PodSchool

Editing your podcast takes up a huge amount of time so you don't want to make the process any longer than it needs to be. Or, heaven forbid, get to the editing stage and realise your audio is unusable. There are a lot of things you can do when you're recording a podcast to ensure, when you’re slicing away like Edward Scissorhands, you’re not thinking “This is a nightmare!” Check out the full episo...

Podcast editing can be scary if you don't know what you're doing but not editing your podcast can be even scarier! Chances are, you’re not going to hit everything out of the park when you’re recording your show, so you’ll need to edit to make sure your listener gets the best possible content. Podcast editing is an essential part of the podcasting process if you want to give your listeners a high-q...

Some people think there’s only one way to do a podcast...open the microphones and talk until you run out of things to say. And while there are some very successful shows that subscribe to that formula it’s not the only way to do a show. Chatting non-stop might seem like the easiest option when you’re new to podcasting. But just because you’re a beginner doesn’t mean you can’t think more creatively...

The letters USB and XLR refer to the way a microphone connects to the device that's recording your words. That device could be a computer if you're recording straight into audio software, or a portable recording device like a Zoom. Whichever way you decide to record your podcast you need to know which microphone is right for you, so you don't buy something that won't connect to anything. So what's...

Conducting a pre-interview might seem like a pain in the butt when you've already got so much to do for each episode but it can really help you get the most out of your podcast guest. If you spend time during the pre-interview working out the best stories and advice your guest will be able to offer, you’ll be more able to focus the interview on those areas. Often you can get a lot of this from res...

Not every part of podcasting is as thrilling as sitting down with a high-profile guest or belly laughing with your co-host. But adding tags to your podcast MP3 files is a step that helps ensure your show goes out into the ether with all the right information attached. It also ensures your show can be enjoyed by people who might not be able to listen to your show. In this episode, I explain how to...

Transcribing your podcast is the process of turning the audio of your episode into text so there’s a readable version on your website...a podcast transcript. If you’re thinking “isn’t podcasting about getting your show into people’s ears, not their eyes?” you’re right. But there are a few reasons why taking some extra time to transcribe your podcast is a good idea. In this episode, I explain the b...

Listening back to your podcast after it goes live can feel like an unnecessary step when you've spent so much time recording, editing and perfecting your podcast. But there are a few things that can happen between uploading your show and your listeners hearing it and you want to make sure every episode sounds exactly the way you wanted it to. In this episode, I share some of the things that can go...

Having a professional podcast intro and outro can be the difference between sounding like you've thrown something together and sounding like a professional show. If you want to create a complex version with a lot of bells and whistles you'll probably need to hire someone or you can go with a simple version using only music. Either way, you need a podcast intro and outro to book end your show and m...

Presenting your podcast solo is tough because there's nothing natural about sitting in front of a cold lifeless microphone trying to perform to listeners you can’t see. So how do you get the energy you need in your voice when you're presenting your podcast to no one? Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-engage-an-audience-presenting-solo/ My podcast guide... http:...

"Episode 0" is really just a wanky way of saying "introductory episode." This is the episode that sets up your show. It's also a place for you to introduce yourself to your audience and gives you some audio to submit to podcast directories. In this episode, I take you through why you should create episode 0 and what you can include in it. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.co...

Planning to record your podcast at home but wondering whether you're going to be able to get good enough audio quality to make sure it sounds professional? In this episode, I take you through how to make sure your podcast sounds amazing, even if you're recording it in your lounge room. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-record-high-quality-audio-at-home/ My podc...

The decision to swear on your podcast is, of course, entirely up to you. If you’re aiming your show towards adults and you want it to be edgy and a little bit naughty, that’s totally fine. After all, there are plenty of podcasts out there that are littered with swear words and are still hugely successful. But if you're planning on getting a little 'blue' you just need to make sure your audience is...

When you're wondering how to grow your podcast audience, high-profile guests can feel like a silver bullet. But while having successful, well-known people on your show is hugely advantageous, it’s no guarantee your podcast will go from 10 listeners to 10,000 overnight. How effective a guest is at growing your podcast audience will depend on a bunch of factors that are entirely out of your control...

When you’re new to podcasting it’s natural to want to script everything because having words on paper can feel like a warm security blanket. But reading from a script on your podcast immediately distances you from your audience. Why? Because you’re more focused on the page than you are on them. In this episode, I explain how to make sure you're prepared and have all the information you need in fro...

Do you need a podcast host when you're starting a podcast, or can you go it alone? What about your audio files...where do they go? On your website or is it more complicated than that? And how does your podcast get into directories like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify? In this episode, I explain why you definitely need a podcast host and what they do. Resources... Episode show notes......

The relationship you have with your podcast audience is the most intimate relationship of any media out there. When someone decides to listen to your show it's an active decision to focus on your content 100%. So it's important to make sure you're doing all you can to build a connection with that person because that connection is what turns people from listeners into fans. So how do you do that? I...

To be a good podcast host you want your audience to feel like you're having a natural conversation with them. And to do that you’ve got to strike a balance between 'conversation' and 'performance.' The Holy Grail of podcast hosting is when your audience says things like "I feel like I know you" or "It feels like I'm hanging out with an old friend." So, in this episode, I share my tips on how to ma...

In each short episode I'll share actionable tips used by podcast professionals to create compelling content, connect with an audience and keep listeners coming back for more. If you've never podcasted before, if you've been winging it, or if you're a seasoned semi-professional who wants to take their show to the next level, this podcast is for you. About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've wo...