Podcast Method
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Podcast Method
Podcast veteran Dan Benjamin answers your questions about podcasting and recording, audio and video equipment, software, mic technique, pre- and post-production, workflows, and more.
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31 Episoden
Episode 31: A Quick Status Update!
I'm still making Podcast Method ... now on YouTube.
Episode 30: Podcasting from Home
Dan talks about the best microphone for recording at home, presidential mics, Zencastr, post processing (compression, normalization, and EQ), and your...
Episode 29: Recording Fort
Dan talks about the best ways to record a podcast with remote guests, route and record multiple audio sources with software, podcast industry statisti...
Episode 28: Born In The Halls
Dan talks about the Podcast Academy Awards, the podcast gold rush, new mics from Rode, transcription services, in-browser recording and editing, and y...
Episode 27: Waking Up
Dan talks about Spotify and The Ringer, rising podcast revenue, the size of podcast audiences, Chartable and IAB, SiriusXM and SoundCloud, Audio Hijac...
Episode 26: One Take
Dan talks about podcast networks (and the evolution of 5by5), and answers listener questions about how sponsorships really work and what sponsors want...
Episode 25: Stand Up
Dan talks about improving sound quality, motivation, mute switches, how and when to end a show, syncing audio and video, and more.
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Episode 24: Get Pumped
Dan talks about staying organized, working with a co-host, commitment, live streaming, sound dampening, budget friendly live call-in solutions, New &...
Episode 23: Production Values
Dan answers your questions about affiliate codes, post production tweaks, video skype calls, gain staging, audio interface migrating, trying out new m...
Episode 22: The Future
Dan talks about the start of 5by5 and its CMS, sticking to your wheelhouse, and answers listener questions about recording a double ender vs Skype rec...
Episode 21: Versatility
Dan talks about gear for recording in the field and in the studio, making specific vs. general podcasts, versatility in podcasting, the Cloudlifter vs...
Episode 20: Balance
Shifting the focus back to listener emails, Dan talks about finding a good co-host, balancing levels, story-style podcasts, replacement episodes, DMCA...
Episode 19: New Tools
Dan talks about new tools for podcasters, mic technique, naming your podcast, standing out as an independant podcaster, and answers your questions.
Episode 18: Commodities
Dan answers questions about interviewing Weird Al Yankovic, how podcasts are disruptive to radio, the importance of iTunes reviews, creating guest con...
Episode 17: Independent Voices
Dan talks about the importance of independent content, configuring Skype for optimum results, noise gating and compression for noisy rooms and environ...
Episode 16: Eliminating Barriers
Dan talks about techniques, websites, and apps you can use to prepare for podcasts and interviews, eliminating barriers between you and your listeners...
Episode 15: Back to Basics
Dan talks about the importance of getting back to basics, mastering mic technique, understanding your room's audio presence, icecast and nicecast, hav...
Episode 14: Rapport
From desktop mic booms to mix-minus, Dan answers listener questions about equipment, digital audio interfaces, how to apply effects to multi-track rec...
Episode 13: Media Figures
Dan talks about the affect "media figures" (aka famous people) are having on podcasting, the recent Midroll acquisition, Ira Glass going independent,...
Episode 12: A Level Playing Field
Dan talks about the importance of independent podcasts, guest contracts, booking your first sponsor, one-person shows, guest and co-host compensation,...
Episode 11: "The Essence of Podcasting"
Dan answers listener questions and talks about recording great interviews, making the switch from hulking desktop mixers with faders to digital mixers...
Episode 10: Don't Hold Back. Except Sometimes.
Dan talks about interviewing, holding back content, daily and weekly vs. evergreen episodes, the best day to release an episode, minimum downloads nee...
Episode 9: Saving Time
Dan answers listener questions about mic technique, affordable microphones, digital mixers, headphone amps, streaming video, USB vs. XLR microphones,...
Episode 8: Show Up!
Dan talks about growing your listener base, if podcast networks are right for your show, getting new listeners, recording multiple guests, the basics...
Episode 7: Time Shifted Radio
Dan talks about podcasts as creations vs. time shifted radio, recording (and not recording) when you're sick, ID3 tags, managing wires, the benefits a...
Episode 6: Hijacking
Dan talks about download tracking with podtrac and libsyn, other tools like Showbot and the topics engine, recording screencasts, the new Audio Hijack...
Episode 5: Content First
Dan Benjamin answers your questions on topics including how to put content first, working with remote guests, keeping focused, a Skype tips for good q...
Episode 4: Fine Tuning
Dan Benjamin answers listener questions about the importance of a regular show, submitting shows to iTunes, counting downloads and listeners, affordab...
Episode 3: Get Excited
Dan answers questions about promoting a show on iTunes, working with advertiser content, the importance of theme music for a podcast, how to handle Sk...
Episode 2: If It Sounds Good, It Is Good
Dan talks about recording multiple people remotely and in the same room, the importance of cover artwork, editing as a crutch, streaming live, and ans...
Episode 1: Getting Started
Dan Benjamin answers listener's Twitter questions about starting a podcast, accurate download tracking, microphones, recording equipment, and more.