“How do you start a podcast?”
I have received this question many times. You can see our Book Flood Podcast here.
You can spend a great deal of money to produce a podcast. I would not recommend doing so. It’s possible to get quality at an affordable price and it’s my thinking that you start from there.
Take a look at what I purchased below. These purchases all seemed reasonable to me.
| Product | Location | Description |
Riverside.fm | Research it here | This is your virtual studio; it’s what you buy, for not a lot of money, to see if podcasting is for you! |
| “Podcasting Made Simple” (Daniel Larson) | Research it here | This book jumpstarted me into podcasting! |
Blue Yeti Microphone | Research it here | The price/performance ratio makes this microphone a good choice for the new podcaster. |
2024 MacBook Air | Research it here | If you need a new computer at a reasonable price, the MacBook Air is the way to go. I love mine! |
OneOdio A70 headphones | Research it here | You will want headphones that you can plug into the microphone or into your computer. |
Podcasting Made Simple: The Step by Step Guide on How to Start a Successful Podcast from the Ground up
- Larson, Daniel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 180 Pages – 09/28/2020 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
$14.53
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Podcasting for Beginners Value Edition: How to Start and Get Your First Thousand Downloads, Featuring Podcasting Made Simple + Podcast Marketing
- Larson, Daniel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 386 Pages – 09/15/2021 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
$17.99
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Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming, Podcasting on PC and Mac, Condenser Mic for Laptop or Computer with Blue VO!CE Effects, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play – Blackout
- Custom three-capsule array: This professional USB mic produces clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube videos, Twitch game streaming, podcasting, Zoom meetings, music recording and more.;Blue VO!CE software: Elevate your streamings and recordings with clear broadcast vocal sound and entertain your audience with enhanced effects, advanced modulation and HD audio samples.
- Four pickup patterns: Flexible cardioid, omni, bidirectional, and stereo pickup patterns allow you to record in ways that would normally require multiple mics, for vocals, instruments and podcasts.; Onboard audio controls: Headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and mic gain put you in charge of every level of the audio recording and streaming process.
- Positionable design: Pivot the mic in relation to the sound source to optimize your sound quality thanks to the adjustable desktop stand and track your voice in real time with no-latency monitoring.
- Plug ‘n Play: Set up the computer microphone in seconds with the included desktop stand or connect directly to a mic stand or boom arm and instantly start recording and streaming on Mac or PC.
- Power Source Type: Corded Electric
$83.99
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Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Midnight
- LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE — With a powerful 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU, the blazing-fast MacBook Air with M3 chip is a superportable laptop that sails through work and play.
- BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE—Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.*
- PORTABLE DESIGN — Lightweight and under half an inch thin, so you can take MacBook Air anywhere you go.
- UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Amazing, all-day battery life so you can leave the power adapter at home.
- MORE ROOM FOR WHAT YOU LOVE — The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors.
$1,051.12
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