Better Podcasting

Convention/event season has begun and you might be considering attending one in your niche for your podcast. During this episode we'll discuss what you may want to consider before attending and how t…

We've talked before about how it's important to prepare for a show, but what does it take to make a good set of show notes for you to work off of? During this episode we discuss different styles of S…

This week we're please to have an interview with Mathew Passy of podtopod. We'll discuss Mathew's experience and history in both broadcasting and podcasting. We'll also discuss the New DMR/Texas A&M …

This week we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for a project that has been on our minds for a very long time - one that we hope will help the entire podcast community. BUT BEFORE WE GET THERE, today we're goin…

During this week's show Stephen and SP discuss how to build a podcast checklist for your show. Whether you're doing one show or many, building a custom list is sure to help you keep organized.

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We've often spoken about how it's important to keep in touch with the latest in podcasting, but it's also important to keep up with how people are consuming podcasts. This episode we run down a varie…

It's a very full episode today as we run down a WHOLE BUNCH of different services and software options available for recording your podcast (bonus, we even have some for video shows too).

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Special guest Emily Prokop of The Story Behind podcast joins us this week to discuss the topic of conducting research. Among Emily's endless amount of advice for researching topics for your podcast, …

While there may be a lot (and we do mean a lot) of similarities starting your second podcast as there were you first, there's also a variety of additional considerations and best practices too. This …

A lot has changed in the world of podcasting since it first began - one area is the competitive factor. Whether we wish it were elsewise or not, podcast has become a competitive hobby and this week w…

Have you ever considered self-hosting your podcast RSS and/or media? During this show Stephen and Stargate Pioneer talk about the controversial topic that is "self-hosting" your podcast. There are de…

Stargate Pioneer and Stephen are pleased to have special guest Bandrew Scott (from his Podcastage YouTube Channel and The Bandrew Says Podcast) to get his insight on podcasting while learning about h…

SP and Stephen wrap up their guest arc by discussing ways you may have to adapt to your guest. BUT before we get there, let's take a moment to find out how one podcaster SAVED THEIR PODCAST with a li…

Stephen and SP continue their arc discussion guesting - this time talking about setting expectations (both for your guest and for you). We also discuss some of the changes within the podcatcher world…

Welcome to the first 2017 episode of Better Podcasting. We'll kick off our show this week discussing some of our more frequently downloaded episodes (have you checked them out yet?) and then of cours…

During our final episode of 2016, we continue on our discussion of our gear purchases of 2016 - this time with Stargate Pioneer's list. SP discusses not only his buys but also the decision factors th…

With this episode we officially begin a Better Podcasting annual tradition - closing our year talking our podcast purchases. While we believe you don't need a lot of gear to podcast, the reality is t…

We know that last week SP teased you talking about free food samples, so we had to deliver this week! This show we share some actual samples of different styles of audio processing you may want to co…

We kick off our two part arc on Editing and this episode we're discussing a few methods you may use for your show. We'll provide some pros, cons and best practices to help you maximize these techniqu…

In the final installment of our planning 2017 arc, Stephen and SP discuss Podcast Infrastructure & Promotion Planning for the year. The crew have some considerations for you if you're looking at how …