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The question on everyone's lips when they're thinking about starting a podcast is "What equipment do I need?"Do you need a mixer? Will your computer microphone do? Do you have to buy special headphones or can you use the ones that come with your phone?Search Google and you’ll have a shopping list of podcast equipment as long as your arm. But the truth is you only need four things to start a podcast.In this episode I take you through what those four things are.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-equipment/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Are you thinking about starting a podcast but have no idea about the different types of shows?In this episode I take you through some of the most common podcast types so you can choose the one that's right for you.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-types/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you’re thinking about how many people to have on your podcast your decision should always be based on what's best for your audience and what's best for your content.In this episode I take you through some things you need to think about when you're deciding how many people to have on your podcast.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-many-people-should-you-have-on-your-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you're new to podcasting you might not realise quite how many steps there are in the process.In this episode I give yo the full rundown of all the things you need to do to get a podcast into people's ears.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasting-steps/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

So you want to start a podcast but you're wondering if you have enough time?There are lots of things that go into getting an episode from your recording device into people's ears. And every step can effect how long it takes to put your show together.In this episode I share some of the things that will impact how long it takes to put together a podcast episode so you know what you're in for.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-create-a-podcast-episode/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Finding a podcast niche when you're starting out can be useful because it can help people find your show. If you're not someone with an existing profile chances are potential listeners won't be searching for you. So ideally you want your podcast to be in a niche they're already interested in.Having a defined podcast niche can also help convince listeners to give your show a try when they do find you because there's more chance they'll understand the concept.There's nothing compelling about "a general show about stuff" from someone you've never heard of. But if you can sell people on a specific idea they'll be able to quickly work out if it's for them.Finding a niche for your podcast isn't about being so specific you shut people out or limiting yourself so you've got nothing to talk about. It's about finding a way to stand out in a very crowded podcast market.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-niche/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Getting your head around how to promote your podcast when there's no podcast there to promote can be difficult. But it can be done.In this episode I explain how to get potential listeners excited about a show that doesn't exist yet.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-promotion/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you’re starting out and you don’t have any listeners, it's hard to make decisions about what content would suit them best.Designing your ideal listener can help you make decisions about things like the length of your podcast or what kind of topics you should cover because you've got someone in mind.If you don't design your ideal listener you're probably going to make decisions based off what you want and you're not the audience.So how do you work out who your ideal listener is?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/ideal-listener/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you're interviewing people for your podcast there's a lot that can go wrong.So how do you make sure guests leave thinking “I’m so glad I did that!” rather than “I never want to see that person again!”?I've conducted thousands of interviews over the course of my radio and podcasting career. And in this episode I share my top tips for getting the best out of your interview subject.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/interviewing-tips/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you're new to podcasting you might be worried that once you start you'll be stuck churning out episodes every week for the rest of your life.While consistency is key, breaking your show into seasons can be a great way to take some of the pressure off and keep your podcast interesting.Just like television, seasons in podcasting are a way to separate your content into smaller self-contained blocks. Each season could have a different focus like Gimlet's podcast, Startup. Or you could do the same show and break it up into batches like I do with Lady Startup.So how do podcast seasons work and are they right for your show?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-seasons/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you want to interview guests on your podcast you might be thinking "Holy crap! Do I have to pay all these people?"Lucky for you (and your bank balance) the expectation with podcast guests is they (usually) won't get paid.So how do you make sure guests will still want to come on your podcast even if they're doing it for free?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/pay-podcast-guests/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Working with a podcast co-host can be one of life's great joys....if it's the right person.If it's the wrong person it can be as fun as performing surgery on yourself with a corkscrew.When you're starting out, having someone to bounce off can seem like the easiest option. But while there are plenty of advantages to not going solo there are a few things you should consider before you hitch your wagon to someone.Podcasting with a co-host is like a marriage so you have to make sure you choose the right partner and in this episode I explain why.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-co-host/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Show notes are essentially a written post on your website that relates to the content you cover in your podcast.When there's already so much stuff you need to do to get your podcast out it's easy to chuck them onto the 'can't be stuffed' pile.But in this episode I explain why they're really useful and why you definitely shouldn't forget about them.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-show-notes/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Getting callers on your podcast is a great way to involve your audience and make the show more interesting. Best of all, it doesn't require a complex studio set up to make it happen.So why would you want to include your listeners on your podcast and how do you do it?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/callers-on-your-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you're planning on releasing a podcast episode every week you'll need to have a plan in place. Because dropping shows that regularly is A LOT of work.Batch recording is an easy way to get on top of your schedule so you're not pulling your hair out when life gets in the way.So what is batch recording and how do you do it?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-batch-recording/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

How do you make the most of the real estate at the end of your podcast episodes so you don't waste those final precious moments by saying something like "Ummmm, ok...so, that's it...BYE!"?The end of your podcast episodes shouldn't be an afterthought. You give a lot of attention to how you get into your content but it's important to think about how to wrap things up too.The people who've stuck with you all the way to the end are your hardcore fans. So it's a good place to tell them what to do next so your relationship with them doesn't end when the podcast is over.In this episode I take you through some of the different ways you can end your podcast episodes so you're making the most of those final moments with your fans.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-end-your-podcast-episode/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Listeners access podcasts via directories like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. And since getting more listeners is the name of the game you want to make sure your show is available in as many places as possible.You don't need to spend the rest of your life making sure your show is in every podcast app that's ever been created. In fact, a lot of them will automatically pull your show from other directories so you don't have to do anything to get your show on there.So what directories should you submit your show to, to make sure it's available to as many listeners as possible?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-directories/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you're wondering whether to include episode numbers in the title of each episode, let me save you the virtual ink.There are of course some cases where this might be necessary but for the most part you want to enter your episode numbers in the back end of your podcast host rather than in the title of your show.In this episode I explain why.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/episode-numbers/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Setting aside the obvious need for a microphone and something to record on, the one thing in your podcast kit you can't live without is a pair of headphones. And that goes for everyone whose dulcet tones will be featured on your show.This is obviously a given when you're interviewing a guest via Skype or Zencastr because without headphones they won't be able to hear you. But if you're chatting to someone face-to-face or you have a co-host, everyone will need their own pair.If your guest wants to bring their own headphones for the podcast, earbuds will do fine. But it's always good to carry a spare pair just in case.Just remember, if you're going to supply headphones make sure you get ones that go over a guest's ears rather than into them because some people are funny about having a strangers ear wax in their earholes...understandably.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/why-you-need-to-wear-headphones/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Most people think if they get a few high-profile podcast guests their audience numbers will skyrocket. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.Not only do guests with big profiles not guarantee a spike in numbers they're often difficult to get on if you don't have existing relationships to tap into.So, if this type of podcast guest is something you desperately want on your show. And you know it's right for your content (not just something you're doing for more listeners) in this episode I go through some important things you need to think about.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/high-profile-podcast-guests/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Unless you've got an existing profile it's very hard to grow an audience with a podcast that's general. That's because when people are searching for shows they're usually drawn to concepts they're interested in or people they know.If they do happen to stumble across your show you want them to know exactly what it is in a couple of seconds or they'll probably walk right on by.In this episode I take you through why it's better to be specific than general when you're thinking about your show idea.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/define-podcast-concept/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you're thinking about starting a podcast it's easy to let self-doubt get the better of you. Particularly if you've never done anything like it before.Podcasting can be daunting when you don't know what you're in for but are a few simple things you can do to make sure those feelings don't stop you from starting a show.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasting-self-doubt/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

A lot of people hold themselves back from starting a show because they don't think they've got a good podcast voice.But when you're trying to connect with people you've never met your content, delivery and authenticity will matter a million times more than your voice.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-hosting-voice/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

A snazzy podcast player isn’t going to make up for a crappy show but it does form part of your brand.The way your podcast looks on your website can be an indication to some people of how professional it is. So, it’s important to think about the design of your podcast player.Luckily this isn't something you have to put together yourself because your podcast host will have one but which one do you choose?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-make-your-podcast-look-good-on-your-website/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

If you want listeners to keep checking in with your show you need to set an appointment with them so they know when to expect your content. That means you need to release your podcast on the same day every week.Growing an audience is all about building a relationship and if you want people to keep coming back they have to know where to find you.Showing your audience you're committed to them builds trust and trust is what encourages people to recommend your show.It's also what ultimately gives you the opportunity to monetise what you’ve created.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/when-to-release-your-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Editing your podcast takes up a huge amount of time so you don't want to make the process any longer than it needs to be. Or, heaven forbid, get to the editing stage and realise your audio is unusable.There are a lot of things you can do when you're recording a podcast to ensure, when you’re slicing away like Edward Scissorhands, you’re not thinking “This is a nightmare!”Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-make-editing-easier/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Podcast editing can be scary if you don't know what you're doing but not editing your podcast can be even scarier!Chances are, you’re not going to hit everything out of the park when you’re recording your show, so you’ll need to edit to make sure your listener gets the best possible content.Podcast editing is an essential part of the podcasting process if you want to give your listeners a high-quality show.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/do-you-need-to-edit-your-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Some people think there’s only one way to do a podcast...open the microphones and talk until you run out of things to say. And while there are some very successful shows that subscribe to that formula it’s not the only way to do a show.Chatting non-stop might seem like the easiest option when you’re new to podcasting. But just because you’re a beginner doesn’t mean you can’t think more creatively about how to deliver your content.Breaking your show up into podcast segments can be a great way to keep it interesting and make hosting much easier.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-segments/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

The letters USB and XLR refer to the way a microphone connects to the device that's recording your words. That device could be a computer if you're recording straight into audio software, or a portable recording device like a Zoom.Whichever way you decide to record your podcast you need to know which microphone is right for you, so you don't buy something that won't connect to anything.So what's the difference and which one should you choose?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/usb-xlr-podcast-microphones/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Conducting a pre-interview might seem like a pain in the butt when you've already got so much to do for each episode but it can really help you get the most out of your podcast guest.If you spend time during the pre-interview working out the best stories and advice your guest will be able to offer, you’ll be more able to focus the interview on those areas.Often you can get a lot of this from research. But if there’s not much online about your guest a quick phone chat can be a simpler way of honing in on the interesting bits so you don’t waste time when you’re recording.The last thing you want to do is book 30 minutes with someone only to only get to the good stuff 20 minutes in. A pre-interview can help you avoid that.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-guest-pre-interview/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Not every part of podcasting is as thrilling as sitting down with a high-profile guest or belly laughing with your co-host.But adding tags to your podcast MP3 files is a step that helps ensure your show goes out into the ether with all the right information attached. It also ensures your show can be enjoyed by people who might not be able to listen to your show.In this episode, I explain how to tag your podcast MP3s and which software I use.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/tagging-your-podcast-mp3/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Transcribing your podcast is the process of turning the audio of your episode into text so there’s a readable version on your website...a podcast transcript.If you’re thinking “isn’t podcasting about getting your show into people’s ears, not their eyes?” you’re right. But there are a few reasons why taking some extra time to transcribe your podcast is a good idea.In this episode, I explain the benefits of having a podcast transcript on your website and also where you can get it done.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/should-you-transcribe-your-podcast-episode/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Listening back to your podcast after it goes live can feel like an unnecessary step when you've spent so much time recording, editing and perfecting your podcast.But there are a few things that can happen between uploading your show and your listeners hearing it and you want to make sure every episode sounds exactly the way you wanted it to.In this episode, I share some of the things that can go wrong and why this is an important step in having a professional-sounding show.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/why-you-have-to-listen-to-your-episode-after-its-in-itunes/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Having a professional podcast intro and outro can be the difference between sounding like you've thrown something together and sounding like a professional show.If you want to create a complex version with a lot of bells and whistles you'll probably need to hire someone or you can go with a simple version using only music.Either way, you need a podcast intro and outro to book end your show and make sure it sounds professional.In this episode, I explain how to build the perfect intro and outro for your show and some things to look out for if you're hiring an audio producer.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-intro-and-outro/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Presenting your podcast solo is tough because there's nothing natural about sitting in front of a cold lifeless microphone trying to perform to listeners you can’t see.So how do you get the energy you need in your voice when you're presenting your podcast to no one?Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-engage-an-audience-presenting-solo/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

"Episode 0" is really just a wanky way of saying "introductory episode."This is the episode that sets up your show. It's also a place for you to introduce yourself to your audience and gives you some audio to submit to podcast directories.In this episode, I take you through why you should create episode 0 and what you can include in it.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-launch-your-podcast-with-episode-0/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Planning to record your podcast at home but wondering whether you're going to be able to get good enough audio quality to make sure it sounds professional?In this episode, I take you through how to make sure your podcast sounds amazing, even if you're recording it in your lounge room.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-record-high-quality-audio-at-home/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

The decision to swear on your podcast is, of course, entirely up to you.If you’re aiming your show towards adults and you want it to be edgy and a little bit naughty, that’s totally fine. After all, there are plenty of podcasts out there that are littered with swear words and are still hugely successful.But if you're planning on getting a little 'blue' you just need to make sure your audience is up to speed so they don't walk into something they weren't expecting.In this episode, I share some things to think about if you're planning to swear on your podcast to make sure your show appeals to as many people as possible.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-swear-on-your-podcast/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you're wondering how to grow your podcast audience, high-profile guests can feel like a silver bullet. But while having successful, well-known people on your show is hugely advantageous, it’s no guarantee your podcast will go from 10 listeners to 10,000 overnight.How effective a guest is at growing your podcast audience will depend on a bunch of factors that are entirely out of your control and in this episode I take you through them so you can make sure your expectations are realistic.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/growing-your-audience-with-high-profile-guests/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you’re new to podcasting it’s natural to want to script everything because having words on paper can feel like a warm security blanket. But reading from a script on your podcast immediately distances you from your audience.Why? Because you’re more focused on the page than you are on them.In this episode, I explain how to make sure you're prepared and have all the information you need in front of you without disconnecting from the people who are listening to your show.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-script-podcast-episodes/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

Do you need a podcast host when you're starting a podcast, or can you go it alone? What about your audio files...where do they go? On your website or is it more complicated than that? And how does your podcast get into directories like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify?In this episode, I explain why you definitely need a podcast host and what they do.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-host/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

The relationship you have with your podcast audience is the most intimate relationship of any media out there.When someone decides to listen to your show it's an active decision to focus on your content 100%. So it's important to make sure you're doing all you can to build a connection with that person because that connection is what turns people from listeners into fans.So how do you do that? In this episode, I share the most important word you can use in your podcast to make sure you're speaking directly to your audience and giving them the attention they deserve.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/the-most-important-word/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

To be a good podcast host you want your audience to feel like you're having a natural conversation with them. And to do that you’ve got to strike a balance between 'conversation' and 'performance.'The Holy Grail of podcast hosting is when your audience says things like "I feel like I know you" or "It feels like I'm hanging out with an old friend." So, in this episode, I share my tips on how to make sure you're presenting your podcast in a way that turns listeners into fans.Resources...Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/performance/My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I’ve worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting.I’ve worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I’ve been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink.I’ve also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I’ve overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool.So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place.Get in touch...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com

In each short episode I'll share actionable tips used by podcast professionals to create compelling content, connect with an audience and keep listeners coming back for more.If you've never podcasted before, if you've been winging it, or if you're a seasoned semi-professional who wants to take their show to the next level, this podcast is for you.About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.Resources...Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.auContact...Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com