Most of our podcasts are audio/video podcasts. Even our audio-only podcasts get a video version, due to the power of YouTube as a search engine.

We currently record virtually using different on-line programs. Some of our clients prefer using their own Zoom accounts.

Otherwise, we prefer using apps like Riverside.FM which records at a higher resolution and better audio than Zoom.

Our clients prefer to have their podcast episodes pre-recorded for better control over the content.

We meticulously edit each episode to make our clients look and sound their best.

All podcasts are uploaded to YouTube, each on client owned channels.

Audio versions of the episodes are also uploaded to an RSS (Real Simple Syndication) feed that sends podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and most other available podcast apps.

We currently use Transistor.FM to generate the RSS feed, but we can work with any other program you wish.

We’ve seen podcasts launched once a day, once a week, once a month, and every once in a while.

Creating and producing a podcast is a lot of work. How much time and bandwidth do you have?

Whatever you decide, make a schedule and stick with it. Let your audience know when to expect your next episode.

I have a scaled rate depending on what needs to be done by who.

If you take a look at the Things to Know section, this breaks down many of the aspects of putting a podcast together.

The more you (or your staff) takes on, the less I charge. 

Think of starting a podcast like starting another business. You’ll need a plan, a budget, the time, and the bandwidth.

While there are millions of podcasts out there, the large majority of them fell victim to “pod fade”. Started with all the best intentions, after several episodes things got busy elsewhere and the podcast was put on the back burner to be gotten back to someday.

If you go into this with a strong plan, however, you should have a much easier time getting your podcast launched and running smoothly.

Sure, I’d be happy to help.

I can also review your current set up and see if we can make it more efficient for you. 

The most important tool you’ll need is a good microphone.  You can use a free-standing mic or one that is part of a headset, whichever you prefer.

For video podcasts, you’ll also want to make sure you have a hi-res camera. Most recent laptops (and phones and tablets) have a perfectly fine camera built in. If you have older technology, you may want to invest in a separate camera.

You will also want to make sure your lighting is good. There are many options including ring lights that will make your and quests look professional.

When you’re ready to start, I can help you decide which equipment will work best for you.

• For the best quality sound, we recommend using an external microphone – either a headset or a free-standing mic.
• Please turn off or mute your phone and silence any alarms or notices on your computer.
• Be aware of ambient background noise around you – chiming clocks, TV on in the next room, barking dogs, people talking in a nearby office, leaf blowers nearby, etc., and do your best to control what you can.
• Don’t wear any jewelry that clinks when you move.
• If you talk with your hands, try not to hit your desk.
• Microphones tend to pick up everything – rustling paper, tapping pens, drumming your fingers – be aware what your hands are doing when you’re speaking.
• If you’re going to be sitting down, lean back and forth in your chair. If it squeaks, creaks, or makes any noise, fix it or plan to stand.

• Make sure your camera is at eye level. If you are looking down at your camera, the viewer is looking up your nose. If you can see your ceiling in the image, the camera is tilted too far up.
• If you have a camera on a separate monitor, look at the camera, not the monitor.
• Put a picture or smile on a post to note right above your camera to remind you to look there. 
• Your head and shoulders should fill the screen – you want to look like you’re getting a professional headshot.
• Make sure nothing is moving behind you – such as billowing curtains or spinning fans. It draws attention away from you. 
• If you are using an iPad camera, or any camera that follows your movement, either turn off the feature or don’t make any drastic movement.
• Please don’t use video backgrounds. If you feel the need for a virtual background, please choose a still image and use a greenscreen. 
• Be aware of what’s behind you. You don’t want to be seen as having antlers growing out of your head.
• If you are using a standing desk, try not to pace your way out of the camera shot.
• Don’t have a bright window behind you or anything that causes you to be backlit and in shadow.
• Do make sure your face is lit with other sources than your computer screen. Small ring lights are a great investment. 
• Wear basic, solid colors instead of aggressive patterns. And if you are using a greenscreen, please don’t wear green.
• If you wear glasses, make sure your computer screen isn’t reflecting off your lenses. People want to see your eyes. If you don’t have an anti-glare coating on your lenses, try dimming the light coming from your monitor.