Pump Up Your Pod

It’s a really great thing to have guests on your show but if the audio is dodgy, your listeners might struggle to keep tuning in. So what’s the best way to record your guest episodes to get killer audio? There are many ways to go about it so in this episode, I run you through a few of them and break down some of the differences. From basic methods using free software to more high tech solutions fo...

To swear, or not to swear...that is the question. At the end of the day, it's always going to come back to your personal preference. You make up your own rules when it comes to the content that you distribute on your podcast, but there are certainly things to consider when it comes to using profanities in your show. Who is your target audience? What industry are you targeting? Is there a specific...

So you’ve got your super awesome podcast episodes recorded and ready to go. What’s the next step? How the heck do you get your episodes on a platform so that people can hear them? This is where a podcast host comes in. You’ll need one of those to get your podcast onto all the platforms for all the ears to hear.  There are a lot of podcast hosts out there and my pick of the litter is without a...

I love hearing from people who have begun their podcast, are really excited about their message, and are now wondering how to make money from their show.  There are different methods to earning money from your podcast, but the one I want to talk about today is finding sponsors.  Unfortunately, the reality is if you are not reaching 2,500 downloads within the first 7 days of a podcast epi...

More often than not, when you're a new client joining the Bamby Media client roster and you submit your first recorded audio to us, we get this question... "Do I Really Sound Like That?!" You think you sound terrible. You're not used to the sound of your own voice and you feel so nervous about having other people listen to you.  It's not a normal thing for us to hear ourselves in our own head...

I love podcasting. I love listening to them, I love making them, I love helping my clients make them. But I don’t think everyone should have a podcast.  If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, whether it’s to help grow your business or just for fun and giggles, there are definitely a few things to think about before you take the plunge. In this episode, I chat about how to know if it’s t...

I have a new little friend who I’m very pleased to introduce you to and it’s name is Rode NT-USB Mini. That’s right, my friend is a microphone. In this episode, I give you a rundown of why I love this microphone so much (and Rode in general) and why it’s definitely the one I recommend to my clients. It’s affordable, it’s compact, it’s got a good frequency response AND it comes with a snazzy piece...

A lot of work goes into hosting a podcast. You want to know that people are listening and you also want to know why.  What are they getting out of it? What do they enjoy? What don’t they enjoy? The only way to find out this information is for your listeners to review your show.  In this episode, I share some quick tips on how to get more reviews and why you want them in the first place....

So you’ve got a kick ass podcast and you want to get it onto the Apple Podcast charts, right? I’ve got a pretty juicy tip for you today as I talk about the best way to do this when you’re first launching your show. In this episode, I talk about launching your show with as many episodes as you possibly can to boost your download numbers and crack the charts code. This means being super duper organi...

What is the most important aspect when it comes to growing your podcast? The answer is GOOD content. Pretty simple right? In this episode, I talk about why valuable content is the biggest hack when it comes to building popularity. I talk through the importance of establishing your uniqueness and developing the art of making your content interesting. I share some ideas on how to develop your conten...

There are a LOT of podcasts out there. So how is your show going in the mix of them all? In this episode, I talk about how many downloads are a good amount of downloads and why it’s not necessarily the only metric you should be looking at.  I share some great resources you can use to see where your show is sitting on a global scale and how to check your podcast stats to track the growth of yo...

There are many reasons why you might want to transcribe your podcast. Maybe you want to make your podcast accessible to those who are unable to hear. You want to reach an audience that prefers to read than listen. You want to make it easier for people to find the information that you mention in the podcast, so that they can get the takeaways or key info. Transcribing your podcast is a great way to...

What platform are you listening to this podcast episode on right now?  As a podcast host, you want to know where listeners are going to source their shows. In this episode I talk about which platforms have the market share so you can make sure your show is available to all those hungry listeners out there.  I give some up to date stats about Apple and Spotify and how things have changed...

I’m sharing a super hot tip today for how you can get fantastic audio quality for a pretty small cost. If you’re recording your podcast with your phone, the microphone I recommend in this episode will definitely help solve a lot of audio problems for you.  The great thing about this mic is that you plug it into your phone and you’re good to go. That means better audio for not only your podcas...

Hosting a podcast is a lot of work so you want to know whether what you’re putting out there, is resonating with your audience.  Getting feedback is such a great way to know you’re hitting the mark and steer the show in a way that’s more relatable to your audience. If your audio sucks ass, you bet you’re going to see that feedback in your reviews.  If you speak in a monotone and put your...

Theme music is a fun topic for me because I LOVE music. For a long time, I was a songwriter, composer, singer, musician and did lots of fun stuff all to do with music. I have a degree in music production and have lived and breathed music for a long time. In this episode, I talk about podcast theme music and how it can be used, or not used, to emphasise your brand. I go through some examples of top...

How long should my episodes be? This is a question I get asked a lot and theoretically, like a piece of string, you can have them as long as you flippin like. In saying that, there are a number of things to think about before getting stuck into recording. In this episode, I discuss a few of the factors to consider when thinking about the length of your podcast episodes. I talk about solo episodes,...

So you’re keen to start a podcast - yay!  But how long will it take exactly? Having a great idea for a show is the first step but determining how much time you invest each week depends on a few different factors. So before you get cranking, I’ve got a few things for you to keep in mind to make sure you’re good to go. In this episode, I give you the rundown of the key aspects of producing a sh...

I’m talking frequency today and not in an audio nerd way, but in terms of how often you should be putting your podcast episodes out there. In an ideal world, you’d be trying for at least 1 or 2 episodes a week, but there are other factors you need to consider before you get going. In this episode, I share some tips to help you get organised and determine an episode frequency that’s realistic for y...

Welcome to the first ever episode of Pump Up Your Pod! I’m obsessed with sound and for the last 6 years, I’ve been having the best time of my life as head honcho at Bamby Media. We know HEAPS about podcasting, working with over 70 global clients to create their digital content, and this show is all about helping you make YOUR podcast kick ass. I’ll be sharing tips, providing training, answering yo...