Episode Archive

31 episodes of Podcast Method since the first episode, which aired on December 5th, 2014.

  • Episode 14: Rapport

    August 31st, 2015  |  Season 1  |  43 mins 42 secs

    From desktop mic booms to mix-minus, Dan answers listener questions about equipment, digital audio interfaces, how to apply effects to multi-track recordings, how to handle USB mic latency, developing a rapport with co-hosts, and more.

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    Episode 13: Media Figures

    July 24th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 12 secs

    Dan talks about the affect "media figures" (aka famous people) are having on podcasting, the recent Midroll acquisition, Ira Glass going independent, and a preview of his upcoming Podcast Movement talk about the past, present, and future of podcasting. He

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    Episode 12: A Level Playing Field

    May 22nd, 2015  |  Season 1  |  56 mins 11 secs

    Dan talks about the importance of independent podcasts, guest contracts, booking your first sponsor, one-person shows, guest and co-host compensation, and the Spotify podcasting situation.

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    Episode 11: "The Essence of Podcasting"

    May 7th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 40 secs

    Dan answers listener questions and talks about recording great interviews, making the switch from hulking desktop mixers with faders to digital mixers, the importance of monitoring your own voice, and more.

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    Episode 10: Don't Hold Back. Except Sometimes.

    April 25th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 15 mins

    Dan talks about interviewing, holding back content, daily and weekly vs. evergreen episodes, the best day to release an episode, minimum downloads needed to get a sponsor, tips for transitioning your feed, and workflows. Special guest Jordan Cooper.

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    Episode 9: Saving Time

    April 3rd, 2015  |  Season 1  |  55 mins 57 secs

    Dan answers listener questions about mic technique, affordable microphones, digital mixers, headphone amps, streaming video, USB vs. XLR microphones, radio's influence on podcasting, and more.

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    Episode 8: Show Up!

    March 26th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Dan talks about growing your listener base, if podcast networks are right for your show, getting new listeners, recording multiple guests, the basics of mix-minus, digital vs. traditional mixers, testing new gear, and more.

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    Episode 7: Time Shifted Radio

    February 13th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Dan talks about podcasts as creations vs. time shifted radio, recording (and not recording) when you're sick, ID3 tags, managing wires, the benefits and downsides of pre recording intros and outros, interviewing techniques, using affiliates as sponsors, a

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    Episode 6: Hijacking

    January 23rd, 2015  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 8 mins

    Dan talks about download tracking with podtrac and libsyn, other tools like Showbot and the topics engine, recording screencasts, the new Audio Hijack, fair use in podcasting, patreon instead of sponsors, and more.

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    Episode 5: Content First

    January 15th, 2015  |  Season 1  |  47 mins 54 secs

    Dan Benjamin answers your questions on topics including how to put content first, working with remote guests, keeping focused, a Skype tips for good quality audio, effective recording techniques, and more.

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    Episode 4: Fine Tuning

    December 31st, 2014  |  Season 1  |  52 mins 28 secs

    Dan Benjamin answers listener questions about the importance of a regular show, submitting shows to iTunes, counting downloads and listeners, affordable podcast hosting solutions, building a custom podcast CMS, interview style, soundproofing your home and

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    Episode 3: Get Excited

    December 19th, 2014  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 46 secs

    Dan answers questions about promoting a show on iTunes, working with advertiser content, the importance of theme music for a podcast, how to handle Skype issues, and more.