LibGuides: Audio Recording: Podcasting Basics

What is a Podcast?

What is a podcast?
An article explaining what a podcast is, with examples of what they sound like, what’s popular and how to listen.

How to Start a Podcast

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Videos

Podcasting Overview
This article explains the steps for making a podcast from developing a concept to launching your podcast.
How to Start a Podcast
This complete step-by-step beginners guide covers everything from creating an initial idea to going live.

Podcast Outline
Want to make a podcast? Need help getting started? Here is a sheet to help you take the first steps in creating your podcast.

This video guides you through the equipment needed for a podcast, audio recording tips, audio editing software, and how to publish your podcast. Duration: 12 min

This online course walks you through each stage of launching your show, from planning to publishing. Duration: 35min

This video demonstrates how to use a lavalier microphone. Duration: 5min

How to Start a Podcast Using Audacity
An article that talks about how to start a podcast from the gear needs to where to host your podcast.
Creating Podcasts Using Audition
A step-by-step guide on creating a podcast using Adobe Audition.

In this tutorial, an Ableton Live Certified Trainer shows you how to use Ableton Live to create a podcast. Duration: 21min

Music and Sound Effects for Podcasts

How to Find Podcast Sound Effects
Where do you get sounds for podcasts? Here is a guide to finding podcast sound effects.
Purple Planet
Royalty free music downloads.

Podcasts about Podcasting

School of Podcasting
A podcast that helps you find out all about the world of podcasting. From planning, producing, and promoting your podcast along with tools and techniques.
Podcasting Step-By-Step
A podcast with helpful advice and tips for those who want to create a podcast of their own.

Podcasting Books

Podcasting for Dummies by Tee Morris; Chuck Tomasi
Call Number: TK5105.887 .M67 2017
ISBN: 9781119412199
Publication Date: 2017-10-02
Podcasting For Dummies offers a fast and easy way to get the know-how you need to produce and distribute your very own podcast.
So You Want to Start a Podcast by Kristen Meinzer
Call Number: TK5105.887 .M45 2019
ISBN: 9780062936677
Publication Date: 2019-08-06
Comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a podcast.
NPR's Podcast Start up Guide by Glen Weldon
ISBN: 9780593139080
Publication Date: 2021-06-29
This book talks you through each and every part of the podcasting process. You can flip through and use only the chapters you need or read the whole thing for a comprehensive look at podcasting.