The Audacity to Podcast

If you're looking for ways to improve your podcast, skip these. They may improve your podcasting workflow, but they won't make your podcast better. 1. Enhanced (AAC) podcast 2. Better audio-editing software 3. More twitter followers 4. A faster computer (or a Mac) 5. Sponsorship Learn how to fix a hacked Twitter account at http://DanielJLewis.net/hackedtwitter Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/87 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Why Audacity 2.0.1 is the most-helpful update and you should get it. And how Apple's Podcasts app for iOS works and will benefit podcasters. Get Audacity 2.0.1 from http://Audacity.sourceforge.net Get the Podcasts app for iOS from http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podcastsapp Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/86 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Podcasters know how exciting it is to receive a voicemail! With some basic editing, these voicemail messages can also be enjoyable for the rest of your listeners. 1. Listen for valuable content 2. Process to sound better 3. Edit for clarity, relevance, and brevity 4. Export as uncompressed WAV Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/85 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Hear Daniel J. Lewis's story of podcasting and how it enabled him to follow his dreams. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/84 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

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Learn about Apple's new podcast specs for iTunes, what this means for podcasters (especially the new cover art recommendation), and how PowerPress 4.0 meets these needs and adds new features. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/82 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Simple mic technique can fix your podcast from sounding cheap and amateur to far more professional. Apply these five simple tricks to sound better podcasting! 1. Get close to the mic 2. Don't get _too_ close to the mic 3. Talk past the mic 4. Don't touch the mic 5. Avoid noise around the mic Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/81 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Want to earn money, get tax benefits, or gain press access with your podcast? Then you need these legal answers with Gordon Firemark. He also shares what to do when you get a lawyer letter. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/80 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

How to easily make a privacy policy and what it should contain, how to get releases for your cohosts and guests, necessary disclaimers and disclosures, and how to avoid defamation. Legal answers with Gordon Firemark. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/79 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Show you claim something as a trademark? Do you have to register trademarks? How can we protect trademarks in social media? And more trademark questions answered by entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/78 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Can you use copyrighted material in your personal podcast? What about "fair use"? And more copyright questions answered by entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/77 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

It may feel like your podcast is dying. That doesn't always mean it's time to quit. Sometimes, your podcast just needs a bit of new life! If you have extra money to spend, I also include some bonus tips. This is more than just finding content for your podcast, but bringing new inspiration and flavor to what is still your passion. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/76 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Learn why you need guts to blog or podcast. It's not just about a computer program. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/75 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Rob Greenlee from Zune tells us that the Zune Marketplace isn't dead, and we talk about the future of Zune and podcasting in general. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/74 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast

Is your blog or podcast ready for Google's new algorithm? Should you update to Audacity 2.0? What the new iPad means for podcasters. Becoming mobile-friendly. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/73 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast