Our clients often ask what the ideal length of a podcast is, some even come with a clear idea of a duration already.

In 2022 the Central Intelligence Agency released its first episode of its new podcast 'The Langley Files'. You may be wondering why such a secretive institution is getting into the intimate medium of podcasting? And what does this mean for a new era in podcasting? To learn more about Podstarter and read our other blogs, visit: https://www.podstarter.io/podstarter-blog

So many people want to launch a podcast and become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information. Knowing what you should focus on is essential. Here are 4 basic tips to stop podfade (the slow grind to a halt and eventual death of a podcast). Read the full blog post here: https://www.podstarter.io/podstarter-blog/4-ways-to-stop-podfade

Launching a podcast can seem overwhelming at first, but it may not be as daunting as you initially think! This this PLOG, producers Grace and Sarah go over the tasks you need to put in motion to get your podcast off the ground and into the ears of listeners.

Mark Asquith is the CEO of Rebel Base Media and Captivate.fm. He is a prolific thought leader in the podcasting space with a focus on creating platforms that are user focused. Mark narrows in on the importance of creating online spaces dedicated to your podcast and the limitations you may face if you choose to overlook this step. There is an audience for anything in podcasting. The more you engage with that audience, the better.

Many podcasters are perfectionists, and this can often stand in our way, even before you launch. In this week's PLOG, producers Grace and Sarah discuss MVP: minimal viable podcast. What exactly does it take to overcome insecurities to hit "publish" and how can we manage expectations going into starting a podcast journey. They chat about the basic assets to get to your MVP, overcoming perfection paralysis, figuring out your definition of success and managing expectations.

Maintaining a weekly podcast is a huge undertaking. This week’s guest has learned a lot over a span of 4 years. Sarah MacLellan is the host of the InTalksicated Podcast - a weekly comedy podcast with over 200 episodes. Sarah is the perfect example of a podcaster who dove in and learned podcasting by doing - mistakes included. She also evolved her weekly show to include video episodes. For Sarah, all the work is worth it for the chance to connect with an audience and build a community.

In PLOG #2, producer Rhys and studio engineer Connor chat about various production styles and how they can help elevate your podcast. It's important to know your audience and the purpose of your podcast in terms of deciding which production elements can improve the experience for your listeners (and which ones will just get in the way!). Rhys and Connor close their chat but talking about how taking risks is important for the growth of your podcast. For more information about Podstarter services, visit our website.

Imagine having a podcast that puts the guests before the audience. Jeff White has a wonderful take on podcasting, he uses it to build a community within his industry. Over a period of years, The Kula Ring has allowed Jeff and his team to grow their brand and profile.

Introducing the Podstarter PLOG Series! In our first PLOG, producer Sarah MacLellan and studio engineer Connor Sampson sit down to discuss tips and tricks to increase your audio quality including microphone placement, setting up an ideal environment for podcasting, avoiding unwanted noises and more. We also talk about basic recording etiquette we have both learned through our experiences with podcasting.

Our first guest is huge, we have the one and only Chris Boyce from rockstar podcast company, Pacific Content. Pacific Content makes shows for Slack, Adobe and many huge brands. We were lucky enough to get Chris to share his experiences from the rise of this company and the work they do. This is a real opportunity to hear the perspective of an industry leader.

After a prolonged break, we are back with our second season of Podstarter. We hope to excite, inform and entertain you with stories from some of the podcast industries most exciting voices. Season 2 will feature a wide range of voices and stories from across the podcasting world.

You started a show with a childhood friend, and after years of recording and dozens of episodes your audience is growing. However, the show is going in a direction you feel uncomfortable with and the tone doesn't suit you. How do you find a way to take control or go your separate ways without sacrificing all you have worked hard to build?

If you are one of the many people stuck at home with time on your hands, maybe now is the time to launch that new podcast. Maybe you miss family and friends and want to broadcast updates or messages of support? For this episode Jon and Rhys discuss the article they recently published, aimed at helping people with the urge to start but who lack the resources. We have prepared a basic outline of how you can get started with nothing more than your smart phone.

Imagine making a one off podcast and dropping it onto a feed just for fun. Now imagine getting chased by a new and sudden audience who want more. Such is the story of Sarah Rhea Werner’s Girl In Space podcast. We talked about how creative experiments blossom into new opportunities, Adapting and learning as your audience grows, and the reward of inspiring others to create.

Greg Hemmings and Dave Veale were early to the podcasting game, starting their show way back in 2014. As the first team to start talking about the B-Corp movement though a podcast, they have become a go-to resource and dominant voice in their genre. We talked about being the first to launch in your genre, podcasting as a networking tool, and building live events around your show.

We put our money where our mouth is and head out into the real world. Testing our Zoom H6, we use environment to explore different soundscapes and discuss the challenges of recording outside. From a normal office space, to a busy street, to a hill overlooking the city, we experiment as it happens. We cover using the different soundscapes to enhance narrative, being aware of your environment and how it can change, and extra tricks to weave your narrative.

Hosted by technology entrepreneurs Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov, the "Veterinary Innovation Podcast" features discussions with industry leaders and innovators about the challenges they are facing and how to address them. With topics ranging from cannabis use to industry burnout, you won’t learn this in vet school! We spoke to Shawn about their ambitious, fast growth strategy that has seen some very early successes alongside some feel good moments.

We spoke to Steve Austins, who along with his wife Marina set up Bengo Media. Bengo are passionate about the power of audio in building loyal audiences and, with decades of combined experience in BBC radio, the duo offer the podcast industry an exciting new business model.

The first full record with our flexible, teachable, portable studio. Recorded in your typical business meeting room, which was not completely silent and had no acoustic treatment, we finally get to try out our super-flexible studio. It can be rigged in an empty room in 20 minutes, can accommodate up to 6 voices (including someone calling in), and can be stripped down for hand held, on-the-fly recordings.