How I Started a Pro Podcast with Just a Laptop + Headphones

I used a laptop and an earphone microphone to interview big-name guests and gain 2.5million+ social media views in 2 months of starting my podcast. Here’s how and why you can too.

Launch and Grow Your Dream Podcast – Get Big Name Guests and Millions of Views in 28 Days

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Want proof this works? I’m a 20-year-old, BBC-featured, award-winning photographer turned solo podcaster. In just 2 months, my remote show hit over 2.6million views and featured guests like SpaceX co-founder Jim Cantrell, photography legend Albert Watson, NatGeo’s Steve Winter, Tim Flach, bestsellers, and BAFTA-winners.

I created the exact step-by-step blueprint that took me from zero to pro podcaster—landing big-name guests and over 2.6 million views in just 2 months, all done remotely.

Inside my 28-Day Podcast Blueprint video course, I walk you through every single step you need to build a top-tier podcast from your bedroom or anywhere:

• How to research, reach out, and book famous guests (I give you my actual email templates)
• Planning and scripting pro-level episodes—even if you’ve never interviewed anyone before
• Setting up your podcast with even just a laptop and headphones—no studio or fancy kit required
• Recording, editing, and publishing episodes like a pro with the fastest tools and easy workflows
• Repurposing your podcast into viral short-form clips for maximum growth on TikTok, Instagram, and more

Plus, you get:

• Weekly LIVE Q&As with me—ask questions, get personalised advice, and overcome roadblocks fast
• Early access to my podcast episodes and guest reveals
• A private, supportive community of future podcast outliers just like you

If you want a clear path from zero to a real podcast—no guesswork, just results—start today. Click the link below and get my full course and blueprint to launch your show and go viral.

Ready to take podcasting seriously? Launch your show the way I did: from scratch, no excuses:

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Equipment list in this video:

Apple earphones https://amzn.to/46gQkdj

Software: Riverside.fm

LED ringlights https://amzn.to/44OH8dC