The Audacity to Podcast®

Podcasting is supposed to be full of passion. But what happens if you feel burned out and want to quit, or you can feel that coming? I share 10 tips to prevent the podcasting burnout, or save yourself from it.

Apple recently previewed the upcoming version of its mobile operating system, iOS 7. This version is a radical redesign from previous versions, but comes with some things that affect podcasters.

WARNING: strong opinions ahead! Proceed with caution and please add your own thoughts, additions, or disagreements in the comments. In my opinion, these are the top six clichés podcasters often forget, but that we should try hard to avoid with some creativity.

If you're focusing on only podcasting, you could be missing huge potential to grow your audience! My guest Ms. Ileane from BasicBlogTips.com will inspire you to add blogging to your podcast strategy.

Learn about a podcast-only RSS feed, three options for creating one, and how to fix if you already podcast without it.

Podcasters always want to know how to get more listeners or viewers. But you should also consider what you may be doing that is preventing you from growing your audience.

Everything about how your show is listed in the iTunes podcast directory (and many other podcast directories) is pulled directly from your RSS feed. Here's what you need to know to change the information.

I'm retiring my 5-episode pattern for Audacity focus, but I'll give you several tips to help when you decide to make big changes to your podcast. This topic was inspired by my own decisions for The Audacity to Podcast as well as a Twitter conversation with Reuben Hochstelter from French Press Podcast.

The simplest reason to get a mixer is to mix things and have more control. But mixers can make many tasks much easier for podcast production.

You've probably thought about starting a forum for your podcast. This can often be an amazing thing for your podcast. Consider these things before you launch a forum for your podcast.

As the original podcaster about podcasting, Dave Jackson has seen a lot of change in the industry. We talk about his experience, where podcasts are going, how to make money podcasting, and share some podcasting tips.

It's fun to talk about the big equipment podcasters use: microphones, mixers, software, cameras, and so on. But having a supply of these small accessories will keep you sane when you try to podcast.

Audacity can't edit videos, but it can edit the audio from videos. It's easy to import audio into an audio-editor for grabbing sound clips. I found this to be better than my previous analog recording workflow.

See and hear the difference between popular microphones for audio and video podcasts: Heil PR40, Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB, Nady SP1-1, and the Giant Squid Audio Lab lavalier.

Podcasters like to hang out with other podcasters and get help, learn about the tools, and share their experience. I think these are the best forums for talking about podcasting. My opinions are based on the frequency and quality of discussion. Please comment to share your favorites from this list or a place you think other podcasters should check out!

Apple recently emailed podcasters to remind them (again) about the requirements for being featured in iTunes. The language is very specific for easily misunderstood. I'll explain this for you and tell you how you can change your podcast cover art or add some if you don't already have it.

Learn what audio equipment, software, plugins, and other podcasting gear are all worth spending money to get. These will improve your podcast!

There are plenty of audio-editing software choices. So why go with a free, open-source app for professional productions?

Having a regular cohost in your podcast can make your podcast more conversational, personal, and more thorough with alternative perspectives. These tips will help you to podcast with others.

There comes a time in every podcaster's life when he or she wants to start another podcast. These questions and tips will help you determine whether it's right for you, and how to start well.

Hear how other podcasters will change their podcasting in 2013 to help reach new goals.

Hear the latest about Audacity's update, an important security update for PowerPress, the "podcasting patent" from Personal Audio, SpeakPipe's new paid plans, New Media Expo, and more in this "eleventy-first" podcast episode.

Learn how to edit audio projects much faster with simple tricks in Audacity.

2013 will be a big year of change for The Audacity to Podcast! I hope my sharing of my plans will inspire your podcasting.

"Peace on earth" is great, but podcast rivalry or antagonism can be painful and counterproductive. Instead, use these tips to build community among others podcasting in your niche. Check round 6 at http://PodcastersRoundtable.com for a great, relevant discussion!

Sometimes, you need a break from podcasting, whether planned or unexpected. Here are some tips for handling this with the least negative affect on your viewers or listeners.

Audacity is free and Adobe Audition is $349. Are there really benefits to Audition that are worth the big price tag? I share why Audition may be best for my podcasting workflow, but why you probably shouldn't switch.

Software, equipment, people, and accomplishments that podcasters are thankful for in podcasting. Links and shownotes at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/105

Not receiving emails or voicemails from your podcast listeners or blog readers? Then learn 5 things you can do to change that!

Podcasters and bloggers love feedback from their audience, but are you providing enough or the right ways for your listeners/readers to share their opinions? Learn eight options you can add for your community to share their perspective with you.

Hear several lessons you should learn for improving your podcast and standing out from the rest!

Hear from the inside and hindsight of how Daniel planned and organized the massive 100th episode, and hear tips for working with any other complicated podcast with lots of feedback, notes, and ideas.

Unique, profound, and unconsidered tips from other podcasters to help you make your podcasts so much better! Links and shownotes at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/100

External audio recorders provide many benefits and greater reliability over recording into PCs. Although recording directly into a computer can often be fine for podcasting, here are five reasons you may want to podcast with an external recorder.

Get podcasting answers on how to turn off selection snapping in Audacity, whether podcasting less than weekly hurts, how to end a limited-episode podcast and not be removed from iTunes, and how to reduce MP3 file sizes.

Bloggers and podcasters are panicking that Google could be shutting down FeedBurner. I don't believe that will happen, but these steps will explain how you can move anyway. You may want to change your feed so it uses your domain, but still filters through FeedBurner. Or you may want to completely abandon FeedBurner. The following information will help you in either case.

Follow these 7 steps to fix your podcast when you make big or little mistakes—even if you already published the episode! You may need to temporarily unpublish Re-edit your master files Change or keep the file name, depending on needs Re-upload to your host Refresh posts, links, and feeds Repost if you want all subscribers to redownload the correction Release a correction or mention it next time

Learn how to simplify repetitive tasks editing audio by making custom Chains in Audacity.

Monetize your blog or podcast easily with an Audible affiliate and earn $15 per FREE trial you refer!

When your podcast has goals, you have the right focus, you know where you want to be, and take steps to get there, nothing will stop your vision!

Learn when you should or shouldn't have a Twitter account for your blogging or podcasting brand.

Gmail is a fantastic email client, and I highly recommend it for podcasters. I'll show you how to use Gmail without giving a gmail.com address.

Recording into Audacity can be fun and easy. But organizing the projects, especially if you have many episodes, can seem overwhelming. Here are several to help you keep things organized.

Is FeedBurner still relevant and useful to bloggers and podcasters? I share 8 things FeedBurner can do, and 8 things it can't or shouldn't do, and let you decide based on your needs.

Learn how a few investments can improve your audio or video podcast. Each of these do cost time or money, but are well worth it!

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.

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.

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.

Hear Daniel J. Lewis's story of podcasting and how it enabled him to follow his dreams.

Learn how "business cards" for your blog or podcast can help you promote and grow your audience.