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This might seem like a simple thing to cover but it wasn't always easy!And making sure everyone can access your podcast from every link you send out is essential if you want to grow your show.So in this episodes I share a few of the options you have for a universal link to your podcast that will work for everyone.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

Today I'm answering a question from Katrina...Q: Is it easy to fix audio after you've recorded it?Unfortunately, not always!And sometimes, even when you can fix it, it comes at the expense of your voice because if you're removing sound from the background you're also removing sound from your voice.That can make you sound more robotic and less warm and like a real person.And in a podcast, that's not what you want.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

Today I'm answering a question from Ottilie...Q: Is it better to start with an audio only format or dive straight in to you Tube? Pros' and cons??Video has become a point of OBSESSION in podcasting and everyone is starting to feel like if they're not filming full length episodes of their podcasts and putting them on YouTube their show will never be a success.But that's absolutely not the case.Full length video episodes work brilliantly for some shows and are an absolute waste of resources for others.That doesn't mean you shouldn't bother with video at all because it's a fantastic way to promote your show and get more people interested in your content.But your video strategy has to be built on what works for your show, not FOMO.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

Today I'm answering a question from Allan...Q: Is it necessary to have a social media page whilst podcasting?If you're anything like me, you'll try to do anything you can to avoid social media.But unfortunately, if you're build an audience for your podcast from scratch you're probably going to need it.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

Today I'm answering this question from Donna...Q: In the beginning if weekly too hard to commit to, can you start once a fortnight? Isn't it better to have a crack and then increase it to weekly over time?If releasing your show fortnightly or monthly is going to mean the difference between your show getting out there or never seeing the light of day then you can definitely work on a frequency that suits you.The main thing you MUST do, whatever frequency you choose, is be consistent.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the PodSchool website.

Today's question is from Angie...Q: Is it ok to edit an interview down?The short answer? Absolutely.In fact, there's nothing that should be going out to your audience without editing.Cutting down an interview isn't about manipulating what your guest is saying, or not respecting the time they gave you.It's about ensuring the content that makes it's way to your audience is the absolute best it can be.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

In today's episode I'm answering this question from Amy: "I really want to start my podcast this year, but I've heard you talk a lot about the fact that a lot of podcasts don't make it. How do I make sure mine does?"This question is all about the concept of podfade, where a podcast fades into oblivion after around about seven to ten episodes (sometimes less).This happens for a bunch of reasons including people being disappointed their audience isn't bigger, not having enough ideas to keep the show running long term or (the most common) realising it's actually a LOT OF WORK to keep a podcast going.So, in this episode I share my top tips for making sure your podcast survives.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

If you've put "Start my own podcast" on your to do list AGAIN this year, in this episode I share the top five things you need to do to get your podcast started so you can finally cross it off!A lot of people jump into podcasting and give up after only a few episodes because they don't understand what they're getting into or what it takes to create a successful show.So I hope these tips help you understand what it takes to start a podcast and keep it going over the long term.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolDownload my free podcasting guideEmail me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website.

Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to YouTube Podcasts?Not sure if you're going to need a complicated video set up to submit your show?Rachel Corbett takes you through what YouTube Podcasts is all about and why you should think about it as a new distribution platform for your podcast.Got a podcasting question you want answered? Let me know via this Google Form.Want more information about how YouTube Podcasting works? Check out YouTube's support pages.About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment.I'm also the Founder of online podcasting course, PodSchool, which is a step-by-step guide to creating a a show that will have the greatest chance of success.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auFollow me...Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbettX: @RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Podcasting is a great way to get your message out into the world but it’s also a lot of hard work.For every show that’s listened to by millions of people, there are hundreds with an audience consisting of the host and his or her mum.So before you buy the latest gear, don the headphones, and start sprinting towards your dreams of podcasting glory, I share some questions you should ask yourself to work out whether you should start a podcast.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/why-you-shouldnt-start-a-podcast/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Launching a podcast is hard at the best of times but what if you’ve got no social media following or email list to share your show with?If you’re starting from scratch that doesn’t mean your show can’t be a success.In this episode I share how to launch a podcast with no following so you can bring new listeners to your show and make it a success.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-launch-no-following/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

The Apple Podcasts charts are one of the ways people find new shows.So how do they work and how do you get your podcast in there?In this episode I explain what goes on behind the scenes of the podcast charts, what stats influence them the most and why you don’t need a huge amount of listeners to get featured.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-charts/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Not sure what all the numbers are in the back end of your podcast host?Podcast stats are really important but they’re not a perfect science.In this episode I explain what some of the most common podcast statistics mean, which ones you can rely on and the best way to use them to measure the success of your show.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-stats/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Releasing a podcast episode is already a pretty involved process so I’m sure you’re not looking for more things to add on your to do list. But if the only content you’re creating is the actual episode you’re missing a huge opportunity.If you’re going to put that much time and effort into releasing an episode you want to squeeze as much content out of that time as possible.So, in this episode I share how you can turn one podcast episode into multiple pieces of content which can not only help your workload but also help you promote your show.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/repurposing-podcast-content/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you want to launch a successful podcast there are a lot of things you need to think about both before you get started and once your show is live.Making your podcast a success takes a lot of hard work and consistency in both creating content and promoting it. So how can you make sure you give yourself the best chance of nailing it?In this episode I take you through some really practical ways to improve your chances of podcast success so you don’t become one of the millions of shows that podfade into oblivion.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-success/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.tResources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Wondering what steps are involved in starting up a podcast?There’s a lot to do before you’ve pressed publish on your first episode so in this episode I step you through everything from coming up with an idea all the way through to getting your show into podcast directories like Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.At the end of this episode you’ll know everything you need to do to launch your own podcast.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-start-a-podcast/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting and presenting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump, You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere and Google APAC’s first podcast, Rethink.You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I’ve also worked behind the mic as Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, where I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over one million unique listeners a month.I’m currently Head of Podcasts & Digital Content at Nova Entertainment and Founder of the best practice online podcasting course, PodSchool.So, if you're looking for someone who knows about podcasting, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

I can’t believe I’ve had to dedicate an entire episode to this but the fact I’ve heard it twice is two times too many so here we go!In this episode, I’m getting on my soapbox and sharing the one thing I don’t think you should EVER do on a podcast.It might seem obvious but people are still doing it and since this show is all about best-practice podcasting it’s time to call out this massive podcasting no-no.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/what-not-to-do-on-a-podcast/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

So you’ve got your concept down and your episodes are sounding good but you want to add a little something to take your show to the next level?Audio production is just a snazzy term for anything in a podcast that isn’t the speaking bits and it can include everything from simple sound effects to fully produced podcast intros and outros.In this episode, I take you through the audio production you should have at an absolute minimum in your podcast as well as options for other fun bits and pieces if you want to make things interesting for your listeners.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/audio-production-podcast/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

So you want to get your podcast up and running but don’t know how much time you need to set aside to launch your show?Can you get a podcast launched in a matter of weeks or is it a dream you’ll have to put on the calendar for months or years in advance?In this episode I take you through the one thing you’ve got no control over when it comes to the timing of your launch and what you need to get sorted before you press publish on your show.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-launch/About me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Zoom.us has become one of the most popular video conferencing platforms in the world so it’s understandable people want to know if they can also use it to record a podcast.But is the fact a platform is convenient enough?In this episode I take you through whether Zoom is the right platform to record a podcast and what settings you should change if you want to get the best quality audio possible.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasting-zoomAbout me…My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbett & @podschoolWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com