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[00:00:23] Introduction to Podcasting
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[00:00:23] Welcome back to learn to podcast the show that will teach you everything you need to know to create, grow, and monetize a successful podcast. I'm your host, Scott Wyden Kivowitz and in this episode, we're going to talk about recording your podcast. This includes tips for clear and engaging audio overcoming common recording challenges and an introduction to interviewing guests

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[00:00:47] Tips for Recording Clear and Engaging Audio
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[00:00:47] Here are a few tips for recording clear and engaging audio for your podcast. Use a good microphone. A good microphone is essential for recording high quality audio. Place your microphone in a [00:01:00] quiet environment. Background noise can ruin your audio quality. Speak clearly and slowly, this will help ensure that your listeners can understand you. Edit your audio to remove any mistakes or unwanted noise.

[00:01:16] Overcoming Common Recording Challenges
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[00:01:16] Here are a few common recording challenges and how to overcome them. Echo. To reduce echo. You might need sound dampening materials, carpets, blankets pillows, anything that will absorb the sound and stop it from bouncing around those shallow walls.

[00:01:33] Room noise. If you're recording in a noisy environment, try using noise gate to reduce background noise.

[00:01:40] You can also try a quieter location. Some podcasters, or even start by recording inside of their closets. Popping. Popping is a harsh sound that can occur when you say certain words that include P's and B's. To reduce popping, use a pop filter. Ums and UHS, ums and UHS can make your [00:02:00] podcast sound unprofessional. To reduce ums and UHS practice speaking slowly. And clearly you can also edit out the ums and UHS during post-production. Editing software

[00:02:10] like Descript can make it extremely easy to remove these filler words with a simple click.

[00:02:16] Tips for Interviewing Guests
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[00:02:16] Now, if you were planning on interviewing guests on your podcast, here are a few tips. Prepare your questions in advance. This will help you keep conversations flowing. Be respectful of your guests time. Ask open-ended questions that encourage your guests to share their insights. Listen carefully to your guests answers and follow up with clarifying questions. Edit interviews to remove any mistakes and unwanted noise.

[00:02:45] Recommendations for Virtual Recording Studios
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[00:02:45] If you're recording your episode remotely, then I suggest using modern virtual recording studios designed specifically for podcasting two incredible options available are RiversideFM and Squadcast.

[00:02:58] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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[00:02:58] Recording your podcast is an [00:03:00] important step in the podcasting process, of course, but by following the tips in this episode, you can record clear and engaging audio that will capture your listeners attention.

[00:03:10] If you plan on interviewing guests on your podcast, be sure to follow the tips mentioned before by doing so you can create informative and engaging interviews that will be enjoyed by your listeners. Thank you for listening.

[00:03:22] And I look forward to joining you on this journey to podcasting ; success.