Podcast Writing Starting A Podcast 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of defining a podcast 'niche' before launching?

Accepted Answer

To attract a focused, loyal audience

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To reduce recording equipment costs

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To avoid paying hosting fees

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To eliminate the need for editing

Question 2

Which audio file format is most commonly used for distributing finished podcast episodes?

Accepted Answer

MP3

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RAW

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PSD

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TIFF

Question 3

What does an RSS feed do for a podcast?

Accepted Answer

Delivers new episodes to apps and directories automatically

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Edits the audio for you

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Generates show artwork

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Writes your episode scripts

Question 4

Why is consistent episode artwork important when starting a podcast?

Accepted Answer

It builds brand recognition in crowded directories

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It improves the audio quality

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It is required to record audio

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It reduces hosting bandwidth

Question 5

What is a 'podcast host' (hosting service) responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Storing audio files and generating the RSS feed

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Interviewing your guests

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Recording your voice

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Designing your logo

Question 6

When starting out, what is a realistic reason to script or outline episodes?

Accepted Answer

To stay on topic and maintain a steady pace

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To avoid needing a microphone

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To skip the editing process

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To remove the need for a host

Question 7

What is the recommended approach to episode length for a new podcast?

Accepted Answer

Match length to content value, not a fixed rule

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Always exactly 60 minutes

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Never exceed 5 minutes

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Length is set automatically by hosts