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PodcastMar 17, 202668 min read

How To Create A Podcast 2026

Podcast Questions and Answers

Create a Spotify account.
Choose a podcast hosting platform.
Copy your RSS feed link.
Open Spotify for Podcasters.
Add your podcast info.
Review and submit your podcast.

Recording directly into audio editing software
Recording via video conferencing software, e.g., Zoom, Skype
Recording via a remote recording platform -designed to record podcast audio
Recording using a portable recording device

Click GET STARTED.
Paste in the link to your podcast’s RSS feed.
We’ll send a verification email to the address in your RSS feed. Copy the 8-digit code from that email and paste in the submit form.
Add podcast info like the category, language, and country.
Review the info, then click SUBMIT.

Sponsorships
Direct support, including premium content
Affiliate sales
Complementary products

Convert your audio files into video
Present a podcast on your webcam
Use external cameras to record the show
Use screen capture to record the show

In the Podcasts app, click Podcasts in the upper-left Menu bar.
Selecting Preferences in the Podcasts app
Under General > Automatic Downloads, uncheck the box next to Enable When Following

Open the Podcasts app.
Go to the Library tab, then tap Shows.
Tap the show to see all of its episodes.
Find the episode you want, then touch and hold the episode.
Tap Remove Download.

On your Android phone or tablet, open Google – Podcasts and Google podcasts.
At the bottom, tap Home Home.
At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial and then Podcast settings.
Under “Downloads,” tap Auto downloading.
Turn on Auto-download new episodes.
Under “Your subscriptions,” turn on podcasts you want to auto-download.

Select a topic (ideation)
Construct an imaginary listener (marketing)
Decide on a show angle (ideation)
Specify your brand concept (marketing)
Select your recording equipment
Write or find a script for five cogent episodes.
Record your shows and edit your content.
Produce or order a podcast intro
Add an intro and a call to action.
Finish the description and cover image for your podcast.
Add your podcast episodes to a hosting service
Open a podcast account with Apple and submit a new show.
Establish a webpage for your program (marketing) Plan your launch
(marketing)
Work together in your community (marketing)
Create some advertising materials (marketing)
Offer to appear as a guest on other podcasts (marketing)
Post articles or transcripts of your programs on your website (marketing)
Establish a schedule for consistently recording and releasing new episodes.
Begin airing your new show.

Make use of the audience of your guest
Spread the word on social media in a variety of ways.
Make at least 3 episodes available on opening day.
Create a YouTube video from the audio.
Submit your podcast to aggregators and podcatchers.
Write down the audio.
Host a two-week rating celebration.
Hold a giveaway competition
Ask colleagues to mention you
Appear as a guest on other podcasts

Open the Podcasts app.
Browse or search for a show, then tap it.
Touch and hold the episode that you want to download.
Tap Download Episode.

Find sponsorship deals.
Become a sponsor for another podcast.
Join an advertising network.
Sell show merchandise.
Offer premium paid content.
Create tiered premium content.
Accept donations.
Use affiliate marketing.
Share video or audio recordings of your show on YouTube.
Host live podcast recording events.

Open Settings > Podcasts.
Scroll down to Podcast Settings.
Toggle on Continuous Playback.

Import your previously recorded audio For your main audio track, such as narration, interviews, and discussions, use Track One. Put the audio files in order (e.g., intro narration, interview, outro). The audio will show up on various tracks when you import numerous tracks. Transpose it such that one track contains only the audio. Keep a track below vacant for editing. Later in the editing process, you will add music, sound effects, or other audio.
Listen to your work once more Select the pieces you want to keep or remove, and consider whether you want to rearrange them.
Remove any background noise you don’t want, such as computer noise or background hiss. Utilize the noise-canceling tool.
Remove unwanted content Delete any content you won’t be using. Don’t bother about coughing or other tiny noises that you wish to fix for the time being; focus on the massive portions that you don’t need.
Arrange everything in the proper sequence. Move objects around temporarily in the empty track.
Go over the audio and remove all the distracting noises.
Maintain a constant volume level throughout the podcast.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED – Boost audio quality. Use the compressor tool to make certain passages sound louder, more “in your face,” softer, etc. Use the equalization tool to change the frequencies, such as to make a voice less nasal or deeper.
Include sound effects or music. Bring your music and sound effects.
Export the completed podcast. Consider your metadata and then export it as an mp3.

Reach Out to Sponsors Directly
Partner With a Hosting Service
Join a Podcast Network
Use a Directory

Launch the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Find the podcast’s page where you wish to post a review. You can choose it from your library or search for “Blogging Creatives on Fire” to locate it. Remember that you must visit the series website, which displays all the episodes, rather than just the page for a specific episode.
Locate the “Ratings & Reviews” subhead by scrolling down.
Click “Write a Review” under the reviews that have been highlighted.
After that, choose a star rating at the top; you can decide between one and five stars.
Enter a title for your review in the text box at the top. Then type your review in the lower text area. You have 300 words to use in your review.
When finished, click “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner of the screen
Enter a nickname if you have never left a podcast review before. Every review you post will have your moniker next to it.
Tap OK after choosing a nickname. Your review might not be displayed immediately, but it should be published soon if you didn’t write anything offensive or spammy.

Keep it conversational
Use delivery notes
Allow for some riffing
Describe the scene
Maintain a reasonable pace
Be yourself
Show the introduction
Guest introductions
Sponsor ad messages
Show outro
Calls to Action (CTAs)

Establish A Facebook Page From Your Personal Account
Make a Content Calendar
Disseminate Good Content
Interact With Your Audience
Participate in Facebook Groups
Invest in Facebook ads
Work with influencers

Keep it brief and sweet.
Use wordplay.
Include your company name
Transmit the mood
Think about the searchability
Consider word-of-mouth discovery.
Repeat saying the name of your podcast aloud.
Obtain commentary from your network.

On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts.
Tap a podcast and then an episode and then Download Download.

On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts.
At the bottom, tap Activity. Subscriptions.
Tap More. Add by RSS feed.
Enter the feed URL.
Tap Subscribe.

Plan your podcast
Create a podcast brand
Set up your equipment
Choose recording software
Prepare for your podcast recordings
Record a few first episodes
Edit your podcast recordings
Publish your podcast show
Promote and monetize your podcast
Assess your podcast’s success

CALL TO ACTION (CTA) You’ve provided listeners with something valuable for free, whether the episode was entertaining, informative, or thought-provoking. Depending on your current priority, you should employ different CTAs.
Teaser for the Upcoming Episode Draw your audience into the upcoming episode Tease the next episode’s content to give listeners a cause to tune in again.
The Credits You might want to express gratitude to those who helped make your show possible. This could apply to the hosts, guests, editors, and producers of the podcast, as well as any Patrons who support the show financially. This list of credits generally appears during the podcast’s outro.
Sign Off Feel free to use your imagination to create a distinctive sign-off for your performance (a good pun never goes amiss). However, it doesn’t have to be difficult. The appropriate response is “bye” or “see you next week.”

Set out 10 to 15 minutes each day to interact with your audience
Pay attention to your viewers
Connect to other podcasters
Promote yourself as a guest
Encourage sharing from your guests
List your podcast in a variety of podcast directories
Have your episodes transcribed
Post your episodes on multiple websites
Experiment with advertising on social media You occasionally need to take a small action.
Mix up your social postings

Go to the podcast show page.
Find the subscribe link in the show description.
Enter your details and tap Subscribe.
To unlock the podcast and listen, tap activate on Spotify. Or, copy the Private RSS Link and paste it into any podcast app.

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