The Audacity to Podcast

Podcasting continues to grow and 2013 is no exception. Here is a 2013 podcasting year in review. 10. Google Reader retired, FeedBurner offered permanent redirects 9. Stitcher started contributing to download stats 8. Podcast Awards at NMX and featured by iTunes 7. YouTube and Google Hangouts on Air live-streaming 6. Skype almost killed some podcasts 5. Free OS upgrades and renting software 4. Audio podcasts came to radio apps 3. Podcasting gained more attention, again 2. Apple announced 1 billion podcast subscriptions 1. Podcasting patent claim Podcast from average to amazing! http://PodcastMasterClass.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/155 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

I hope you have a Merry Christmas this week! There won't be a podcast episode, but I want your feedback for my live episode from New Media Expo! Tell me one thing your podcast accomplished or helped you do in 2013, and one goal you have for 2014. Join me in Las Vegas for New Media expo! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Learn how to make your podcast amazing: http://PodcastMasterClass.com/ Check out my upcoming coverage of CES through: http://tpn.tv http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/youtube http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/itunesvideo Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/151 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Learn timeless ideas to help you launch your podcast today, with some bonus tips on why you should launch before the year is over. 1. You will kill your procrastination 2. It's very easy and inexpensive to start 3. You can improve as you go 4. You can start building your audience today 5. You could be the first podcaster in your niche Bonus time-sensitive tips: A. You may qualify for award nominations B. New mobile-device owners means more potential subscribers C. You can use your vacation time to do the launch work D. You may receive a podcasting gift Register for Podcast Master Class to take your podcast from average to amazing! http://PodcastMasterClass.com/ Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/154 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Being serious and professional about your podcast will help you get sponsors (and make money!), grow your audience, and strengthen your authority—even if you're a hobbyist podcaster! Learn how to podcast like you mean it! 1. Plan 2. Be consistent 3. Make contracts 4. Treat your podcast like a job or business 5. Invest in your show 6. Speak with authority 7. Delegate what you don't do best 8. Change your vocabulary 9. Never stop improving Podcast from average to amazing in Podcast Master Class: http://PodcastMasterClass.com/ Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/153 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Whether you're on the edge of podfading, or you just want some more excitement in your podcast, injecting some fun can help reignite the passion. Here's how to podcast and have fun doing it, too! 1. Don't be rigid with your outline 2. Let yourself laugh 3. Interact with your audience 4. Have a guest or cohost 5. Simplify or delegate 6. Keep a "praise" folder 7. Do something crazy See me speak at New Media Expo! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Check out Podcast Master Class! http://podcastmasterclass.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/152 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Headphones can help you record and edit your podcast better. Picking the right headphones is a highly subjective process, but here are nine things you should consider before buying headphones for your podcast. 1. Accuracy (frequency response) 2. Comfort 3. Sound leak 4. Sound isolation 5. Bone conduction 6. Price 7. Cord style 8. Portability 9. Visibility (for video) Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/151 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Since I first learned how to podcast, I've made my own share of mistakes (we were all newbies at one point). In celebration of my 150th episode, I share my top mistakes, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes, or fix them if you're too late. Get ready, because this is a long episode! Please vote for our podcasts in the Podcast Awards: http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/podcastawards Join the TechPodcast crowdfund campaign: http://tpn.tv/crowdfund Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/150 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Successful podcasting isn't just about what you share in your episodes, but also what makes the entire experience easy, professional, and effective. Check out my ten suggestions for the email addresses and webpages your podcast needs. 1. Your own domain! 2. /contact and /feedback 3. /about 4. /# 5. feedback@ 6. media@ 7. yourname@ 8. /amazon 9. /itunes 10. /feed Please vote for our podcasts in the Podcast Awards! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/podcastawards Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com See me speak at New Media Expo: http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Join the TPN.tv crowdfund for CES: http://tpn.tv/crowdfund Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/130 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

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Learn more about what podcasters should and shouldn't be doing based on the review and grading process for the Podcast Awards. Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/148 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Podcast hosting can be a valuable asset, especially when you have a limited upload plan (as with most media hosts). When you fill up your monthly media upload limit, you still have a few options. 1. Re-encode 2. Force "archive" 3. Upgrade your storage 4. Host your episode elsewhere 5. Wait Please nominate our podcasts in the Podcast Awards: http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/podcastawards Register for New Media Expo and use promo code "DANIEL20" to save 20%: http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/147 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Whether you're launching your first podcast, or thinking of reformatting the one you have, you should think a lot about how you will present your content. 1. Script 2. Ad-lib 3. Outline Come see me speak at New Media Expo! Use code "DANIEL20" to save 20% http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/146 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Should you edit your podcast after you've recorded it, or mix everything together while you record? I'll give you some pros and cons to consider. Editing-the time-spender Live-mixing—the money-spender Can you afford the time, or the money? Cheap, quick, and quality—pick two Come see me speak at New Media Expo! Use code "DANIEL20" to save 20% http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/nmx Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/145 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

9 steps to help you make time for running a successful podcast. 1. Recognize the time requirements 2. Separate your tasks … 3. … or batch your tasks 4. Schedule your time 5. Use a timer for focus 6. Simplify and don't attempt too much 7. Remove something else from your schedule 8. Get reminders or accountability 9. Get help Get a great WordPress theme from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/studiopress Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/144 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

You never realize how important quality backups are until you desperately need them. Here are several ways you can (and should) backup your podcasts, website, and even personal computer. • Recording backups • Revision backups • Computer backups • WordPress/website backups • Long-term archive backups ANNOUNCEMENTS • New Media Expo • iTunes affiliate program change • TAP featured by Stitcher • Podcast Awards nominations Get a great WordPress theme from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/studiopress Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/142 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005