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Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Freddy Cruz. Answers include the right approach to procrastination, a toy store's part in a Christmas belief, and two dogs getting the best from AI. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Freddy Cruz The Greater Houston area has heard Freddy’s voice for more than seventeen thousand hours across three decades. When h...

For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic...

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Izolda Trakhtenberg. Answers include aquatic cat adventures, the hypnotic effect of eyes, and a battle for dog supremacy. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Izolda Trakhtenberg As a former Master Trainer for NASA, Izolda Trakhtenberg believes innovation isn’t just about the latest fad, it’s about creativity and...

A question that often pops up is whether you can use processing effects while recording your podcast episode, or should they be added in post-production. So let's dig in. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic...

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Tony Doe. These include a tech horror story, why he'd love to be splashing around with an umbrella, and the dangers of runaway media platforms. Let's jump in! Answering this week's questions Tony Doe Tony Onwuchekwa aka Tony Doe is an Audio Content Strategist, with years of experience On-Air, in Production And Management For M...

When it comes to growing your podcast, there's a lot of advice around this - some great, some good, and then the rest. But in all honesty, there's only one real way to make your podcast grow. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Ste...

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Joe Casabona. These include why he doesn't mind wet dog smells, why he wishes he could take back one thing he did in his younger years, and why his side of the fridge is the bad side. Let's jump in! Joe Casabona Joe is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs take back their time. Some even say he perfectly blends c...

A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode. Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Whisper Poddin Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these c...

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Reena Friedman Watts. These include a poop-dropping neighbour from hell, why sharpshooting would be a valuable asset in an apocalypse, and if Jesus had modern-day lineage. Let's jump in! This week's guest: Reena Friedman Watts Reena is a television producer, podcast host and mompreneur, whose worked on reality TV shows such as...

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Fuzz Martin. These include soundtracks to fight to, the person most likely to die by Fuzz's hand, and do rules equal the path to dictatorship. Let's jump in! This week's guest: Fuzz Martin Partner/Chief Strategy Officer at EPIC Creative. Host of Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz and Co-Host of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast. Fuzz...

I saw a post on Reddit this week asking if you should use Substack as your podcast host. Here's what I replied with. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production stu...

When it comes to sponsors and advertisers, a lot of podcasters just share their download numbers. And, while downloads can give information about your show, it's probably only a fraction of what you can share. And this can cost you when it comes to how much you get paid by those sponsors. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small perc...

Hey there, I'm Danny Brown, and welcome to  5 Random Questions ! If you love spontaneous conversations, unexpected laughs, and a bit of heartfelt wisdom, then this is the show for you. Each week I sit down with my special guest and ask them five completely random questions generated on the spot by my random question generator. The guest has no idea what the questions will be, and ne...

Take a look online, whether on Twitter, Facebook groups, Reddit, etc, and you’ll frequently come across questions about starting a podcast. From there, many answers share equipment to buy, hosts to use, etc. All well, all good. But what you don’t often see is what you shouldn’t do , and why, based on personal experience and lessons learned. So, while this is in no way an exhaustive list of do’s an...

If you listen to the outro of this podcast, you'll hear that I mention it by name, with the call to action being, "If you enjoy One Minute Podcast Tips, be sure to share with your friends." This is instead of saying "If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share with your friends"  It's the same when I talk about the show online - I use the full name as opposed to "My podcast". And&nb...

One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced. Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My...

When it comes to publishing, we all want to be as consistent as possible. But there will be times you need to take an unexpected break. Here are some tips on preparing your listeners when there are unexpected breaks in your podcast publishing schedule. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when usi...

When it comes to editing your podcast, it can be tempting to make it too polished, to the point where it doesn't flow as well as it should. And it's understandable - after all, you want to offer your listeners the best experience you can. But to make each episode as good as it can be, there are three quick changes you can make to help it sound as natural as possible. Products I Use...

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones JOBY Wavo Boom Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm S...

When it comes to growing your podcast, there are many ways to do that and encourage through calls to action on your episodes. But there's one single call to action you should include on every single episode, and here's why. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shu...

When it comes to podcast analytics, Plays on Apple Podcasts Connect and Starts on Spotify for Podcasters are often used as data points for reporting. Here's why you shouldn't use them. Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic mic TZ Audio Stellar X2...

I've spoken before on why it's important to have a good elevator pitch for your podcast. But more than this is something I call the 10 Word Rule when it comes to describing your podcast in a way that can help attract new listeners. Additional reading and listening: Piecing It Together Podcast Why You Need a Strong Elevator Pitch for Your Podcast - One Minute Podcast Tips Products I Use for One Min...

In this episode, Sean Dillon shares insights into the origins of his podcasts, the unique format of "Rocking 25," and the storytelling approach of "Beyond the Mic." Discover how Sean's experiences driving golf carts for VIPs led to memorable encounters with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Burl Ives. Sean's storytelling prowess shines through as he delves into the art of conversation and the imp...

Due to the way podcasts are consumed, it can be hard to get feedback from your listeners. Comments, thoughts on an episode, and more are all valuable to receive. Thankfully, there are two simple ways to get feedback from your podcast listeners, as I share in this episode. Additional reading and listening: SpeakPipe Podgagement - Engage your audience. Grow your podcast! Products I Use for One Minut...

When it comes to your podcast audio, do you need an expensive audio interface for the best sound, or can you use less expensive interfaces? Additional reading and listening: Do You Need to Use an Audio Interface for Your Podcast? - One Minute Podcast Tips Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when...