You have listened to podcasts and you say to yourself, “I want to start a podcast!” It can’t be too hard. Get a microphone. Hook it up to a computer. Hit record, talk, and put it on the internet. Simple.
The first step is to decide on the subject matter of your podcast. In order to prevent podfade, a term associated with the unscheduled abandonment of a podcast, it is vital that you choose a topic that you are passionate about. You’re going to want to enjoy every bit of your subject matter. Keep in mind, every week, two weeks or month, you will be researching or preparing for your episode. You don’t want it to become work. It should be something you look forward to as the time approaches to record your next show. Continue reading “I Want to Start a Podcast”