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Even though budgeting may be boring, it’s worth planning in advance. In this article, we walk you through the basics of figuring out your podcast budget.
For podcasting, it’s important to have a pair of headphones. In this article, we will look at some of the best podcast headphones, considering factors such as noise canceling, comfort, sound quality, and convenience.
Do you need WordPress for your podcast hosting account at Castos? Nope, you don't need WordPress, but it offers of a lot advantages when paired with Castos.
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If you’re new to podcasting and want to try new ways to grow your audience, video marketing is a great way to go. In this short guide, we cover several video marketing tactics and strategies you can use to help grow your podcast in 2023.
Building and nurturing a strong online community is crucial for businesses, organizations, and individuals. In this article, we share our top picks for the best community software, along with the key features and benefits of each platform.
It's easy to import a podcast into the Castos dashboard. Our systems will download your entire library of episodes and place them into your podcast hosting account. Watch the video to learn more!
Whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster having the right mic stand is crucial for getting the best sound quality. In this article post, we take a look at the best mic stands on the market and break down their features and benefits.
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Stuart and Matt talk about 2022 and the future of podcasting, big tech's last year, the recession, and how those things affected podcasting as an industry, as well as what 2023 will hold for Audience and the industry in general.
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Podcast marketing is similar to marketing other types of content, but with a few twists. In this article, we offer our recommendations of the best podcast marketing tools that will help you attract new audiences and grow your listenership.
In this guided podcast launch course, we explore the fundamentals of launching a successful podcast for a small team/business. This course is tailored to the individual who is leading the podcast efforts for an organization working in a team environment.
Canva is a powerful design tool, but it does have some limitations. You may be looking for another option that offers powerful tools, an easy-to-learn experience, and a low cost. Consider trying these Canva alternatives.
On this episode, we go into our 3 Clips archives. This one is hosted by Jay Acunzo and is with guest Lizzy Peabody. This episode focuses on narrative podcasting and how to create an immersive experience, especially if you don’t have a ton of resources.
Listen to this clip from our latest episode - our 2022 Wrap-Up. Download and share the entire episode: buff.ly/3Wy1R0f
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A little over a year ago Adobe launched a project Shasta, which aimed to take on Descript and text-based audio editing apps. Twelve months later, it's now called : Adobe Podcasts (beta). In this video, we compare it to Descript.
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Listen to this clip from our latest episode - our 2022 Wrap-Up. Download and share the entire episode: buff.ly/3Wy1R0f
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A scripted intro can set the tone for your podcast, give listeners an idea of what to expect, establish your podcast's brand, and make it more recognizable. In today's video, we take a look at how we create the intro for episodes of the Audience podcast.
Listen to this clip from one of our recent episodes: Creating Complex Characters with Jenny Turner Hall and Florencia Lozano. Download and share the entire episode:
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AI text generators are powerful tools to generate text. But what exactly are AI writers, and how do they work? In this article, we will explore the basics of AI text generators and discuss some of the key benefits and limitations of these tools.
Listen to this clip from a recently re-aired 3Clips episode: Smithsonian's Sidedoor. Download and share the entire episode:
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Stuart chats with award-winning playwright Jonathan Goldberg about how he builds a world for the stage and behind the mic for his podcast, “The Fall of the House of Sunshine.” How do you create and portray a believable world for your podcast?
Consumer accessible Artificial Intelligence is getting better by the day. We recently started an OpenAI account to test ChatGPT and the results were pretty amazing. Read: Scary :)
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Listen to this clip from a recently re-aired 3Clips episode: Smithsonian's Sidedoor. Download and share the entire episode:
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Beyond having to worry about whether your content is enthralling, you have to ensure you have the right podcasting equipment. In this article, we round up the best DSLR microphones for any budget.
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We chat with Jenny Turner Hall and Florencia Lozano about how they created a high-concept podcast with a complex protagonist. With the rise of fiction podcasts and docuseries, some podcasts now require better stories and compelling characters.
The Dynamo app now supports the ability to make quote cards to help promote your podcast. Dynamo is a super easy Canva alternative for podcasters to make cover art and other marketing graphics for your podcast.
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Podcasting can be a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with the world, but not if you’re making some of the biggest podcast mistakes. In this guide, we’ll teach you the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid.
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Matt chats with Sam Sethi (2019 Best Newcomer of the Year at the Community ) about what he’s been up to and about the future of podcasting. They discuss Elon Musk, opensource tech, and what it’s like getting some hard criticisms from big names.
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In this live streaming setup ultimate guide, we show you the key pieces of equipment you need to go live. You can get started with some basic equipment, some of which you probably have already.
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The Oaknut WordPress theme is an easy to use alternative to Linktree for WordPress. You get all of the customization of WordPress, flexibility for building your own layout/content, and you own your content.
Podcast sponsorships are a powerful monetization strategy, capable of turning your hobby into a full-time career. In this article, learn how to write a proposal that drives profitable partnerships.
Dirt Cheap is all about the world of cheap paperback novels. We talk with Amanda Meadows and Geoffrey Golden about what it is like to collaborate with a loved one on a creative project, the importance of structure, and the balance needed with banter.
The Samson Q2U is one of the most popular microphones for new and experienced podcasters. In this Samson Q2U review, we explain what makes this podcasting mic one of the best and help you decide if it’s right for your podcast setup.
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Matt chats with Sam Sethi about what he’s been up to and about the future of podcasting. Listen here: buff.ly/3OVtuwU
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Worried about Twitter? Looking for a new home for all your podcast goodness? In this video, we show you two alternative to Twitter for podcasters seeking a new community.
On this episode, Stuart chats with photographer Allen Clark about photography, his journey as an artist and podcaster, and what it’s like to photograph a president.
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A mixer is the central hub of any production. They give you control, flexibility, and tools to produce high quality audio. Which digital mixer should you buy? In this guide, we offer our list of the best audio mixers for podcasting.
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The rise of QR codes for marketing and promotions has surged in recent years. In this blog post, we will go over the benefits of podcast marketing with QR codes and ways to fast-track and scale up your podcast promotion using QR codes effectively.
In this webinar recording, we cover seven ways to record great audio for your podcast production. We start with the basics and then work our way up to the more complex areas of audio engineering.
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