tagging is such a good tip! Thank you for this video!

[@robertbird1939]

Thank you Pat. Very Helpful, as always!

[@KeepItLocalLLC]

You rock! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@brianchill]

Pay Flynn is so great!!! I have been watching this brother for years. I do have the podcast cheatsheet. I'm finally about to launch my podcast in a few days. Thanks for sharing Pat!

[@KeepItIconic]

Thank you. Spot on. I am a Filipino vlogger and would like to venture on podcasting simply to share experiences and to find normalcy in this pandemic. Your videos are of great help!

[@luas551]

Hi, Pat I´m about to start my first podcast, the help that you´re giving me is amazing..

[@DigitalSophisticate]

Ooohhh superb gems here (as always)...thanks bunches, Pat! Much appreciate :)

[@patflynn]

Thanks Tanya, I appreciate you!

[@DrMJasek]

Thank you for a great first video. You made choosing equipment simple and not overwhelming. I feel like I can actual create my fist podcast.

[@RezaMolavi]

Thank you Pat, you make this seem soooooooooooooooooooooooooo simple.

[@ErikRanschaert]

What a great beginners' course Pat, many thanks for that!!

[@ericmcpherson1478]

Another great tutorial! A lot of great information in this episode! Thanks Pat!

[@patflynn]

Eric McPherson I appreciate it Eric!

[@jasmineelkhershi3552]

Thank you Pat for putting this together. It is really informative and useful

[@StephenNellas]

so cool and very informative! thanks!

[@thorchallgren]

Lots of great, practical info. Thanks, Pat!

[@emmettmortgage]

Awesome. Thanks for all your tips!!

[@Hunting4Hookers]

As always You have provided some insanely high quality content! Your videos,podcasts, and content on your website are so good , it's a little intimidating as a newbie just starting a website blog, e mail list and podcast. But I like it because if I'm going for success I would rather learn from someone successful !

[@HellaReckless]

I’m so excited to start mine. Scared but excited. These videos are helping me and are RIGHT on time. I’m documenting my journey to launch on my channel. Should be interesting. To say the least lol.

[@FITTEK--PerformanceTrainer]

Thanks for the information, these tips will really help me with starting my podcast. Appreciate the tips 🙌

[@lanellehanagriff8331]

Super great! LOTS of useful information.

[@garyfox-entrepreneurpodcas8893]

Found this incredibly useful, Pat. Thanks for going into the nuts and bolts details.

[@JoArcaya]

Thank you for your info...I'm just starting and follow what you are doing.

[@cynthiajlabrie5995]

I loved it ! learned so much thank you! excited to start my podcast on mental health!

[@djmichaeld9952]

Nice going Pat you told everything in detail your a good man.

[@AActionHomeInspectionHouston]

Good stuff man! Huge support to my start!

[@jturnercreative]

Great advice, as always, Pat! I followed your original step-by-step meticulously when launching my podcast (The Copy & Design Brew) in late-2016. We're 59 episodes in and going strong, now. In this video, it was cool to see the things that have become so commonplace (thanks to you) in my weekly life :) Also, what is my life that I genuinely enjoy watching an mp3 file getting tagged in iTunes?! Thanks again and all the best.

[@brianfaulkner2840]

Great video Pat, thank you very much.

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

Great video. Putting to use tonite

[@KatieDickinson]

This is SO comprehensive! I'm ready to go on the creative/content end of things, but definitely needed a step-by-step overview.

[@hersheylipz6355]

I'm glad I came across your videos! Im a new subbie thank you for all your information im excited to start my podcast😃

[@wifiematerials2544]

Your such a big help! Thank you.

[@kudujuce3213]

Thanks Pat, I'm starting my own podcast and this really helps!

[@codismith1903]

Yay!!!!

[@kayly5132]

This video was so helpful! I watched part 1 and that helped too. thank you so much, I'm a college student starting a podcast for my senior project :)

[@PaladinGlobalMarket]

Great video!! Thxs Pat

[@ivancaballero2534]

Can you please make a video about using 2 mics in a podcast and editing in Audacity? Thank you!

[@StonePanda]

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[@myriad860]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@michaelsmith-yg4re]

Great job Pat thank you!

[@themannycabo]

Great share Pat. I follow you thru Sunny Lenarduzzi, Lewis Hewes etc... and I have to say I've always loved your approach and simplistic workflow. As a featured singer on NBC's "The Voice and Telemundos' "La Voz" I made it my purpose to assist and inspire as many musicians globally and have been doing great with my efforts thankfully but I'm taking it to the next level by launching my new podcast and you've been an integral part of my impetus to do so. Thanks man you're a rockstar!!!! - Manny...Hope I'll be able to interview you at some point. Keep doing great things!!!

[@Fixepedia]

I've been trying to remember how I came to know you and now I remember!!! It was your blog post on how to start a Podcast 😉 thanks Pat

[@trainingguru2645]

Very honest genuine sharing of mind in the video, which is rare 👍🙏

[@BPRTeluguMusic]

This is comprehensive i.m ready to go to on the creative content end of things.but definitely needed a step by step overview.

[@TMP10]

I have been toying with the idea of starting a PodCast. Love this video! Thank you for the tips.

[@lisapratt4693]

Awesome content. Thanks so much!

[@RalucaTopor]

@patflynn - What is your opinion about Anchor FM? Should I use it? I love your videos and the way you explain things. You make it look so easy.

[@paulcmillerfilms]

Hello. THANK YOU for all the great info! I have a question. Could you possibly cover how to do a podcast with multiple people all talking together? I don't know how to have multiple microphone and record them on separate tracks. I imagine I need to use a mixer but I don't know how to have all those imputs come into Garage Band on separate tracks. I appreciate any info. Thanks again for the great tutorials!

[@shoppingcartmafia1482]

Great info Pat! Thank you

[@peterblau6592]

Great advice and tutorial in how to and what to do with the podcast process

[@auroraboraas]

excellent - thank you!

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

Subscribed and hit bell. Gracias ❤️

[@Marymwangi0007]

Can you I just say the sound quality is 💯

[@DarrenEWilliams]

It's now clear to me that I can create a podcast just learning specifically from you. Thank you Pat for providing all this FREE advise. I had one question for you, Where am I able to locate the video that talks specifically about SMARTPODCAST Player and it's benefit to why we need it. It's still not clear to me yet.. Thanks DW

[@beautifulday7528]

Awesome....thank you for all you do, Pat. Looking forward to seeing you at the "ConvertKit Conference in Boise this June!

[@patflynn]

Will definitely see you there! Thanks for all the support! 😀

[@neilf5961]

Thanks Pat!

[@jangould8579]

Really useful!

[@tednemeth3510]

great advice. Glad I found you. Subscribed.

[@ExtraPaycheckTV]

Awesome tips Pat! Tip # 5 is incredible and something that most people miss, including myself :( I am at my 151st weekly episode and I can't even try to imagine how you got to 1,000 for AskPat! In the past I used Pamela for recording Skype interviews but it messed up a few times so I ended up getting a mixer and recording everything through hardware rather than software.

[@thekristoflewispodcastcrea6983]

Love the videos, Pat. I've recently started up my own channel. One of my things I'd like to fix most is my audio, what are you using to record this? Thanks!

[@BlissfulAudrey]

great tutorial. thank you!

[@Reallifecleanliving]

How are you giving all these tips away for free??!!? 😉 I'm lovin' it! Looking forward to more!

[@davidlessa8167]

thank oyu so much useful info

[@WillChousThoughts]

do you still use auphonic?

[@emitalks6885]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@REDTEAMLAW]

Great video.

[@StreaminFreedom]

Grabbed ecamm thanks for the suggestions!

[@lara.mcintyre]

Thanks for all this info Pat. I'm a new convert!

[@sandraorellana9076]

Just printed my sheets omg 😆 existing

[@lifeandtext]

Great intro!

[@noahjones4383]

You did a good job 👍

[@craigrobinson7113]

That cheat sheet is an allusive one

[@MarlysKA]

Great tips, Pat - thanks! I can't believe after 12+ years of having a podcast, I do all the tagging but never knew to go into Options & change it from "music" to "podcast"! Wonder how that will change my results going forward ...

[@patflynn]

Hey Marlys! Thanks for the comment! You won the SPI pin giveaway for this video! Shoot an email to [e-mail] and we’ll get you hooked up! 🙌🏼

[@anactivatedthroatchakra1637]

Not sure if you'll see this, but I'm on logic. What is the logic equivalent of "exporting file to disk" - I found you in 2018 and I bought my podcast equipment then. I went through a lot of changes and grew up and now I'm finally ready to start. I would watch your videos like a student in school, and I was shocked at how much I remembered from watching your videos years ago. You do such a great hob at demystifying the whole process of production. I met a guy who gifted me logic, and honestly its the same lol but I do like how the tools make certain things easier. So I follow the same steps etc. I'm just confused on the exporting portion now tho...

[@immortaloshun]

Thanks so much

[@coyoteheartdestinythesylph5902]

I am definitely taking note. I am so green sis I say green GREEN like a frog like healthy wheat grass. but in #1 lesson, you made the tech tools easy to understand. I will have use of a laptop non mac. I am eager to go through the podcast list. But I am interested in video not audio podcasts. I will be looking at U tube how to podcasts. Right now I just do some short videos via facebook page. Thanks Pat and ALL

[@MarkNieuwenhuizen]

on the subject of writing down and outlining: As a writing journalist I prepared for and interview with a mindmap. and for that I prefered paper and (colored) pencil

[@oralicious9995]

;o) Thanks Ryan. I'm a new Podcaster, and you have made my journey nicer, smoother and doable. I'm on iTunes (Oralicious - A Tale of Sex), and I had to temporarily shut down my interview process because I was unaware that I needed a "voice recorder" !! Daah!!! Thks Ryan, humbly grateful.

[@shahnazahmed6728]

Hey Pat. Thank you for that great video. I just subscribed to you. Give me some time to get through your other videos, but anyway I've just started podcasting on Anchor for the past 3 months. It's going. LOL. Question: I cannot find your next video to this episode. I went through all the videos that my subscription of you pulls up, but I couldn't find it. I would like to know how to configure Anchor so it says what it should etc. When you tag your podcast audio MP3, does it keep that tag when the audio is uploaded to Anchor? Thank you for your response.

[@Disheartened6]

thinking of making a podcast ;)

[@MiguelVidas]

Suave!!!! Gracias.

[@sarahmastin-vo8pz]

How do I do music for my podcast and where do I find it? Thanks and your videos are extremely helpful

[@drewfwest]

Wow, the Echo / Sound Test Service is really cool. I didn't know about that! That's a cool tip. I also really like the recommendation to not always stick to your scripted questions, and stay curious. The podcasts I love the most are deep conversational, where the host leads the guest down interesting rabbit holes and doesn't let the interesting conversations wither because they are sticking to a script. Thanks, Pat!

[@patflynn]

Great comment Drew, thank you so much!