Starting your own podcast is hard.
Making your podcast better is even harder.
So we asked 14 successful podcasters one question: Whats a podcasting tip that most people dont think about?
Heres what they said.
Eric Eddings, co-host ofThe Nod
Ruthlessly edit!
People are listening to more and more podcasts, so every second they are listening youre fighting for attention.
Listen back to your recording and jot down every moment you got bored, distracted or confused.
Then cut those parts out first.
Focus on giving your audience the best moments and literally ignore the rest.
Also consider order: Do the points of your interview/conversation/show build to a satisfying conclusion?
Rearrange it so they do.
Most podcasts start from the creators personal passions, which is great!
This process creates more teachable moments and inspires the audience into taking action in their own lives.
Maurice Cherry, host ofRevision Path
If youre using a tabletop microphone, dont hit the table!
Every time you hit the table, the microphone picks it up quite loudly.
And maybe to not sleep very much.
People dont listen in pristine environments so information needs to be clear, concise and easy to hear.
That should influence both technical and editorial choices.
Phoebe Judge, host and co-creator ofCriminalandThis Is Love
Everyone should get close to the microphone.
Just doing that can make a night and day difference.
Nate DiMeo, host and creator ofThe Memory Palace
c’mon write.
And I dont say that because my podcast is all written.
Tell them where theyre going.
Make them want to go there with you.
And then get going.
Too much pre-show rambling can be annoying to a listener.
Dont just include it because you dont know how to start your show.
It will make things easier for you when you better start publishing on a weekly basis.
If, for example, you have a passion for beekeeping and want to start a podcast about beekeeping.
Who are you talking to?
Those interested in starting a bee hive?
Those are two very different podcasts.
Simon Tillotson, producer ofIn Our Time
Its not all about the latest episode.
Make the most of your archive.
And dont forget some decent biscuits for your guests afterwards (as well as tea or coffee).
Our question was inspired by Redditor RevEnFuego, whoasked a similar question on r/podcastingand got great responses.
RevEnFuego included their own:
Listen/watch interview shows.
Watch Dave Lettermans new special, listen to Stern or Maron.
Listen to what they say and how they interact with people.
Dont steal their style, but notice what they do that make YOU want to keep listening.
In post, this makes syncing your tracks super simple.
Read more tips on Reddit, and tell us your own.
