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How to Start a Podcast in 2025 | Full Beginner’s Guide (Step-by-Step)

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*👩🏽‍💻 Book a free 20 minute call with me here:* https://calendly.com/hiwote/discoverycall

📥 *Download your 10 steps to launch your podcast:* https://www.newsletter.depthandcandor.com/

Want to start a podcast but feel overwhelmed by all the tech, tools, and steps? In this video, I walk you through how to start a podcast in 2025 — from idea to launch — using the exact process I teach inside my Emerging Voices Accelerator.

🎙 Tools I mention:
– Mic: Blue Yeti Nano
– Recording: SquadCast, Riverside, Descript
– Editing: Descript (text-based)

– Music: Epidemic https://share.epidemicsound.com/4906m4
– Hosting: Substack (for beginners)

Whether you’re creating a solo show, an interview series, or just want to explore your voice — this guide has everything you need to get started with clarity and confidence.

Videos mentioned:
https://youtu.be/devdnWQCQd4?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/qWktatmoC_Q?feature=shared

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvkmVENzz7Qu0026ab_channel=PodcastingwithHiwiG

### *🙋🏾‍♀️ Who am I?*

Hey, I’m Hiwote, but my friends call me Hiwi! 👋🏾

I’m a podcast producer, and I’ve worked on shows like *Where Should We Begin?* with Esther Perel, *This is Dating* (featured in TIME Magazine as one of the best podcasts of 2022), and other projects with brands like The New York Times, TED, and The Gates Foundation.

My goal? *To help aspiring podcasters gain the creative clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are.*

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### *Ready to start?*

✅ *Subscribe* for weekly tips on how to create and grow a podcast that feels like you.

📥 *Grab my free 10-step podcast launch guide:*
https://www.newsletter.depthandcandor.com/

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*Want to Stay Connected?*

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingvoicesstudio/

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiwote.getaneh

00:00 – Overwhelmed by Podcasting? Start Here
00:28 – Why You Can Trust Me (Producer Background)
01:26 – Step 1: Clarify Your Podcast Idea
02:31 – What Makes a Podcast Worth Listening To?
03:12 – Step 2: Write a Script or Episode Outline
04:47 – Why Structure Matters in Podcast Episodes
05:24 – Step 3: Record Your Podcast
06:34 – What Mic u0026 Tools Should You Use?
07:36 – Should You Start a Video Podcast?
08:30 – Step 4: Edit for Clarity, Not Perfection
09:53 – How to Edit Like a Pro (Even as a Beginner)
11:04 – Adding Music to Your Podcast
11:37 – Step 5: Publish u0026 Distribute Your Podcast
12:02 – Creating Podcast Cover Art
12:16 – What is a Podcast Host?
13:02 – Recommended Podcast Hosting Platforms
13:34 – Why Substack is Great for New Podcasters
14:15 – Build a Newsletter for Your Podcast Audience

How To Start A Podcast On YouTube (Complete YouTube Podcast Tutorial!)

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Here’s how to start a podcast on YouTube! In this complete guide to podcasting on YouTube, we’ll share everything you need to know about video podcasting for YouTube Podcasts.

— LINKS —
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)

Where To Find More From Jerry Potter:
► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrjerrypotter
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiveminutesocialmedia?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjerrypotter
► Website: https://mrjerrypotter.com/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA

Recommended Tool For Designing Your Podcast Thumbnail:
► Canva: https://primalvideo.com/go/canva-designer/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA

Best Podcast Software:
► Descript: https://primalvideo.com/go/descript/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA
► StreamYard: https://primalvideo.com/go/streamyard/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA
► Riverside.FM: https://primalvideo.com/go/riversidefm/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA
► Squadcast: https://primalvideo.com/go/squadcast/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA

Podcast Researching Tools:
► Answer The Public: https://primalvideo.com/go/answer-the-public/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA
► TubeBuddy: https://primalvideo.com/go/tubebuddy/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA

Recommended Videos:
► Best Podcast Microphones in 2024: https://youtu.be/vDGXu4YlWXk
► How To Create A YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/_IUBQY6bnkE
► Hosting Your Podcast on Other Platforms: https://youtu.be/KjWAzevs4SY

📕 Learn the 3 most powerful tools u0026 ranking strategies to 10X your traffic on YouTube! Grab the FREE YouTube Ranking Guide ► https://primalvideo.com/youtube-ranking-guide/?utm_source=youtubeu0026utm_medium=descriptionu0026utm_content=plothTBL1AA 📕

Timestamps:
00:00 How To Start A Podcast On YouTube (Complete Guide!)
00:49 What Do You Need To Start A Podcast?
01:06 #1 Who is Your Audience?
01:30 #2 Create A Podcast Title
03:00 #3 Write Your Description + What To Include
04:20 #4 YouTube Podcast Thumbnail Design
05:28 What Gear Do You Need To Start A Podcast?
08:50 What Software Do You Need To Start A Podcast?
10:48 Planning Your Podcast
12:57 How To Setup u0026 Upload Your Podcast on YouTube
17:44 How To Share Your YouTube Podcast?
18:30 Other Podcast Hosting Apps

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— How to Create a Podcast on YouTube for Beginners —
Podcasting has become incredibly popular over the past few years, and now YouTube has joined the other top podcasting platforms by implementing their own YouTube Podcasts feature. This is a great tool to help you reach more audiences and grow on YouTube!

But it can seem daunting with so many things to consider when you’re getting started… You need to know how to record a podcast, basic podcasting equipment, how to use YouTube podcasts, and more!

In this complete guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about YouTube Podcasting for beginners. From how to make a podcast for YouTube to some basic podcasting equipment to some top podcasting tips that will help you along the way!

– Related Content –
– YouTube Podcast: Beginner’s Guide: https://youtu.be/6xm3lbYyXZ8
– Our COMPLETE YouTube Creation Workflow:https://youtu.be/NUochGYM2AA
– How to Make a YouTube Video Intro:https://youtu.be/MKe0NlMLLao
– Best Royalty Free Music Sites:https://youtu.be/x26J79H1L18

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How to Start a Podcast – Beginner Podcasting Tutorial

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Want to learn how to start a podcast in 2022 fast and without overspending? I've published two of the most viewed podcasting tutorials on YouTube with millions of views, and I'm back with an updated version with everything you need in just one video. Here's how it's broken down:

0:00 Intro
2:27 The Only Equipment You Need to Start a Podcast
5:50 Recording Software
8:30 Your Podcast Details (i.e. show name, what to talk about, etc.)
14:23 Podcast Recording Tips
21:38 Publishing Your Podcast

👉 *NEW* Check out Fusebox.fm for the most inexpensive podcast host: http://www.fusebox.fm

Buzzsprout is also great, as recommended in the video: http://www.buzzsprout.com

Other items mentioned in this video, PART BY PART (some of the links below are affiliate links which means I get a little thank you money from Amazon or other companies. This is at no extra cost to you, however. Thank you in advance!)

1️⃣ The Only Podcast Equipment You Need 1️⃣ (2:27)

🎤 Samson Q2U Microphone: https://amzn.to/3oP0zzf
🎱 Windscreen Foam Ball: https://amzn.to/30lPZGB
⚡ Shock Mount by Sunmon with Adapter: https://amzn.to/3rYyPKu
💪 Boom Arm by Neewer: https://amzn.to/3rZ4Bak

2️⃣ Podcast Recording Software 2️⃣ (5:50)

🎸 Garageband (Mac Only): https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
🎸 Garageband Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhesskgmIsQ

🔊 Audacity (PC u0026 Mac): https://www.audacityteam.org/download/
🔊 Audacity Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl-WDjWrTtk

🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏽 Squadcast for Interview Recording: http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/squadcast
🎤 Zoom H6N Portable Recorder: https://amzn.to/3DM1qVH
🎤 Portable Rode SmartLav Lapel Microphone Kit: https://kit.co/PatFlynn/iphone-travel-podcast-kit-light

3️⃣ Your Podcast Details 3️⃣ (8:30)

🙋 In this section, I answer:

👉 What is your show about?
👉 How long should your episodes be?
👉 How often should you publish?
👉 What should the name be?
👉 What will your artwork for your podcast look like?

4️⃣ Podcast Recording Tips 4️⃣ (14:23)

For more tips and a cheat sheet, download the podcast cheat sheet here:
https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcast-cheat-sheet/

5️⃣ Publishing Your Podcast 5️⃣ (21:38)

Get on all of the directories with a hosting plan from Buzzsprout. They're incredible. Use this link to add more time to your plan and save some money:

http://www.patflynn.com/buzzsprout

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Lots of work was put into it, so thank you in advance for the help with the affiliate links above, and for bookmarking and sharing this for future reference!

If you'd like to check out one of my online courses to help you even more with starting and marketing your podcast, you can find Power-Up Podcasting here, which has helped thousands of people earn millions of downloads with their shows:

http://www.poweruppodcasting.com

Cheers, and here's to an awesome 2022 and the success of your show! Let me know what you think in the comments, and be sure to like this video if you found any value from it!

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