Wayfare Podcast - Episode 7 - Creating a Good Recording Environment

Episode 7 - Creating a Good Recording Environment

09/05/24 • 20 min

In this episode, Jon takes a practical approach to podcast technology, focusing on the essentials for clear recording and strong visibility. He recommends affordable solutions like using an iPhone as a webcam and the Samson Q2U microphone for high-quality audio. Jon also emphasizes the importance of setting up a good recording environment, such as a soft room with sound-absorbing materials, to enhance sound quality. Additionally, he touches on the benefits of working with an audio editor and offers his team's services for post-production. Throughout the episode, Jon encourages listeners to engage in conversation and ask questions to learn more about podcasting.

Takeaways

Prioritize clear recording and visibility when selecting your podcasting technology.
Affordable solutions, like using an iPhone for a webcam and the Samson Q2U microphone, can deliver professional results.
A good recording environment should include sound-absorbing materials for optimal audio quality.
An audio editor can significantly improve your podcast's post-production.
Jon’s team offers audio editing services for podcasters.
Engage with the community, ask questions, and participate in conversations to enhance your podcasting experience.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Reminder
02:01 - Technology in Podcasting
04:25 - Affordable Options for Podcasting
09:18 - Creating a Good Recording Environment
11:19 - The Role of an Audio Editor
14:06 - Post-Production Work
16:21 - Technology as a Barrier of Entry
19:10 - Engaging in Conversation

Resources

Download the Wayfare Podcast Strategy Workbook
Need help with your podcast? CLICK HERE
Need help starting your podcast? CLICK HERE

Versions

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to:

Kath - Creating the podcast artwork (You can find more of her work here)
Anna - Wayfare's Admin Assist.
Matt - Graphics creation for the show
Dan - Post-production work

For any additional questions, please reach out through this link.

Thank you for listening!

Takeaways

Prioritize clear recording and visibility when selecting your podcasting technology.
Affordable solutions, like using an iPhone for a webcam and the Samson Q2U microphone, can deliver professional results.
A good recording environment should include sound-absorbing materials for optimal audio quality.
An audio editor can significantly improve your podcast's post-production.
Jon’s team offers audio editing services for podcasters.
Engage with the community, ask questions, and participate in conversations to enhance your podcasting experience.

Resources

Download the Wayfare Podcast Strategy Workbook
Need help with your podcast? CLICK HERE
Need help starting your podcast? CLICK HERE

Versions

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to:

Kath - Creating the podcast artwork (You can find more of her work here)
Anna - Wayfare's Admin Assist.
Matt - Graphics creation for the show
Dan - Post-production work

For any additional questions, please reach out through this link.

Thank you for listening!

Previous Episode

Episode 8 - Mastering Podcast Marketing: Artwork, Show Notes, and Searchability Strategies

In this episode, Jon dives into the marketing section of the podcast strategy workbook, covering key elements like podcast album artwork, show notes templates, keywords, hashtags, social media presence, web development, and email newsletters. He highlights the importance of creating eye-catching and on-brand podcast artwork to make a great first impression. Jon also emphasizes the role of show notes in communicating with listeners and explains how keywords and hashtags can enhance searchability. He concludes by offering different marketing strategies tailored to the type of podcast and encourages listeners to check out the show notes for more resources and to support the podcast.

Takeaways

Design podcast artwork that is eye-catching and aligns with your brand to make a strong first impression.
Use show notes to effectively communicate important information to your listeners.
Leverage keywords and hashtags to improve your podcast's searchability and categorization.
Tailor your marketing strategy based on the type of podcast, considering social media accounts, web development, and email newsletters.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to the Marketing Section of the Strategy Workbook
01:26 - Creating Eye-Catching Podcast Artwork
05:18 - Utilizing Show Notes for Effective Communication
07:48 - Improving Searchability with Keywords and Hashtags
09:43 - Marketing Strategies for Different Types of Podcasts
10:14 - Conclusion and Call to Action

Resources

Download the Wayfare Podcast Strategy Workbook
Need help with your podcast? CLICK HERE
Need help starting your podcast? CLICK HERE

Versions

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to:

Kath - Creating the podcast artwork (You can find more of her work here)
Anna - Wayfare's Admin Assist.
Matt - Graphics creation for the show
Dan - Post-production work

For any additional questions, please reach out through this link.

Thank you for listening!

Next Episode

Episode 6 - Tips for a Successful Podcast Launch

In this episode, Jon focuses on the content plan section of the podcast strategy workbook, explaining how it serves as a brainstorming tool for mapping out your podcast. He highlights the importance of jotting down episode ideas, guest lists, key questions, and creating a schedule and layout for the first five episodes. Jon stresses that having multiple episodes ready for launch can significantly boost listener retention. He also encourages flexibility in the content plan to allow for adjustments as the podcast grows and reminds listeners to rate, review, and share the show to help increase visibility.

Takeaways

The content plan is a vital part of the podcast strategy workbook, used for brainstorming episode ideas, guest lists, and questions.
Launching with multiple episodes can help retain listeners from the beginning.
Keep your content plan flexible, allowing for shifts as you develop your podcast.
Encourage your audience to rate, review, and share the podcast to help increase visibility and attract more listeners.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Strategy Workbook
01:00 - Creating a Comprehensive Content Plan
05:14 - The Importance of Multiple Episodes for Launch
07:25 - Curating Guest Lists and Questions
08:25 - Tips for a Successful Podcast Launch

Resources

Download the Wayfare Podcast Strategy Workbook
Need help with your podcast? CLICK HERE
Need help starting your podcast? CLICK HERE

Versions

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to:

Kath - Creating the podcast artwork (You can find more of her work here)
Anna - Wayfare's Admin Assist.
Matt - Graphics creation for the show
Dan - Post-production work

For any additional questions, please reach out through this link.

Thank you for listening!

Wayfare Podcast - Episode 7 - Creating a Good Recording Environment

Transcript

Jon (00:00.999)
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Wayfair podcast. For this episode, we are talking about technology and I'm looking forward to this particular episode just because tech's fun to talk about. My approach to tech is a little bit not as intense as some people like to communicate technology. I like to be a little bit more practical about it.
But we'll, we'll get into that in a little bit. the, before I, before I jump into the information though, I just want to