Podcast Podcast 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended bitrate for stereo podcast audio to balance quality and file size?
- 32 kbps
- 128 kbps (Correct answer)
- 256 kbps
- 320 kbps
Correct answer: 128 kbps
128 kbps stereo (or 64 kbps mono) is the industry standard that provides good audio quality while keeping file sizes manageable.
Question 2: What does 'podcast monetization via Patreon' primarily involve?
- Selling physical merchandise
- Offering ad-free or bonus content to paying subscribers (Correct answer)
- Charging per-episode download fees
- Licensing episodes to radio stations
Correct answer: Offering ad-free or bonus content to paying subscribers
Patreon lets podcasters offer supporters exclusive perks like bonus episodes, ad-free feeds, or early access in exchange for monthly payments.
Question 3: Which of these is a common reason podcast episodes get rejected by Apple Podcasts?
- Episodes longer than 60 minutes
- Missing or incorrect artwork dimensions (Correct answer)
- Using MP3 instead of AAC format
- Hosting on a third-party platform
Correct answer: Missing or incorrect artwork dimensions
Apple Podcasts requires artwork to be exactly 3000x3000 pixels in JPEG or PNG format; non-compliant art causes submission rejection.
Question 4: What is 'show notes' in the context of a podcast?
- A rating left by a listener
- A written summary, links, and resources accompanying an episode (Correct answer)
- The script used by the podcast host
- A transcript sent to advertisers
Correct answer: A written summary, links, and resources accompanying an episode
Show notes are the written companion to a podcast episode, typically including a summary, guest bios, links mentioned, and timestamps.
Question 5: What is a 'podcast network'?
- The internet infrastructure used to stream audio
- A group of podcasts under one brand or company sharing resources (Correct answer)
- A listener subscription service like Spotify Premium
- An app that aggregates podcast RSS feeds
Correct answer: A group of podcasts under one brand or company sharing resources
A podcast network is an organization that groups multiple shows together, often sharing advertising sales, production support, and cross-promotion.
Question 6: What technique do podcasters use to remove unwanted background noise during post-production?
- Compression
- Noise reduction/gating (Correct answer)
- Normalization
- EQ boosting
Correct answer: Noise reduction/gating
Noise reduction removes constant background hiss or hum, while a noise gate silences audio below a set volume threshold between speech.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a podcast 'media host'?
- To manage listener comments and reviews
- To store and serve podcast audio files and generate an RSS feed (Correct answer)
- To transcribe episodes automatically
- To distribute show clips on social media
Correct answer: To store and serve podcast audio files and generate an RSS feed
A podcast media host stores your audio files on their servers and generates the RSS feed that directories use to distribute your show.
Podcast Podcast 3
What is the recommended bitrate for stereo podcast audio to balance quality and file size?