Chapters: 0:00 - Common Podcast Pitfalls 0:55 - Tip 1: Gear Matters, But It Isn’t Everything 2:32 - Tip 2: Podcast Like Nobody’s Listening 4:08 - Tip 3: Project Your Enthusiasm 5:38 - Tip 4: Know Your Mic 7:33 - Tip 5: Pick Your Platform & Share Your Show 11:10 - More Resources for Your Podcast

"Do a podcast about what you can't stop talking about, whatever people around you are tired of you talking about" That, that is great advice!

One thing to consider is your podcast doesn't have to go on forever. A 20 episode, 10 episode, 4 episode show is perfectly fine. Consider it like an audio book you're writing with your voice and if it only works for 13 episodes, congrats! You just recorded your first audio book in podcast form.

The best way to learn is to start teaching others. Audio quality is more important than video quality. Edit before publishing. Prepare the environment, tools, editing and publishing so that producing an episode is easy, then you can focus on the content. The title and cover image are important. Be consistent. Trust yourself.

Make sure to give Finley some extra treats for being such a great assistant. Definitely useful tips in this video!

Sooooo good. Especially the rhythm - produce, edit, publish and repeat. The best time to start was yesterday, the second best time to start is today.

My son and I just launched our podcast on Spreaker, and had 30 downloads our first week. It's nice to know we're on our way! It's soooooo much fun and very gratifying to produce content you care about. Great video, Tom. Thanks for what you do.

You taught me how to start my own podcast even without the course I'm so grateful I might just buy it just to support you because I love you man you're a man of my top five favorite youtubers of all time of all time man of all time honestly you're not just next to potato jet and Peter Lincoln. :)

I enjoy podcasting more than making youtube videos my podcast is where I can fully be myself and talk about my life what interest me and my health. All you need is a mic, USB adapter and a phone to start I use Anchor and I enjoy it. Now that I have a laptop I'm learning how to record audio from it

Going back to old videos that I missed, great one, a ton of good tips, I always wanted to start a podcast with some friends

Tom you are a blessing to the world my Brotha 🏆🏆🏆🏆

I love your dog! He needs his own video podcast.

I learned that gear is important for quality but shouldn't delay starting - focus on upgrading over time. Free tools like GarageBand can still produce decent audio quality. I loved the practical advice on microphone positioning and techniques for better sound quality. The recommendation to start with any platform and adjust later was liberating. Your suggestion to focus on starting the podcast and gradually upgrading gear is solid advice; it's about progress over perfection. Choosing topics that genuinely excite me is key - passion keeps the momentum going.

You da man! To echo Catias Frezza below, "When you teach, you learn twice." Oh yeah and be consistent. I have done Zen meditation every day without fail for 30 years. Think about it. I may not be the best, but I'm relentless.

Been thinking of starting one and subscribed to your channel because your videos are amazing!

Thanks Tom, we just released episode 12 of our podcast and I always refer back to this video to keep me on track ❤

Been considering starting a podcast for a while now, just have to learn more about how to do it. I have all the gear I need from my KZfaq channel including a Rodecaster, etc. This video was perfect timing for me! 👍

I watch every one of your presentations. Love you and them. This one isn't one of my favorites because of the constant cuts to your beautiful dog. It interrupts my learning process.

The main "consistency" key is about "the dip" Seth Godin talks about. The average number of podcast episodes is 7 - most people give up after 7 episodes. If you go past that you're already above average.

I posted my first podcast. Thank you Tom. Thank you.

MAN OH MAN did I need to hear this today; thank you! I'm out there now - largely buoyed by your advice - but my focus on what I need to do has been off. I really needed to be recentered and this does the trick.

Dude….you are ALWAYS reading my mind! 😳 START NOW!!! Ok, Tom, ok. I’ll do it. Thanks for the fantastic information! Yeah…I’ve definitely been stuck in ‘Analysis Paralysis.” 🤦‍♀️

I get more inspired and intended to start making my first podcast! Thank you! 😃

Lol I love that shot at 6:27 😂 that look after licking the microphone hahaha. Great video! You got me thinking about starting a podcast now…

Hi Tom i just wanted to say thank you back in jan. we decided to see if it might be possible to maybe start a podcast??? so i got on youtube and you and a few others on here walked me threw it step by step we are brand new and still learning of course but you where a HUGE part of our family basement nights as we learned everything from how to basically turn on a laptop allllll the way to publishing our first episode on spotify anyways thank you again

Loving the dog cam 🐾

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. Please say treats again, his reaction was funny 😂

Great advice, 5 Solid Tips and a Finley Cam FTW

Appreciate the tips, Tom -- I've started a few months back and now find myself trying my best to find topics to continue the pod going.

Lol loving the B-roll

Monday surprise!! Great tips!

Tom, your videos have helped me launching my podcast which I will be live shortly. (finishing studio).. your hair in this video cracks me up though, haha.

Hello Tom! I am a Brand New Podcaster and I recently took your advice and bought the RODE PODMIC And I have fallen in love with it. I’ve actually purchased 4. I am apart of a online store that sells People that belong to the radio station I work for RODE Microphones for 10% off. My question for you is this: I have the PODMIC And I really love the RODECASTER. but the problem is that it’s extremly pricey is their a way I can get a discount on it or are their any alternatives temporarily? I really love the RODE-CASTER. RODE-CASTER is definitely suiting the needs of the Production I will be doing. How Sturdy is the RODE-CASTER? Is it built well? Or is it made of cheap plastic? I heard the quality is very well which I must take sure of before I fund any savings. What’s your opinion of the build quality Tom?

I have my podcast equipment now. I‘m still looking for co hosts. Not that easy to find someone on the same area. I definitely considering remote podcasting now.

Great video Tom! I’m planning to start my Podcast soon. Could u PLEASE do a full video tutorial on how to record & edit a podcast in GarageBand? Also, if I wanna have a host from another country, how would I get to record with them at the same time? Regards.

i am at that stage that i hit LIKE on your videos as soon as it starts playing...

paw-cast .... GREAT !!!

Such a seamless direction of your dog assistant… Great tips, as usual! But, people get tired of me talking about…anything… they say I'm too intense.. This needs an ironic smiley I guess..

Cutting to different camera angles was smoooth

Good one Tom

That hair!!!!! 😂 jK great vid bruh. Keep’m come’n 😉

I have been fighting with the idea of a pod cast that is themed as a radio hour kind of? Because radio was that little bit different where… You might hear a story. Then a song then a funny commercial, ETC. There’s a podcast about everything. I suggest to always keep trying and I am. I started a small podcast just with my dad and I discussing the city we live in. And it worked well. I just had other stuff more important going on. So what does everyone think? Should I start the pod cast radio show? Love you all god bless! Thank you!

I love the b-roll with the doggies! 😍 Thanks for a great tips video! Cheers!

Two questions Tom: do you use any audio software in addition to your rodecasterpro, and I know you like your EOS R, but if you were to buy something comparable today what camera would you get. Any change? Thanks for your work.

Hi Tom, I just bought a SamsungS21 cell. I used a TRRS to TRRS cable I bought from Rode to do interviews through my cell. Unfortunately there isn't any plug in port on my new cell. Is there an adapter? THANKS!!!!!

Love your show Tom & your passion for podcasting & equipment related to it - you definitely inspired me to tackle podcasting. I know you’re a big rodecaster pro fan - I also bought one and love it - any news on any upcoming updates? (I know a beta is out now).

Brilliant information, thanks!

Awesome tips, gonna help a lot of people!!

Awesome

As usual, your information is excellent! My in-home broadcast studio for my FM radio show is almost complete. In addition to the FM show, I have been considering doing a podcast for years, like you mentioned. For clarity, maybe my terminology is wrong. Is there a difference in a podcast show and this show you are doing on KZfaq? Is this a podcast or video vlog/blog?

"Whatever you are watching this video on can be what you start with to produce your podcast" Me watching on Playstation 4.... Challenge accepted

If I get 28 downloads within the first 7 days, my podcast will be in the 50 percentile?!!! Whoa! My wig just blew off!

great tips tom!

Looking forward to Finley's paw-dcast

Thank you for the tips

70k subs coming any second now.

A great set of tips as usual, Tom. Love the co-star. What would you suggest for a setup (in terms of set, process etc.) for lecturers and professors who aren't in the media field and, therefore, might not be able to justify the awesome bells and whistles you've got going on? I've been watching a lot of your video but, as your wife would say, I'm currently in the 'paralysis by analysis' phase- it's all incredibly overwhelming.

Nailed it 👍🏽

Hey @Tom I recently discovered your channel and because of you I started thinking around creating my own podcast. But, beside your videos about podcast are great I never saw anything about podcast monetization, and it is hard to find something for beginners. Could you, please, create a video about that or let me know if any of your courses talk about that, if yes than I'm in.

You are awesome ❤

As the guy that's watching this video just to see what kind of advice is going out there now, I can say pretty confidently that this is some of the best advice people will find.

GREAT information! This made me feel good about my podcast analytics! Your videos are truly inspiring every week. Thanks for all of the hard work.

I would like to know that in order to make a podcast, are we able to utilize clubhouse and Rodcaster at the same time ?

Just want to say thank you, you avtually help me get somewhere for once lol i have to now think of how i want to avtually start it and what the titles should ect.... ps: i didnt get my $20 gift card xD

and he is back with another great one(I dont even have to watch the video to know its amazing!)

Tom!! Haha did your Dog just licked the microphone? 😁😁😁

Hey tom, I just wonder which is better..podmic or nt1

Is there any software for iPad, Windows, or MAC OS that you can suggest to use instead of a rodecaster pro? to be able to do a live podcast with sound effects and that

What is the best strategy for pitching a podcast to potential guests?

Where did you get your audiowave artwork on your back wall?

What mic are you using in this episode?

I don't think you understand the Pandora's box you just opened... In our family we have 2 B&W Border collies, a business of ferrets, 1 single polish crown hen, along a Siamese kitten. How am I supposed to allocate a camera for all that? (mic'n the chick'n is a great idea tho')

How can I get in touch with you ? I need some advice on equipment, I have my own KZfaq channel and I don't want to keep spending money in stuff I don't need. Thanks !!!

You need the rodecaster anyway so get it first

Great tips Tom , thanks 😊👍

How do i ask a direct question? This is soul crushingly overly difficult. With?

what camera do you use?

No bc my podcast is about everything it's a chat show because I can none stop talk about something one week and then the next complete forgot about that thing and be hyper focused on another 😹

Gooood morning VietTOM

What kind of camera do you use? would share that with me?

This guy's the real MVP.

I WOULD PAY GOOD MONEY TO LISTEN TO THE PAW-DCAST

How can I get a consult?

Which microphone do yo use in this video?

I knew it! You ARE intelligent. No, podcasts are great, I keep returning, but for proof? Intelligent people have intelligent dogs - like short-haired Border Collies, right? Keep up the good work, have BC give its opinion? No... oh.

First

My boy looks like Toby Flenderson trying to be funny in some other universe. 🤣

I don't get the 'podcast' joke?!?!

You sound has a very "played with" vibe, like you've got way too many filters going on.

28. Now that's a number that sounds achievable.