Podcasting for Dummies - News and Companion Podcast

Tee and Chuck go into some finer points of one of our favorite topics and one we've touched on throughout the book and this podcast series. Identifying the passion, keeping it alive, and what to do if it should start to fade. Have a listen! Get in touch Listener line 703-791-1701 Website Watch on Twitch

Tee and Chuck discuss some of the aspects of creating podcast to promote or publicize your products and services in order to generate interest and drive traffic.     00:00 Welcome and overview 02:58 An example of where we started 08:37 Another book example 13:17 Outsourcing and samples 20;42 Political Podcasting 25:32 Takeaways 29:26 Outro […]

Can you make money at podcasting? Tee and Chuck have a hard talk about monetizing your podcast, getting started on the right foot, keeping the momentum going, and how the podcast may only be a piece of the puzzle to your financial dreams. 00:00 Welcome and introduction02:23 Honest talk about making money09:39 Follow your passion12:16 […]

So you've got your podcast up and running and now it's time to spread the word. In this episode, Tee and Chuck cover several options (both free and paid), words of caution to avoid pitfalls, and a few tips from the old experts to get you going. 00:00 Welcome and introductions02:25 First easy tip – […]

How do you build a community and engagement with our listeners and viewers? What are some of those unspoken rules to be aware of to prevent you from getting banned? Let the duo with more than 30 years experience help you reach out to others without stepping on those landmines of the social media world. […]

Tee and Chuck discuss the value of show notes, some ideas and examples of what you can put in your show notes, and yes, they have some rabbit trails and odd stories to keep it fun. 00:00 Introducing show notes 01:24 A couple quick examples 06:32 Pingbacks 07:18 Time codes 10:27 Mentioning show notes 14:53 […]

The dynamic duo is back to take you through the penultimate step in creating your masterpiece podcast episode and changing the world. We break down the finer points of artwork, file naming conventions best practices, and touch on how to get your files to your server. Listening on your mobile device? Find the artwork at […]

Tee Morris and Chuck Tomasi talk about bit rates, sample rates, encoding, file sizes, ID3 tags, and all the file details you need to put on your podcast. 00:00 Introductions 01:52 Introducing Bit rates and sample rates 05:56 Compression 07:56 A closer look at bit rates 11:51 Methods to export and convert 15:22 Lossless and […]

Tee and Chuck cover some of the finer points of editing. 00:00 Introductions02:16 The Ethics of Editing7:30 When is it appropriate to edit13:51 Do you review15:33 Intros and outros and automation17:56 The soft costs of branding22:37 Bed music, royalty free and copyright30:40 Practice the basics of editing31:14 Deeper look at intros and outros34:04 Our outro […]

You’ve read the chapters up to this point. You’re feeling prepared, but there’s still something holding you back. Tee and Chuck bring you more tips and share their experience of things you can do to build your confidence and reap the rewards of your podcast! 00:00 Introductions03:12 Chapter Introduction08:50 Prep & Do-overs11:10 Retrospectives and feedback12:25 […]

Tee and Chuck share their 30+ years of advice, experience, and expertise about what to do (and not to do) regarding podcast interviews. We also have some fun stories to share. Apologies for a few of audio dropouts in this episode. Internet, ‘nuf said. Topics Intro & banter Interviewing and being interviewed Canned and Wildcard […]

Tee and Chuck talk about the many things to consider about starting your podcast adventure aside from the hardware and software. Topics Introduction Pick a topic and identify your audience Differentiating yourself Standing behind your own voice Promoting and business cards Outline vs. script Adjusting your tone based on topic The caution of a scripted […]

Tee and Chuck discuss what it takes to record “on the road”. When you’re not in the studio, what are the challenges to getting clean audio and how can you address them? Topics Introduction Environment Sidebar: Edward James Olmos How much ambience do you want? Tee’s story about the break room Mitigating background noise with […]

So many choices, options, and prices – which software is right for your? Tee and Chuck help you sort through what you need to do audio editing for your podcast. Topics and links Tangent: Hot Fuzz (Movie) Non-linear editing Ethical editing Linear editing Tip: Recording an audio patch or pickup Audacity Tangent: Open Source Software […]

This bonus episode comes from content that was meant for a special chapter in the book we called “10 Original Podcasters”. These are people who started podcasting around 2004 and 2005 and are still going today either with their original show or another they still host. Some have grown to celebrity status with audiences in […]

This is the final episode of our planned 3rd season program. Thank you for listening. Thank you for buying the book. Thank you for all the support. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or drop us a voicemail at 703-791-1701. We’d love to hear from you! Stay subscribed to get any […]

Tee and Chuck talk about doing video. They share their experiences about lighting, camera angles, background, consistency, scripting, editing, their processes, some short cuts, and more. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or drop us a voicemail at 703-791-1701. We’d love to hear from you!

Podcasting is a social network. It’s one of the things that makes podcasting so great. Tee and Chuck share their thoughts about taking your virtual podcast network to IRL (in real life) or “meat space” meet ups. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or drop us a voicemail at 703-791-1701. We’d […]

Tee and Chuck talk about some of the challenges and unique opportunities of going from creating a podcast to creating a live stream. What manner of blasphemy is this! Isn’t this supposed to be about podcasting? You might be surprised to learn what it takes to extend your content to a new channel. What do […]

Music can really enhance your podcast. It can set a brand, help the listener transition from one segment to another, and more. This episode can help you learn to do it right. Everything from where to get music (legally), to how to mix it with voice, and more. What do you think? Share your thoughts […]

Listener/Reader Jake writes in and asks about remote rigs for doing interviews. Tee and Chuck offer a few different suggestions to make remote recording easy and stay on budget. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or drop us a voicemail at 703-791-1701. We’d love to hear from you!

Tee and Chuck discuss podcast analytics. Should you care? Where should you look? Start understanding what the data REALLY means and what can happen if you don’t understand it. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or drop us a voicemail at 703-791-1701. We’d love to hear from you!

Tee and Chuck talk about some of the handy hardware and software accessories that can make your podcast sound great and frankly, more fun to produce. They also cover the costs, time, and other caveats involved with adding more weapons to your podcast arsenal. Items mentioned in this episode: Pop filters and windscreens Headphone amps […]

Tee and Chuck sit down and talk promos. These are those in-show “advertisements” for other podcasts. We’ll cover them top to bottom including what you should (and should not) include in a promo, where you can find other podcasts, and how to get your promo out there. And of course, we’ve got plenty of examples. […]