The Podcast Beginner’s Fast Start Guide — Big Technology Edition

Everything you need to know about starting a podcast, from a veteran podcast host and producer.

You’ve decided to start a podcast. Great, you’re in the right place!

I’m a longtime journalist and the host of Big Technology Podcast, a show that does 1 million+ downloads annually. So let me tell you everything you need to know to get going.

Recording

To begin with, you’re going to need to record your show. Do not do this on Zoom! Zoom audio sucks. The best way to get good audio is to use purpose-built podcasting software. This software, like Zencaster or Riverside, records your audio and your guest’s audio on the browser — giving it a locally downloaded feel, not some Voip garbage — and then makes the tracks available for download soon after. I’ve used both, and like Riverside the most.

Mixing

Riverside post-recording view, including the option to mix and export audio and video.