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Video tutorials on podcasting

A series by Chris Enns answering the what, why, who, when, and where of podcasting.

Best podcasting gear for beginners and experts: microphones, pre-amps, mixers, headphones.

If you're a programmer, here are 10+ new podcasts for you to listen to.

Many podcasters who started with Libsyn are looking for better analytics, a modern interface, and better pricing.

Want to switch podcast hosting services? Here's how to do it without losing subscribers on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

All the steps you need for launching a new podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Racism affects people in the podcasting community. We need to dismantle systemic racism. "Nobody's free until everybody's free." – Fannie Lou Hamer

"The death of independent podcasting" – Matt Stoller

Want to know how your podcast's stats compare to other shows? Take a look at my podcast's download numbers.

Here's how to see your full show notes in Apple's Podcasts listening app.

Learn how to make those short animated waveform podcast videos. These are short audio teasers you can share on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram.

With my old hosting provider, it would cost me $1,440 a year to publish eight podcasts. On Transistor, it costs me only $190 / year.

At Transistor, we're seeing a surge of interest. However, I'm worried that some folks want to start a podcast now because they're hoping to make some quick money.

Can podcasts be private? Yes! Here's how employers can create a private/internal podcast for their employees.

For experienced broadcasters, podcasting provides an exciting new opportunity: they can take their experience producing traditional media, and bring it to this new medium.

This tutorial shows you how to automatically email your subscribers whenever you publish a new podcast episode.

Here are some realistic ways to earn an income from your podcast this year. Learn how many listeners your podcast should have before you start looking for sponsors.

If you're bootstrapping, it's nice to hear from other folks who are also launching, building, and growing startups. Here's a list of bootstrapping podcasts.

Besides a microphone, and audio editing software, what do you need to make a podcast? Well, just like you need "website hosting" for your website, you'll need "podcast hosting" for your podcast.

Confusingly, Google has two platforms for listening to podcasts: Google Play (their music app) and Google Podcasts (which is built-in to Android).

If you're getting serious about your podcast, here's what you should consider when choosing between Anchor and Transistor for hosting.

Listeners who are subscribed to your podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or Google Podcasts will automatically receive new episodes when you publish them.

Choosing the right podcast category matters because it helps listeners find you! Don't choose these common categories; find a specific category that matches your show.

On Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, Arnold Schwarzenegger has proven that he can connect with internet fans. Here's why he should start a podcast next.

Occasionally, you'll need to manually add a podcast to your app. Here's how to manually subscribe to a podcast on your iPhone or Android device.

Need to find some good royalty-free intro/outro music for your podcast? Here are some good sites to get music for your podcast.

Looking for the best podcast apps on Android? Want an app that has something similar to Overcast's smart speed? Find the best options here.

Check out Justin Jackson's DIY podcast space, and the podcasting microphone, pre-amp, software, and other gear he uses to record his shows.

Some people think you upload your podcast directly to Apple Podcasts / iTunes. Learn how a podcast works, and how to distribute it everywhere.

In the most recent episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, he and Dana Carvey discussed podcasts as a form of entertainment, and how it's different.

Here are some practical ideas for growing the number of Twitter followers you have. These tactics will also help you get more listeners for your podcast!

What will happen in the podcasting industry this year? Here are our 2019 podcast predictions: smart speakers won't be a big deal, Apple monetizes podcasts.

Now you can get a free SSL (HTTPS) certificate for your podcast's custom domain. Apple Podcasts now requires that your podcast feed has an SSL certifcate.

Spoiler: you can't actually upload your podcast to iTunes. Apple doesn't host your podcast's audio! Here are all the steps you'll need to publish your show.

Instructions on how to insert your podcast episode inside of a WordPress post or page. Also works with Gutenberg!

Here are three ideas for making your podcast better.

The number of ratings, downloads, and subscribers you get will determine how you rank in iTunes (Apple Podcasts). Here's how to get more podcast reviews.

What's a good podcasting alternative to Simplecast? Transistor doesn't charge you for creating additional podcasts!

Creative ways to get new ideas for your next podcast episode.