The Jet Streamer Podcast

Get caught out with copyright and you're going to have a bad time. So how do you avoid it? In this episode we go through the most common copyright traps for podcasters, and how you might avoid them.

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You might switch podcast hosts for a number of reasons. Whether it's that you've outgrown your current hosting plan (maybe your podcast is awesome and you're getting too many downloads?!) or you're not happy with your current podcast host, switching can be a little intimidating.

In this episode, we go through the considerations before you switch, the process of making the switch, and some pitfalls of switching- some things...

On this episode of the Jet Streamer podcast, we're talking about... talking!!

Interviewing people can be a pretty intimidating topic, especially if you're interviewing someone who you might look up to. But it doesn't have to be that way! On this episode, we'll look at why you might interview people, and some of the tips and tricks you might use to get the best out of your guest, meaning that your audience will come away hav...

It seems like an absolute no-brainer, doesn't it? If you're going to all that trouble to record a podcast, spending hours putting your content together and organising interviews, then you want to video it as well and release it as video content too, right? Well, it's not as simple as that, unfortunately. 

In this episode we cover:

• What actually does a 'video podcast' mean, and how is it distinct from an audiogram, or a n...

We all want to save money, right? And podcasting can get really expensive, really quickly.

So I picked up a microphone stand for thirty bucks to try and find out- is the expensive accessory really worth it? Can you find a good deal that will help you get into podcasting on the cheap? And what other places can you save money for podcasting?

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The stand is the "Influencer Microphone Boom Desk Kit", which I pic...

Podcast burnout is a very real thing in the podcast world. For whatever reason, burning out is extremely common amongst new podcasters- with the average podcaster only releasing eight episodes before they fade away. So why is this? And how can we prevent it?

In the third and final episode of this three-part 'series within a series', we're changing it up! Before you throw in the towel and quit podcasting altogether, ...

Podcast burnout is a very real thing in the podcast world. For whatever reason, burning out is extremely common amongst new podcasters- with the average podcaster only releasing eight episodes before they fade away. So why is this? And how can we prevent it?

In this, the second episode of our three-part series-within-a-series, we talk about re-evaluating your show (and your expectations) to maybe change it up a little bit a...

Podcast burnout is a very real thing in the podcast world. For whatever reason, burning out is extremely common amongst new podcasters- with the average podcaster only releasing eight episodes before they fade away. So why is this? And how can we prevent it?

In the first episode of this three-part 'series within a series', we look at one of the key reasons you'll stop enjoying your podcasting: biting off more than you can c...

After you release your podcast to the world, it's time to start the real work- making sure that your listeners know about your podcast and want to listen to it! Marketing your podcast is super important, as it allows your ideal listener to find your podcast and allows you to get the most value possible from the time you put into making your podcast. 

We cover:

• Finding listeners for your podcast and making sure you don't ...

Right, so now we've finally got everything ready, it's time to publish that podcast!

This week, we're talking about everything you need to get that podcast from your computer, and into the ears of the world!

We'll discuss:

• Podcast hosts, what they are and how to find one that works for you.
• Podcast directories, the difference between a directory and a host, and how they can help you get your podcast heard.

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You've recorded your episode. Your microphones were well set up, your presentation skills were off the chain, your interview was riveting and your sound effects were awesome without being too intrusive. You've got the audio part down pat, but what else do you need before your podcast is ready for releasing to the world?

In this episode, we discuss what else you'll need before you upload your podcast to the world. 
We tal...

Welcome back to the Jet Streamer Podcast for 2021, and the beginning of Season 2! Yes, Season 1  was a short season, but we're up and running now, and ready for a huge rest of the year.

In this episode, we're picking off where we left off last year with editing. I've since had a few people get in touch and ask: how do I know what difference editing is actually making to the sound of the show? It's a good question!

In this e...

Our last episode of the 2020 podcast year! (Thank God that's over, eh?). In a rather ill-timed piece of podcasting our last episode for the year deals with editing. We'll be talking software, yes, as well as going over the biggest editing mistakes you can make, and how to streamline the editing process so you spend more time doing business, and less time editing. 

We'll cover:

• What you need to edit your podcast
• Destructiv...

How do you record your podcast? 

On this episode, we go through everything you need to think about while you're recording your podcast. You've got your equipment, you've worked out what you're going to say, and now it's time to actually lay your voice down on a recording!

This episode covers:

• How to set up for a recording session. 
• Setting gain and placing microphones.
• What problems to listen for in the recording that will ...

What is imaging? Imaging is everything in your podcast... except the talking! 

The intro, the outro, the bumpers, the music... It gives your show its identity, and signposts to the audience what sort of show it is.

The imaging needs to fit the show. Needs to also fit the segment before it. It's often pre-made as a "top and tail" or have a long top or long tail. Do NOT use music ripped off YouTube- nothing wrong with producti...

OK, you've decided on the topic of your show, you've got your topic, you've got your space and filled it with equipment. Now how on earth do you fill the time?

This episode discusses how to structure your podcast. Many early podcasters really struggle with how to "lay out" their podcast to keep listeners engaged and keep themselves on track. This episode will give you a few tips and tricks to keep your listeners (and yours...

This is it, folks. The episode that you've all been waiting for.

Enough of the technique stuff already, let's get down to brass tacks. This week we look at what equipment you need to buy to start a podcast. Rather than give a whole list of gear, this episode delves into why you should look to invest in decent gear, then gives you what to look for in your next purchase. 

This episode will give you the skills to decide which ...

What's the most important piece of equipment for podcasting? It's not the microphone, it's not the recorder...

It's the room you're recording in!

The room you record in has a huge impact on how intimate your podcast sounds, how engaged your listeners are, and how easy your podcast is to listen to. So how do we improve this?

Firstly, your room needs to be quiet. Find the quietest space you can find. But if you record in a part...