Why Most Podcasts Fail

Did you know that most podcasts don't make it past 7 episodes? Let's figure out why that might be, along with some simple strategies to help you take your show to episode 8 and beyond!
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Episode 341: Why Most Podcasts Fail

[@priyonjoni]

Everyone is afraid to continue after 7 because 7 ate 9.

[@KilledbyBigfoot]

Sounds like something he would say

[@quovadis5172]

You must be a South African?

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We just passed the 3 year mark for our audio podcast and a year and a half of creating different content for KZbin. It's a huge grind but every little interaction helps out a great deal.

[@tombuck]

Congrats on 3 years! That's a ton of work.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@tombuck thanks brother. You've been a big help with a lot of questions we've had. I can't count the number of times I started by seeing if you had a video about a question I had.

[@DawahDigital]

Hi @Tom Buck, I’ve just opened a podcast studio space after producing podcasts for various clients on location. It’s been a dream of mine which is now materialising into reality. Watching your videos and listening to your podcast on apple has really helped me - especially with confirmation bias on certain things which I was sometimes unsure about. Thanks Tom. Keep it up.

[@CalmingAnxiety]

3 years in , 1070 shows.... A daily solo show for the soul. I get dips, sometimes huge like last week it dropped 60%!! But it picks up and grows again.

[@tombuck]

Wow! Over 1000! Congrats 🙌

[@john_kelley]

Our podcast is now three years old and in season 5. There have definitely been times when skipping out on a week would be ideal, but we've learned to bank episodes while also doing livestreams that translate into episodes. It's turned into one of my favorite things that I do. Great video, Tom!

[@tombuck]

Definitely important to plan for breaks/unexpected times when you can't record. Glad your show is going so well!

[@James_Gilchrist]

@Tom Buck, you are a gem. I keep coming back to your channel because you consistently strike a great balance between entertainment and really valuable insights, reviews and practical information. I admire your ability to make videos that seem like you were just "suddenly inspired" to call up a friend to tell them something you're excited about but that are also professional, polished, and possessed of a golden ratio of useful tips and insights delivered per minute spent watching. I just had to comment and say "thank for being you and doing what you do!" - James Gilchrist (Awen Music, Share the Light Productions, Lighthouse L&D Consulting)

[@MrJamesMappin]

We’ve just surpassed 2 years, over 300 episodes (all over 30 mins) and 250k downloads. Your videos have helped me massively especially when it comes to using the RCP. 👌

[@itsthehumor95]

This isn't an easy feat. Congratulations 🎉

[@DaivG]

I'd say the #1 way to be successful in podcasting is find someone to do it with who is equally passionate and ask them to join in. An accountibilibuddy who is going through the same thing is an amazing resource whenever taking on anything. My first reaction when reading your video title was "Because it ends up feeling like work..." and you explained that well. Sharing all that work with someone can reduce the drag and increase the motivation and inspiration.

[@tombuck]

"Because it ends up feeling like work" is probably the most concise answer.

[@Kilravockk]

I JUST noticed the Aquabats poster in the back (I guess I never looked at it closely before). I went to backyard and church dance performances with those guys in the early 90s! Super rad! I am in the very early stages of setting up an in-company podcast and your videos have been extremely helpful. Thanks much!

[@tombuck]

How awesome! I seen them live close to 25 times at this point 😁

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

SEASONS!!!! Wow! Excellent idea!!! I took a break a year ago around 10 episodes, to take a step back and assess my workflow with my family, a pastor, and my start-up KZbin channel. That break was needed, but knowing the personal investment of my time to manage the workflow makes it hard to start it back up with an “open-ended” schedule. Thanks Tom! For the first time in months, my wheels in my brain are spinning regarding my podcast. Whether those wheels my brain are “fit for service” is an entirely different matter all-together! 😂🤣

[@onocoffee]

One of my friends and I started our industry's first podcast in 2005. We approached it more like a Morning Drive Radio Show so the conversation was very free-flowing, and it made it easier to produce because we didn't have to edit (much). It went well and we ran for 78 episodes through 2008. I didn't start listening to The Enthusiasm Project until last season and when that ended, I was thinking "it's gonna be a long time before next season" - but it went by quickly. Thanks for not spacing your seasons like BBC with Doctor Who!

[@markexploringnewstuff]

I always enjoy Thursday for two reasons, first, it's the day before Friday and second, Tom Buck releases a new video on a great topic. Consistency and quality, hallmarks of Tom's work. Thank you

[@tombuck]

Ahh wow, thanks Mark! I really appreciate this. Glad we can hang out every Thursday.

[@SorryDiego]

I started a podcast with my friends in November and we did miss two weeks cause I was sick but we got back on track. I find myself finding the podcast a bit of a chore as I'm the ONLY editor at the moment while also working as an editor for an agency. But the second I step back into the podcast room I love it again epically after an episode that we're all proud of. We have this idea from moving out of the cramp podcast room we're in to full on studio for a "season two" 😉

[@tombuck]

So glad you’re enjoying it!

[@REAPERMania]

Hey. Just wanted to say how happy I am seeing you use this mic after you said you had issues with getting the angle right. Based on your last video, I bought one and am loving it. But didn't get the shock mount or screen. It just looks too good naked. LOL - Love your channel. Even your puns. Maybe. :)

[@tombuck]

So glad you're liking it! And thanks for the kind words! This little adapter thing I put together works well for positioning, but I just got the Audio Technica 8459, which is basically a more solid version of the same concept and it's perfect! Now I can use the mic so much more easily.

[@NinjaProofVest]

I just found you on here and I really enjoy your content. Not only that, but the production quality is really good. I clicked on your link for your podcast and I instantly decided to leave you a comment. Your opening theme is SKA!!! YES! Is this from soundcloud or did you make it? So bad ass! Thanks for the tuts

[@tombuck]

Thanks Matt!! This is awesome to hear. The podcast theme was actually recorded by a friend of mine. Prior to the I was using a song form Epidemic Sounds' "ska" section, but I couldn't pass up the offer for an original recording/composition 🤯

[@Eddylive]

I love that you have the rcp 2 on screen mounted to a low profile beautiful, just ordered mine, will do that as well

[@tombuck]

It’s so helpful!

[@GoldenSpiralMedia]

Great content as always, Tom!

[@tapiorinne]

Great episode again. Have you tried how the sound sounds when the same microphone is placed at different heights or distances from the speaker? I assume that not all mics are at their best if I talk to them too close..

[@AlohaCSNetwork]

Great info and thank you Tom

[@PrestonJensen]

Great Advice! I really wish I could think of a way to take a break. It’s not because I’m overflowing with ideas by any means, it’s more something inside me saying the week isn’t complete if an episode isn’t out by Tuesday!

[@tombuck]

I definitely get that. I started by only taking a one week break, and then eventually two, and now I can "comfortably" do 4-6 weeks without worrying too much. The idea of taking a break from KZbin though? Anxiety-inducing!

[@AndyKow]

Excellent tips and guidance! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PaulFeinberg]

Great tips! Always great content! It’s hard to keep it going. The live stream Kyle and I did was hard to get guests after a while!

[@tombuck]

Yeah, I have huge admiration for anyone who does regular guest-based episodes. It's a ton of work!

[@donbullock-techihound]

I noticed that you found a way to mount the Lewitt LCT 240 on your Rode boom arm after your last video. It sounds great. I like your pointers for a sustainable podcast. I’ve been working on ideas for mine. After watching this I’ll see if I have enough ideas for a first season of 10 - 12 episodes so that I can break through the barrier of seven. I want you to know that out of the many on KZbin that cover similar topics in my opinion you stand out among the crowd. You’re a great teacher, something I truly appreciate because I spent over 36 years in the elementary classroom and a university computer lab teaching teachers. More importantly you know your “stuff” and are very honest in your presentation. I greatly appreciate your commitment to helping others. Thank you. B&H has the white microphone with the white shock mount, foam wind screen and the magnetic pop filter, exactly the setup you have, available on a special order for $169 including free shipping. I thought I’d add this here in case anyone’s interested.

[@tombuck]

Thank you Don! I rigged up this little adapter thing for the Lewitt, but then someone recommended an Audio Technica adapter, which is a more professional version of the same idea so I have that now and it's amazing. Your kind words really mean a lot, especially coming from a veteran teacher. That absolutely makes my day. 🙏

[@benadoeffects]

Great video, thank you. Is your Rodecaster Pro attached to a boom or armstand on this episode? Would you be kind to share?

[@RadioCamp]

I've been involved in some podcast productions and everything you say here is true! It also holds for radio -- we just finished a 17+ year run of 6.4K shows, totaling 26K hours of programming, serving 200+ public radio stations, all out of a home studio. The key is to pace yourself, develop a small team to help keep things moving forward, and most importantly, schedule-in downtime in the form of good reruns or, as Tom suggested, season breaks. Good luck everyone, and have fun!

[@tombuck]

Wow, congrats on such a huge run! That's absolutely amazing.

[@tkhahc]

I Love your sense of humor! you make great content and you deliver it in the best way!!! thank you!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! This is such a super kind thing to hear, I really appreciate it 🙏

[@blaspayri]

very enlightening. I am teaching podcast now and this kind of perspective from someone who has done really podcasts is of great value .... also knowing the limitations in sustainability (in time and money or resources).

[@tombuck]

So happy it was helpful! And so awesome that you get to teach podcasting!

[@PeteBreen]

Loved this one Tom. Great tips for starting out and keeping a flow going. The BME (Buck Media Empire) is growing! 😁

[@Benanza_Online]

Again, a great video. We have watched a lot of your content and it's great. We just recorded our 73rd episode. And there is more to come. We really wonder, how we can get more attention and downloads. Any ideas?

[@spotsya1916]

Excellent idea of 10 episodes and planning for the 11 and 12 - by the way love the sound of that microphone Tom…

[@tombuck]

Thank you! Grouping episodes together really helps to make it not feel like you're scrambling each week. 😬

[@RonaldPostelmans]

Hoi Tom, what i like about your is that you look hounestly happy and enjoying yourself making these shows. And i like your humor

[@314Doughboy]

Love your videos. Had a question, where did you get your stand for that new beautiful RODECASTER PRO 2 ???

[@314Doughboy]

P. S. I just subscribed to your channel. Love all your podcasts info videos. Thanks for your time !!!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I'm using this super long VESA arm: geni.us/bOkzyk1

[@JoeyBNV]

Hi Tom, Great content as always :) And these reasons are sooo true! What do you hold the RCPII on? And where can you get such colored cables? :D (preferably in Europe) I might have an idea for a topic that is relatively rarely explored. "How to talk nicely into the microphone" - and here I'm thinking mainly about how to breathe, or if the microphone is so good (SM7B for example) that it can be heard even at a distance, how to get rid of it quickly in post-production. Do you have any tricks for that?

[@tombuck]

I've got my RCP on a long VESA arm that I found on Amazon (any VESA mount should work just fine). The colored cables are also usually from Amazon, either from a brand called Dremake or Grindhouse. The quality is ok overall, but they're super affordable.

[@GioPR_]

My Podcast is called Stance Bodega, we talk about the car culture and give out automotive news. It’s been so hard to for to catch on. But for those who have listened, they have said “ahead of it time.” Just super hard to take off, so we started actually traveling with the show and attending all these cars events and man it’s been working. Still struggling but slowly but surely with time it has gotten better. Now about to start season 3

[@bsmall]

What kind of light is creating that effect on the wall where your guitars are hanging? Looks awesome!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Brian! It's a projector mount on one of my 60 watt lights. There are different "cookies" that can slide in and create different patterns.

[@rhinodawg34]

Thanks Tom. I started my audio podcast in April 2021 and did 57 episodes. Then I got burned out and still have a passion but with some live events and things it has been difficult to get back into it.

[@tombuck]

Burnout is very real. Glad you're able to find other ways to scratch the creative itch.

[@GuilDormeus]

Seasons. I might give that shot! Fantastic video 🎉

[@themindunset]

Super helpful. I find that 12 has become my limit to my seasons. Trying to get 5 or 6 ahead of the season launch helps me as the solo producer. I also create all of the music for my show so... that's time-consuming. Coming up with impactful episodes is my biggest challenge. Perfectionism... Thinking that each episode needs to be War and Peace. LOL.

[@tombuck]

12 is a good number. I totally agree with the perfectionism thing and trying to balance out the "value" of each episode with the practicality of producing it.

[@GEOSynths]

I've done 170 KZbin Podcasts and had a variety of Guests, some high profile in my field "Synthesizers/Electronic Music" though it is challenging and i've tried a number of different things and did stop for a few Months, but came back as it did affect my numbers, not that it's a big channel, so am looking for something a little new to try.

[@tombuck]

Video podcasts are a ton of work, so congrats on so many episodes!

[@eddienyambe5046]

"Season seasoning to taste" was pretty good!

[@mobileprofessional]

Love the color infused setup 🙂

[@tombuck]

Thanks Geno! I really appreciate that!

[@BikesCameraAdventure]

I do enjoy a good "Internet Broadcast"! It was first supposed to be a NetCast but Apple got their hooks in it first and changed Net to Pod, because you know the iPod thing was cool! Another fun fact about Podcasts is the original idea came from 2004 with Adam Curry from MTV and Dave Winer. Side note, Adam Curry still put's out 2 podcasts a week and uses the value for value model. Which is the best way to get paid as you don't have to worry what you say on the podcast. I'm looking forward to your next podcast Tom!!

[@jsverchio]

Tom ... LOVE your content! A little off topic, but I'm sure you know the answer. I have a MacBook Pro M1. I have three cameras (with capture cards) and I'd like to bring the cameras, a Stream Deck, and a Rode Master Pro II into the MacBook. Of course I only have 3 USB C ports ... which leads to my question ... which USB hub/dock do you use to bring in all those peripherals? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Have a great weekend!

[@tombuck]

Hey Jim! I'm honestly not the most knowledgable person when it comes to hubs/docks, but the Satechi MacBook docks are pretty good. If you want more versatility, you cna find on of the bigger ones that requires its own power source and then you should have no problem connecting as many accessories as you want!

[@My_Photography_Journey]

Love the new format!

[@simpletechreview3632]

The jokes are horrible….I love them!!!!! 🤣 We just finished our first season (17 episodes) of Raw Talk Christian Podcast in Dec 2022 and will be back in April 2023!!!! You’re videos have helped so much!!!!!

[@tombuck]

So happy to hear that (about the jokes and the podcast 😁 )!

[@dsaltz]

We are about to begin our 9th year of a weekly podcast. It is an interview format, which I think has helped us avoid getting stale or sick of hearing myself talk. BTW, Tom - what is your RCPII mounted on now?

[@tombuck]

Congrats on 9 years! I recently got this super long VESA arm: geni.us/bOkzyk1

[@LWT633]

thanks Tom!

[@NerdAffiliated]

I loved that this was a different kind of Thursday drop.

[@tombuck]

Thanks! I wanted to do something not product related this week. 👍

[@budi_nabota_riwuga]

what brand of cam you use? very clearly video 👌👍👍👍

[@tombuck]

My main camera is the Sony FX3. 👍

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Ooh, podcasts. I have about 4 good ideas for podcasts. They all have "legs" but I'm not exactly sure where to focus. One is the Painfully Honest Tech Podacst, which has been on hoatus for a year (for reasons I shouldn't go into). The others aren't related to my "brand." Well, not entirely. I've always wanted to do a true crime podcast, but I feel like those go best with a co-host and I have no ideas for who that might be. The other is kinda "How to Creative." Sigh. There's not enough time in the world.

[@DavidJackson]

The stat comes from Todd Cochran from Blubrry. He said it at a Podcamp Ohio back when there was a Bush in the White House (i.e. a long time ago). Every now and then I'll ask if that stat has changed, and it's been pretty consistent.

[@tombuck]

It's been remarkably consistent over the years. There's a link in the description to a bunch of stats from Buzzsprout, which is where I got the number from.

[@NateNakao]

Thanks for this video! This is exactly the kind of content I find extremely helpful (and doesn't have me staring at my checking account wondering if I can afford the new thing you're reviewing lol... But I don't regret it one bit ) We've published 25 episodes, with a couple more in the hopper and at least one interview scheduled. I'm ready to call it a season and reset into a mode of doing shorter seasons like you suggested, but finding the right note to end the season on is proving more difficult than I anticipated

[@tombuck]

Haha, thanks Nate! I thought a non-product video might be nice 😁 25 episodes with more on the way is pretty amazing! I definitely feel your pain about ending the season on the proper note.

[@M00CHTV]

Tom, I have questions concerning my rodecaster pro 2. I’ve written you on twitter but haven’t heard back. What is the best way to ask questions on that product? Thanks and I appreciate your videos.

[@tombuck]

To be honest, I’m really not tech support. If my videos can’t help then I’d recommend reaching out to Rose directly to get answers straight from the horse’s mouth 👍

[@M00CHTV]

@@tombuck ok thanks Tom. How do I get a hold of Rose in tech support?

[@Slipsch]

Omg this mic is so fking good. Wonder if the Pure Tube will be an upgrade to this? This sounds so perfect... can you improve on perfection? I hope Lewitt send you the Pure Tube.

[@AngloSaxon1]

Im up to the 49th episode on my podcast. Great advice thank you.

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! 50 is quite an amazing milestone! 🙌

[@AngloSaxon1]

@@tombuck thank you 😊

[@columbo.]

where did you get the Rodecaster pro 2 stand and what is its name?

[@jomarceloco]

Hello Tom! I'm just curious do you have a video wherein you discuss (remote) podcast recording softwares? Can't seem to find one. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

I have this video that covers my favorite way of doing remote podcasts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDHmKSNg9Sto80 As for software, I've found Ecamm to be the best overall, especially with their latest update.

[@jomarceloco]

@@tombuck thank you so much Tom!

[@benolayinka]

Thanks Tom! came for the advice, stayed for the puns. Do you recommend uploading to every platform available, or just nailing one?

[@tombuck]

I guess it depends on personal preference, but I like to have mine listed in all of the main podcast directories (Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.). Those all depend on one RSS feed, so I don't know if it counts as separate platforms. Something like KZbin or Facebook would be super different, and that really just comes down to your workflow and what the goals are. There's no wrong answer, it's all about what works for you!

[@bobbtopgun]

Hi Tom, just curious . . . what type of articulated arm support are you now using for the Rodecaster Pro II?

[@tombuck]

I recently got this super long one: geni.us/bOkzyk1

[@EganFilm]

The dad jokes are strong with this one! "Podblast"

[@fellowcitizen]

4:53 To... boldly go where no one has gone before!

[@NbaMemesGod]

do you know why my audio muffles in a zoom when someone speaks over me? i use the rodecaster pro 2 and i can’t find any settings in zoom that would cause this

[@NPCLiam]

7 episodes...well that makes so much sense.

[@DocRock]

Seven became the number statistacally, once that was said out loud it became self fulfilling. Now everyone knows that I think it is even worse. Your points are absolutely true

[@tombuck]

It's funny because it's totally self-fulfilling and at the same time I've totally had podcasts fall off after 7 episodes before I ever heard the stats 😁

[@visuallyrapt]

We have GOT to get a BTS on how you prepare for an Episode, specifically on all this quirky copy!

[@tombuck]

At this point it's more of a brain problem I can't turn off 😁 But in reality, I just use the Notes app to create bullet points for each episode.

[@officeofdemonology]

This Monday I will be uploading my 21st episode of The Real Demons of Pop Culture and I feel like the show is just getting its legs. I have so much more to say. I do an episode every 2 weeks. I have been thinking about ending the season on 21 but here are my concerns and wondering what you think. If I take a month or so off I am afraid I may lose traction and listeners. Another question I have is do you record the next season while on the break so you have the season recorded before starting up the new season? Does taking a break differ for you since you are always on KZbin and you don't worry about taking a break on your podcast? Since I post every two weeks I wonder if having seasons is even necessary. Off topic, did you change the room around? I love the lighting on the wall where the guitars are.

[@tombuck]

Congrats on 21! Truthfully, there's a chance you could lose some traction by taking a break, but I don't think it'll be too hard to get it back. What I've seen some people do is re-upload some of their favorite episodes as "best of" during breaks. I usually record one or two episodes during my breaks, but as much as possible I try and actually take the time off. It's all about what works for you! And yes! I did rearrange a bit to add some more organization 👍

[@ackzell]

FYI the link to the podcast at the end of the video has a typo 😬 The one in the description is spelled right.

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the heads up! I've never used KZbin's external link thingy before.

[@ronreek6609]

Hi Tom , I have a question i am willing to buy the Procaster Pro 2 , and i have seen your colored XLR cables wher can i buy thes collored ones.?? Thank you foryour answer in advance. Kind regards , Ron

[@tombuck]

Mine are from a brand called “Dremake” on Amazon. They’re fine but the reliability isn’t always the best. There’s another brand called “Canare” that also makes colored cables if a higher quality- they’re just a bit more expensive.

[@otcindustries]

We just celebrated our 15th anniversary over at Outside the Cinema. We have put out something on our feed every single week for 780 weeks straight. Ita all about dedication and working with the right people. Make a show you would listen too yourself so you can always be interested in the topic.

[@FullFrontalExposure]

what mount are you using for your rodecaster Tom?

[@tombuck]

I recently got this one which is super duper long: geni.us/bOkzyk1

[@FullFrontalExposure]

@@tombuck Thanks man!

[@BrianMackey2010]

That mic sounds so much better than the SM7 :)

[@ObscureTech]

Leaning into the lewitt 😉... I like it

[@TechTroublemaker]

I just started season 5 of my podcast this week. I have been wanting to rebrand my podcast. I will probably do a series finally and just pivot. Any suggestions for that?

[@tombuck]

Congrats on the new season! 🙌

[@JLStreetDoc]

My first podcast went about 70 episodes and only stopped because the “band” broke up. Then I did nothing for a year and launched episode 1 of my new show today. Going solo this time.

[@rafalonso13]

Hi , hope you can help me with this , I’m currently using a maonocaster e2 connected by line out to a mixamp pro (Xbox ) so I can use my mic and headphones there , I want to upgrade to the rodecaster pro 2 or de duo but I don’t see the line output plug , can the rodecaster output like the maonocaster ? And if so , can I know what arm mount are you using for the road caster , Hope my question make sense ,and thanks for the videos

[@tombuck]

One thing the RCP is missing is a simple 3.5mm output. The Duo does have a headphone plug on the front, which might work. Otherwise you can use the headphone outputs or 1/4” line outputs with an adapter.

[@rafalonso13]

@@tombuck thanks for the reply , I’m gonna try it , have a great day

[@Yellowjacket1977]

This is not your typical question, but I'd like to know about the desk you are using? I was considering a desk for my studio and found a workbench from Home Depot that has an adjustable height. What's yours?

[@tombuck]

It’s a Husky workbench from Home Depot 👍 I’ve had several for many years and they’re great.

[@Yellowjacket1977]

@@tombuck That's the one I'm looking to buy! Thanks.

[@funtsittavaa2nd]

High points for the topic and the episode itself, but hoo boy that Lewitt is sharp through my old iPad speaker - definitely not the best experience. Maybe that old pad is already in not so good shape, dunno 🤷‍♂ Perhaps it would be an interesting topic (and impossible to get through as ”samples”) on the podcast audio listening using widely different gear. I know I can't listen to many things when the gear doesn't match audio and at the same time not going to buy gear to listen to some specific things either. Thumbs up for the show in any case 👍

[@tombuck]

It's definitely a "brighter" mic, but to my ears it sounds nice on me headphones/computer/iPad. I'll keep that in mind though!

[@funtsittavaa2nd]

@@tombuck maybe my pad is damaged but it has a nasty shriek not just on ”esses” but anything above that to my ears… which can also be the problem - ears 😁

[@michaelpoczynek]

What happened to the peter lindgren and tom buck podcast? It was very good.

[@tombuck]

Thank you! Working with schedules on totally opposite sides of the world was tricky, but it's definitely something I'd love to do again some day!

[@michaelpoczynek]

@@tombuck Thanks for the reply, Tom. Makes sense. Have a great day! Happy Heat Wave. 30C (86F) in Atlantic Canada now which is probably a record. Cheers!

[@mattwruff]

My podcast is on sabbatical because of oral surgery. I will not gross you out on the details but think back to your childhood when you lost your two front teeth (I lost the two beside my front teeth) and you had issues being understood. Yup, that's me at 63, but the implants are about healed, and soon I will be back at it!

[@tombuck]

Oh no! I hope you get back in tip-top form as soon as possible.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Haha! Lightweights. :-) If anyone thinks podcasts are hard, they should try doing KZbin!

[@intellectualnomadsss]

so happy to see Tom using his Lewitt cus we know how he feels about it lol

[@tombuck]

It’s just so good 😁

[@intellectualnomadsss]

​@tombuck I'm wondering how you solved the boom arm connection and positioning issue. Is it a diff connector or gear?

[@Naps56]

What is" Anchor " ? Any link to it ?

[@tombuck]

Anchor.fm👍 It's not my favorite, but it's a great way to get a podcast up and running for free. You can always switch hosts anytime down the line.

[@andyb811]

How do you publicize and get a following for your podcast? There are now about 10,000 podcasts. Conan sold his to Sirius for $150 million and now is their podcast curator. If you are not a celebrity, I guess it is an uphill battle to get listeners. I don't care if I don't make money; I just don't want to lose my shirt.

[@tombuck]

They're just working in an entirely different universe. Ultimately, for "regular folks" there's probably not a lot of money in podcasting, so it really comes down to slowly and organically building an audience over time. I've known people to have good luck with Patreon once they find their audience, and that can be a great way to keep things going.

[@andyb811]

I don't care if I don't make money. I just cannot afford to lose money. If I break even I can manage it. This is similar to internet radio.

[@gearboxworks]

Stupid question: Do you consider this channel “Tom Buck” to be a “podcast?” If not, how do you define this channel and how do you define a podcast?

[@tombuck]

It's a gray area really, but no, I don't consider this channel to be a podcast. My "actual" podcast is more longform, but ultimately that's kind of an arbitrary differentiation I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ZeDarkLord]

Out of the topic of the video, I see that you're using the Lewitt, found the solution that works well??

[@tombuck]

Yes! For this video I have a DIY mount made up of like 8 different adapters, but then I got the Audio Technica 8459, which is basically a "legit" version of the same thing and it's perfect.

[@ItsRyukin]

Hm, It did give me a same feeling and way with my review series that I'm been doing for 4 years now. And the most of them have it all planned and scripted. 😊

[@corail53]

Most people who podcast suck at it to be honest. They have a tendency to over talk and if they have friends as an extra presenter they often just talk over each other and get lost on tangents instead of getting back to the subject quicker. Some of the big podcasts do that as well and it is often incredibly annoying. Another thing is people don't know how to interview guests very well and seldom are able to keep a conversation or questions going, I sometimes listen to a podcast on selling by a guy who sold a business and he has intriguing guests on but he often lets his ego get in the way and will make everything about him and his sale of his business. It is also a ton of work and when you are starting you are literally talking to the void as it can take years to get traction and a lot of people don't want to put in that effort.

[@niklasnyman475]

250+ episodes in total, 2 podcasts, been podcasting for 3 years. It's a grind but also a lot of funt!

[@SamTavrs]

I started, then gave up, then started again, but gave up yet, again 😂

[@tombuck]

A tale as old as time, don't feel too bad. I talked about my podcast that's still going, but I didn't talk about the other 3 that aren't 😉

[@SamTavrs]

@@tombuck Thanks, Tom!

[@joeykahng6219]

So informative! Thanks Tom! My buddy wanted to start one, but I didn’t know where to start. These were great pointers 🤙🏼 we will be sure to keep our “feetures” attached.🤣🤣🤣

[@tombuck]

My only regret honestly is not starting sooner, so I think the best thing to do is jump in!

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Brillant

[@Podcastforthewin]

Some people go on a Podfast

[@daddytoxic_69]

We are a year And a half in with our podcast And starting season five on valentines Day. 51 episodes behind us And going strong. Also we now produce four different podcast with different hosts so The podcast bug really bit us. In The ass.

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! Congrats on 5 seasons! It's not the worst bug to get bitten by 😁

[@daddytoxic_69]

@@tombuck Thanks. We have had fun And still do so still going strong. 👍🏻

[@isaiahquiah]

Man, you need to help get started. I'm having a microphone issue

[@Soylarimar]

You and your dad jokes 😂

[@tombuck]

Can't stop. Send help.

[@koenignero]

You are in an untreated room, why do we dont hear reverb in your recording? 😟

[@garyanderson5609]

There Alot of podcasts producers just don't want to put the time into it! Or just don't do the research! What gets my goat they add a video feed to it and they don't even try to look professional! Big turn off! I'm coming with 49 years in broadcasting!

[@tombuck]

I think a lot of people who are really good at it make it looks easy. Then people think, "I just need talk to my friend for a while." Turns out there's A LOT more to it than that.

[@greyspaniard]

my podcast got legs, it knows how to use them

[@tombuck]

Legs go!!!!!!!

[@GrantCrowell]

Watch this video so you don’t have a podpast. 😂

[@justmarkgandy]

I'll hit 150 episodes this month.

[@tombuck]

Hey congrats! That's awesome.