One Minute Podcast Tips

Welcome to a special milestone of One Minute Podcast Tips, where I celebrate episode 100! In this episode, I share my top three tips tips on how to achieve podcast longevity. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 100 Live Stream Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Mentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showGet exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

How long should your podcast episode be? It’s a question that many podcasters grapple with, and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

While ads and sponsor messages are the usual use of dynamic content, there's a lot more you can do to keep your listeners engaged.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to podcast equipment, a lot of the discussions are usually around mics, or interfaces, or software, etc. For some reason, you rarely see headphones mentioned, and yet they're probably the most underrated piece of equipment around.Here's why you should use headphones for your podcast recording and editing.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

For podcasters that offer a premium option (so, where you can get stuff like exclusive content, early access to episodes, bonus content, etc), one of the things that can be a problem is what to call it.Do you call it Memberships? Do you call it Premium Listeners or Premium Members? Do you call it Premium Subscribers, or even just subscribers? Let's take a look.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Mentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

While social media can help from a word of mouth perspective, and I've seen some podcasters have great success with it, I find it generally isn't very effective at growth for your podcast.It’s great for building a community around you and your show, but harder to actually drive listens. So, instead, here are three options I've found more effective.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Mentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showGet exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to your podcast audio, online tool Auphonic makes it super easy to optimize and repair your audio, making each episode sound the best it can every time.Further reading/listeningAuphonicProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Mentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to podcast numbers, a lot of the times podcasters just look at downloads or listens. And while that's good for an overall view, you can get other useful data like follower numbers on different apps, if you know where to look.Further reading/listeningApple Podcasts ConnectSpotify for PodcastersAmazon Music for PodcastersRephonicProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingHindenburg ProOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Mentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to the listening experience of your podcast followers, LUFS plays a huge role in making it as enjoyable as possible. So what is LUFS and why is it important for your podcast?Further reading/listeningWhat Are LUFS? The Complete GuideHow to do loudness: the LUFS and LKFS FAQ for podcastersLUFS vs dB: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? - Produce Like A Pro Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why.Further reading/listeningEasy Legal Forms & Templates for Podcasters - A collection of legal templates for podcasters, complete with video instructions, to help you create legal agreements for your podcast.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

A question many podcasters ask is what's the difference between podcast downloads, listens, and followers? So let's find out.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showGet exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Should you have a newsletter for your podcast? The simple answer is yes - and here's why.Further reading/listeningSubstackbeehiiv — The newsletter platform built for growthProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showGet exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

A question that often pops up is whether you can use processing effects while recording your podcast episode, or should they be added in post-production. So let's dig in.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to growing your podcast, there's a lot of advice around this - some great, some good, and then the rest. But in all honesty, there's only one real way to make your podcast grow.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showGet exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode.Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast.Mentioned in this episode:WhisperPoddinProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

I saw a post on Reddit this week asking if you should use Substack as your podcast host. Here's what I replied with.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When it comes to sponsors and advertisers, a lot of podcasters just share their download numbers. And, while downloads can give information about your show, it's probably only a fraction of what you can share. And this can cost you when it comes to how much you get paid by those sponsors.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Until now, if you wanted to upload video podcasts to Spotify you either needed to host with Spotify for Podcasters, or with a hosting company that supported video passthrough to Spotify. But no more!Now, thanks to an awesome new feature on Spotify for Podcasters - the podcaster dashboard for any podcasters that host elsewhere - you can easily add video versions of your audio podcast too. Further reading/listeningSpotify for PodcastersHow to Upload Video Podcasts on Spotify with Any Hosting Company - Easy Step-by-Step Guide! - YouTubeProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Get exclusive tips and early access to all episodesIf you'd like exclusive tips just for your podcast, as well as early access to all episodes, become a premium subscriber at oneminutepodcasttips.com/supportSupport One Minute Podcast TipsRecommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy