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Step up to the mic and unleash your inner host with Podcasting For Dummies
Ever wonder what it takes to get your very own podcast up and running? How to get the gear you need, pick a great topic, secure fascinating guests, and assemble it all into a refined and irresistible product?
Well wonder no more! Because Podcasting For Dummies has the essential guidance you need to get your brand-new podcast up and running. From selecting the right recording equipment to identifying an audience and pro-level production tips, you'll find all the killer info to help you get started on your next big idea.
You'll also get:
- Software and hardware tips to create and produce a crystal-clear podcast
- Interview advice, whether you'll be seeing your guests in-person or over Zoom
- Strategies for choosing the perfect platform, finding sponsors, and advertising and marketing your new creation
- Pointers for setting up a streaming account and doing live podcasting like an expert
With everyone from A-list brands to world-famous celebrities getting in on the podcast craze, it's time you took your turn on the mic. Grab Podcasting For Dummies today and turn up the volume on the practice that's transformed countless amateurs into household names!
Foreword xiii
Introduction 1
Part 1: Podcasting on a Worldwide Frequency 5
Chapter 1: Getting the Scoop on Podcasting 7
Chapter 2: Getting the Gadgets to Produce a Podcast 27
Chapter 3: Building Your Podcast’s Digital Workstation 47
Chapter 4: Go, Go, Power Podcasters! 59
Part 2: The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Podcasting 75
Chapter 5: Before You Hit the Record Button 77
Chapter 6: Interview-Fu: Talk to Me, Grasshopper 99
Chapter 7: So What Are You Waiting For? Record, Already! 119
Chapter 8: Cleanup, Podcast Aisle 8! 137
Part 3: You’ve Recorded Your Voice: Now What? 151
Chapter 9: Shrink That Puppy and Slap a Label on It 153
Chapter 10: Move It on Up (to Your Web Server) 165
Chapter 11: Providing Show Notes 179
Part 4: Start Spreadin’ the News about Your Podcast 195
Chapter 12: Speaking Directly to Your Peeps 197
Chapter 13: Fishing for Listeners 217
Part 5: Podcasting the World of Tomorrow Today! 235
Chapter 14: Podcasting and AI 237
Chapter 15: Podcasting on YouTube 255
Chapter 16: One Giant Leap for Podcasting: Live Streaming Content 277
Part 6: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 17: Ten Things We Wish We Had Known When We Started Podcasting 295
Chapter 18: Ten Types of Podcasts to Check Out 307
Chapter 19: Ten Original Podcasters 323
Index 333
Become a podcaster, the beginner-friendly way
Hundreds of millions of podcast listeners are out there, waiting to hear your voice. Podcasting For Dummies shows you how to turn your podcast idea into a well-produced media offering and get it into the ears of your audience. You’ll learn how to choose your topic, get the necessary gear, capture clear audio, and polish your work. When the recording is complete, it’s time to promote your podcast and build a community of listeners. This Dummies guide has what you need to get started in the world of podcasting.
Inside…
- Choosing podcasting equipment
- Recording high-quality sound
- Finding your voice
- Preparing for interviews
- Editing your audio files
- Uploading your podcasts
- Making video podcasts
- Using SEO to get listeners