Podcasting Q&A

Alan from Discovering and Living the Best Version...of YOU! asks, "What's the best way to add intro and outro music to a podcast episode?" TL;DR Creating a high-quality podcast intro using some great music is an excellent way to introduce yourself and your podcast to new listeners and delight your loyal subscribers. In this episode, we’ll teach you how to add music to your podcast e...

Jared from the All Things Connected podcast asks, "What are some classic beginner mistakes we should avoid?" TL;DR While every podcaster is bound to make mistakes from time to time, there are certainly some best practices and things to steer clear from for experience and beginner podcast hosts alike. In this episode, we'll share four things that every podcaster should do their best...

Jacob from Saft Podcast asks, "How should I use Patreon for my podcast?" TL;DR Patreon is a platform that allows your dedicated listeners to financially support your show in exchange for perks, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes content. In this episode, share some best practices for using Patreon to support your podcast and talk about how to leverage your Patreon private RSS feed...

In this episode, you'll hear how our newest host, Badr Milligan, started his first podcast in a barn and why he's excited about becoming a contributor to Podcasting Q&A.    Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser to let us know what you think of the show. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or qu...

Jordan from the Dreamful podcast asks, "How do you find companies that want to sponsor your podcast?" TL;DR Podcast sponsorships and host-read ads are the two of the more popular strategies for monetizing your podcast, but it can difficult to land sponsors for your podcast unless your podcast is incredible popular or you happen to be a part of a podcast network. In this episode, you&apos...

Kathryn from There She Goes: Solo Travel podcast asks, "How often should you publish new podcast episodes?" TL;DR There are a few well-worn publishing frequencies that tend to work for podcasts. Some of the more popular ones are weekly, bi-weekly, daily, and seasonal release schedules. In this episode, we'll help you decide which publishing frequency is best for you and your podcast...

Kerry-Ann from the Carry On Friends podcast asks, "How do you leverage your skills to get a full-time job in podcasting?" TL;DR There are a number of ways that you can break into the podcasting industry. Some jobs require you to leverage one skill really well (like podcast editing for instance), while others give you an opportunity to produce a podcast from start to finish. In this episo...

Harsha from the Two Cents on Thursday podcast asks, "How do you decide which niche to focus on for your podcast?" TL;DR Recording a podcast with multiple hosts is a lot of fun. You're able to lean on one another to create the content, and the fun banter and chemistry you get with close friends definitely increases the entertainment value. But there are some technical hurdles you hav...

Jamie from the The Smash Quiz podcast asks, "What are the best practices for recording multiple hosts for a podcast?" TL;DR Recording a podcast with multiple hosts is a lot of fun. You're able to lean on one another to create the content, and the fun banter and chemistry you get with close friends definitely increases the entertainment value. But there are some technical hurdles you...

Ethan from the The Young Perspective podcast asks, "What are the benefits of podcast seasons?" TL;DR Podcasting in seasons can make things a lot more manageable. It can relieve the pressure of constantly having to release new episodes and give you some breathing room to focus on make the best podcast possible. But with every strategy, there are some drawbacks. So in this episode, we&apos...

Dan from the SkyPilot: Faith Quest podcast asks, "How are the Apple Podcasts analytics helpful?" TL;DR Through Podcasts Connect, podcasters are able to access additional stats and data points that Apple doesn’t share with podcast hosts like Buzzsprout. And while more information is usually a good thing, it can take a keen eye to know what to look for. In this episode, we’ll explain why y...

2020 has been a crazy year all around, but there's still time to take your podcast to the next level and make this your best year yet! The best thing you can do to accelerate your podcast's growth is sign up for the Podcast Movement Virtual Conference which is taking place at the end of October. Leave a comment under the YouTube version of Podcasting Q&A  letting us know why you want...

Gillian from the Breaking Through Careers podcast asks, "Do you need a podcast trailer? And if so, what should you put in one?" TL;DR A podcast trailer helps you build anticipation for your new show or new season, while also allowing you to submit your podcast to all the major directories before you release episode one. This is important, because some directories (like Apple Podcasts) ca...

Kwame from the Negotiate Anything Podcast asks, "What is the value of show notes?" TL;DR Good show notes allow you to highlight important information for your podcast listeners, link to relevant information, and help your audience take action on the things you discuss. So in this episode, we'll discuss how to write good show notes for your podcast episodes. #1. Make them easy to rea...

Krystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "To incorporate video, should I livestream my podcast recordings or use pre-recorded video instead?" TL;DR Adding a video strategy to your podcast is a great way to potentially double the amount of content you produce every week with just a little bit of planning and a couple of pieces of software. So in this episode, we'll cover the differenc...

Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast. 10 Tips (Check the Chapter Markers for time stamps) Focus on audio quality Podcast intros Ideal podcast length Go on other podcasts Guest promotion tips Use templates Format your show notes Do you need a website? Promo...

Sharon from the All God's Women podcast asks, "How can use social media to introduce audiences to your podcast and encourage them to subscribe, download, and listen to it?" TL;DR Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn can help you find new podcast listeners and provide ways for your existing listeners to share new episodes with their friends. In this...

Al Pete from the Flowers For The Culture Podcast asks, "Are there any tricks or integrations I should use to decrease the amount of time it takes to edit my podcast?" TL;DR It’s easy to spend hours upon hours refining and critiquing your podcast to make sure you deliver consistent, high-quality episodes to your audience. But if you’re looking to optimize your workflow and produce the sam...