Chris Smith

Podtastic Audio: Crafting Compelling Content with Crystal Clear Audio for Indie Podcasters

Welcome to Podtastic Audio, your go-to guide for crafting a professional podcast without breaking the bank. Join us as we demystify the world of podcasting, offering practical tips and budget-friendly tools to elevate your show's sound quality. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, we've got you covered with expert advice on recording, editing, and enhancing your podcast on a budget. Tune in for insightful discussions, interviews, and actionable insights to make your podcasting journey not only enjoyable but also cost-effective. Happy Podcasting!

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Chris Smith

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Education

Podcast website

podtasticaudio.com

Latest episode

Aug 25, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 101: Digital Dialogue: What does your Computer think about your Podcast? 17.04.2023

Welcome to Podtastic Audio! As I begin this new chapter into the show, crossing over the 100 episode mark. We are going to have some fun on the show. I have a new podcasting companion on the show today. This Top Secret computer is in full effect and I decided to break the rules and tell you all about it. On this episode I have a real conversation with a new computer program. You will get to hear i...

Ep 100: Empowering Others to Create Great Shows! With my guest Brian Cottington of Libsyn. 10.04.2023

Welcome to the 100th Episode of Podtastic Audio! I can't believe I've actually made it this far with this podcast. The show designed around helping you create a better podcast of your own. I don't do this for fame or fortune. Only to deliver value to the indie podcaster. I podcast to have some fun and to help others. Thank you 100 times for listening!  Today I'm joined by Brian Cottington of Libsy...

Ep. 99: Local vs. Remote Guests: Is Recording Quality Worth the Distance? 04.04.2023

This is Episode 99! Wow I've almost made it to officially creating 100 amazing podcast episodes about helping you create an amazing podcast of your own. Today we are going to have a little fun. This entire episode was recorded live in one take. To illustrate the similarities to podcast guesting remotely to locally. I have two different clips from two different podcast interviews that we did on The...

Ep. 98: Unlocking Listener Value: Tips and Techniques for Delivering High-Impact Content 26.03.2023

Happy Podcasting! Deliver VALUE to your audience with every episode.  Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we dive into the topic of delivering valuable content to your audience and the power of sharing personal stories. As podcasters, it's important to understand what your listeners are looking for and how you can provide them with valuable content. Whether you're sharing your exp...

Ep. 97: The Art of Podcast Production and How to Get the Help You Need with Ahron Wohlgelernter 19.03.2023

Happy Podcasting! I hope you have your amazing podcast up and running. No matter what you pocast about or how you record... you need to deliver some kind of value to your audience. On todays episode I'm joined by Ahron Wohlgelernter. He is a podcast producer, editor, and coach. Having produced numerous podcasts and helped many people launch their podcasts and maintain successful shows.   Ahron Woh...

Ep. 96: Why We Podcast: Exploring the Motivations, Benefits, and Challenges of Creating Audio Content 12.03.2023

In today's episode, we're going to explore the importance of serving your audience with value and The reasons why you should start your own podcast. As podcasters, our primary goal should be to provide value to our audience. When we create content that our listeners find valuable, we're more likely to build a loyal following and establish ourselves as trusted experts in our field. So, how do we se...

Ep. 95: Podcasting "Solo" - Learn an easy trick to set the right podcast audio level. 06.03.2023

Happy Podcasting! Hopefully you have a show, or maybe you are thinking of launching a new podcast and you want it to sound amazing. In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of hosting a solo podcast, and why it can be a great way to showcase your expertise and connect with your audience.  Creative Control and Flexibility Hosting a solo podcast gives you complete creative control and flexibility...

Ep. 94: Discovery, Marketing, and Audio Editing. - With my guest Zack (The Podcast Man) 27.02.2023

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be discussing the importance of audio quality and podcast editing. As more and more people enter the podcasting world, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that your podcast is of the highest quality possible in order to stand out from the competition. In this episode, we'll explore tips for improving your audio quality, the role of editing in enhancin...

Ep. 93: The Sound of Success: How to Ensure High-Quality Audio from Your Podcast Guests 19.02.2023

Welcome to Podtastic Audio! Today we'll be talking about an important aspect of podcasting - guest audio quality.  So, what exactly is an audio double-ender? Put simply, it's a technique that involves recording each participant in a podcast episode separately. This means that the host and the guest each record their own audio track using their own recording equipment. Once the recording is complet...

Ep. 92: Navigating Growth Disappointment in Podcasting and Finding Hope for the Future 08.02.2023

In this episode, we'll be discussing one of the biggest challenges podcasters face: gaining growth and building a loyal audience. Despite the growing popularity of podcasting, many shows still struggle to gain traction and build their listenership. So, what are some of the reasons why some podcasts fail to grow? One of the most common reasons is poor production quality. Poor audio quality, inconsi...

Ep. 91: From Zero to Hero: A 13-Year-Old's Journey to Launching a Podcast with Jacob 31.01.2023

This Episode I take it to the basics of a Podcast, as if my 13 year old on Jacob was going to start his own podcast on his own. He joins me live in studio to discuss how to get started.  Podcasting is a great way for people of all ages to share their interests, opinions, and experiences with others. Starting a podcast can be easy, especially if you are young and tech-savvy. In this episode, we'll...

Ep. 90: Audio Quality Control - Creating AI Content: Exploring the Possibilities with Chat GPT 23.01.2023

Thanks for pressing play on this all new Episode. Where I tell you some tips and tricks on creating good audio for your podcast. Audio can be a bit tricky, but if you listen back to your audio creation, then you can improve from listening. Listen to your show and find new ways to make it sound better. Your show can always be better. It doesn't take much to make an impact.  This week I play around...

Ep. 89: New Service for Podcasters, "Podcasting Made Easy" 16.01.2023

As I look forward into 2023, I'm taking podcasting to the next level. You don't make money from your podcast, you make it with your podcast. Right now I'm launching a brand new service to help people podcast, without having to deal with all the technical stuff.  Want to have a Podcast but don't know how to get started? Now offering a complete Podcasting Experience. Let my team handle the recording...

Ep. 88: Flexibility (PodTrak P4) - Podcasting for Business with Podcast Talent Coach, Erik K. Johnson 03.01.2023

Welcome to the year 2023! We finally made it. How is your podcast going? If you need help figuring it out, feel free to reach out. I'm currently working on taking my podcasting skills to the next level. And my guest this week can help you too. If your looking to make some money with your podcast, then this is the show for you. My guest this week is Erik K Johnson. There are many podcasts and coach...

Ep. 87: Happy Holidays - How do you define Podcast Success? 22.12.2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays as this episode comes out. This Christmas I wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season. As the year comes to a close, we tend to look back on the year we've just had.  When it comes to "podcasting" itself, how successful has your show been over the last year? What is your own definition of success? Most of us say, "Having FUN" is the reason you podcast....

Ep. 86: Audio Recording Tips - Hall of Fame Podcaster, Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting 15.12.2022

Happy Podcasting! I hope your having fun creating your podcast. On this Episode I share some audio recording tips that you can use to help you get the best sound possible. Audio can be tricky to dial in perfectly. It doesn't have to be exactly perfect, just good enough where you can understand what is being said, under any type of playback environment.  I'm joined by Dave Jackson of The School of...

Ep. 85: Podcasting through the Holiday Season - Our Media Host went DOWN! 09.12.2022

Happy December 2022! The Holiday Season is here upon us. As we gear up for the Christmas Season a lot of Podcasts will be taking time off for the Holidays. That is totally okay to take breaks from podcasting. But consider that people do enjoy listening to podcasts all year long. They might be forced to take a break from their favorite shows because they decided to take time off this time of year....

Ep. 84: Good Audio from a remote guest on a Blue Yeti with Descript Studio Sound. 30.11.2022

Hey Podcasters! I hope all is well with your podcasting journey. Today I share how I was able to  get really good audio from a guest that was using a Blue Yeti microphone for the first time. I used a few tricks up my sleeve. First I record all my guests via Cleanfeed . Second I will run the recorded .wav files through The Levelator app on my Macbook. Then the final step I used was Descript's Studi...

Ep. 83: What is Podcast Production? - Make your Show sound Professional. 17.11.2022

Happy Podcasting! I hope that I can be of service to help you create your amazing podcast. Podcasting can be fun, and frustrating all at the same time. A lot of podcasts will record a show via Zoom or something and upload that as the show. Without adding any show production at all. A little can go a long way when it comes to show production. On this episode I talk about show production and is it e...

Ep. 82: Podcaster Integrity - Chris Curran of The Podcast Engineering School 06.11.2022

Happy Podcasting! I hope your having fun creating your show and if you need extra help... feel free to ask me. Today I mention that you should be honest with your listeners. I know it might sound like common sense but there are some shows that dont. More than just content, they listen to you because they like and trust you. If you remove the trust, then they wont be listening anymore. So just be h...

Ep. 81: QR Code Tip - Hall of Fame Podcaster Rob Greenlee of The New Media Show 30.10.2022

Happy Podcasting! I hope your show is doing well. If you need any help feel free to reach out. And if you need extra help, I can offer some personal one on one coaching.  Everything can be found on my website. https://podtasticaudio.com/   I mentioned QR codes for your podcast before, but today I had another idea for them. In the event you dont have any business cards to had out in person, show th...

Ep. 80: I moved podcast hosts - What is "voicemeeter" and what does it do? 21.10.2022

Happy Friday as I record this episode! Today I just moved my podcast from Anchor host to my new host of Libsyn. This is the very first episode that I've uploaded to the new host.  https://libsyn.com/   On this episode I'll also check out VoiceMeeter. Although I can not use VM on this MacBook Pro because it only works on a Windows PC. But if you want to check it out you can at https://vb-audio.com/...

Ep. 79: Talking Podcasting Advice with Libsyn Director of Community and Content Elsie Escobar 14.10.2022

Happy Podcasting! It is very late as I record this episode because I'll be leaving town tomorrow. I hope you have a podcast, but if not, don't worry. I'm here to help out any way I can. This show is designed to help out podcasters create decent sound for your show. But if you need more of a personal coaching, I have you covered. Click here to book a private coaching session. https://calendly.com/p...

Ep. 78: New Podtastic Audio website - Twitter Spaces Q & A with Project Pixie 07.10.2022

Happy Podcasting Podcasters! I hope your show is doing well and your enjoying your podcast journey. Today I share a brand new website that I have built by using the podcast page platform.  https://podtasticaudio.com/ If you would like to build your own custom podcast website you can at https://podcastpage.io/ I was asked to co host a Twitter Spaces event all about podcasting. On this session we ha...

Ep. 77: Audacity 3.2.0 update - James Cridland of Podnews stops by to talk Radio and Podcasting 30.09.2022

Happy Podcasting Podcaster! I hope your show is doing well. Here on Podtastic Audio I'm here to help you create the best sounding show you can without spending lots of money on gear you don't really need. And I've been using Audacity the the majority of my podcast career. It's what I've learned audio editing on for podcasting. Now they just came up with a new update, Version 3.2.0. This latest ver...

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