Good Podcasting

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Good Podcasting is the playbook for podcast beginners, covering everything you need to design your podcast, create your content and launch your show. Your host, Brian Biedenbach from Summit City Studios, has worked with podcasters across the United States from Fort Wayne to Tacoma and around the world from the UK to Vietnam and is eager to help individuals, small business and nonprofit organizations successfully navigate their way through the world of podcasting. New episodes will be released weekly in 2024 and can also be found on YouTube at Summit City Studios. Want to know more about how we can help you get started? Visit us at summitcitystudios.com.

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August 31, 202417 min

4 Ways to Increase Your Audience Engagement

A consistently difficult part of podcasting is growing your show and increasing audience engagement. There are plenty of ways to do that but in this video I'll share 4 ways to increase your audience engagment that are foundational to everything else you may try. Check out all the great features I use from Riverside: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=goodpodcasting Watch this episode on YouTube . --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK Heart Beat by Abbynoise License code: PHKYO10ZXFYGMVCR

July 11, 20246 min

3 Great Locations to Record Your Podcast

Where you record your podcast can drastically impact the quality of that recording. So let me share 3 great locations to record you podcast that you may not have yet considered. Watch this episode on YouTube . --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm My Gear Links: SM7dB https://amzn.to/3Ll5Hpy Rodecaster Duo https://amzn.to/4cWA2q8 Canon R6 Mark ii https://amzn.to/3XZ3x6d Elgato Low Profile Boom GVM 850D LEDs https://amzn.to/3LjzheN GVM P80s https://amzn.to/4cxuDpN --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios ---

July 11, 20246 min

What You Need to Know Before You Start a Podcast

A large percentage of people who start podcasts crash before they make it to their 10th episode. I suggest that one big reason is because there are 3 things they don't know well enough when they start recording. In this episode I share 3 things you need to know before you start a podcast. Watch this episode on YouTube . --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm Gear Links: SM7dB: https://amzn.to/3VT5zlW Rodecaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3VT5zlW --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios ---

June 10, 202411 min

Preparing Your Guest for a Remote Podcast Recording

Riverside.fm is my go to platform for recording podcasts remotely. Try it for yourself! Click here and use the coupon code "goodpodcasting" at checkout for 15% off your subscription. Recording your podcast remotely is a convenient way to bring guests on your show, but it can also present some challenges for those guests. In this episode of Good Podcasting we'll talk about some best practices for preparing your guest for a remote podcast recording. Preparing a guest: Introduction and gathering info Episode prep Tech and space set up Pre interview conversation --- Affiliate Links: Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK

June 1, 20244 min

The Break I Didn't Know I Needed

Brian is back after a break and shares some updates on what he's been working on during the break he didn't intend to take but the break he desperately needed. Key Moments: New content for Summit City Studios, including microphone reviews (FiFine K688, Shure SM7DB, Toner TD510) and a review of the FIFINE SC1 USB interface New content coming featuring Riverside.FM A busy spring schedule making way for new summer content --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios

March 12, 202417 min

A Guide to Buying the Right Microphone

Purchasing a mic for your podcast or your youtube channel can feel a little overwhelming so I wanted to provide a guide to buying the right microphone. This episode includes the three biggest factors I consider when buying a new mic. Watch this episode on YouTube . (change Link) --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK Heart Beat by Abbynoise License code: PHKYO10ZXFYGMVCR

February 29, 202456 min

So Much More Than Podcasting

Sometimes the conversation needs to be about so much more than podcasting. This episode with José from the Videodrome Podcast and @DR3AMFACTORY is just that. Enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube . Check out more of José's content on Instagram , YouTube , TikTok --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK Heart Beat by Abbynoise License code: PHKYO10ZXFYGMVCR

February 24, 202413 min

Repurposing Podcast Clips for Social Media

You already have a lot of great content, but what do you do with it? In this video we'll talk about the Dos and Don'ts of repurposing podcast clips for social media. Watch this episode on YouTube . (change Link) --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Mentioned in this episode: Add Structure to Your Podcast --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK Heart Beat by Abbynoise License code: PHKYO10ZXFYGMVCR

February 19, 202416 min

The Secret to a Successful Podcast

Here it is... passion is the secret to a successful podcast. Many podcasters start out focused on topics they like or subjects they enjoy, which will carry them for some time. But it's not usually enough to keep them motivated for the long haul when the audience isn't growing and the views aren't climbing. What are you passionate about? How do you turn that into a podcast? Watch this episode on YouTube . --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Host: Brian Biedenbach Producer: Brian Biedenbach at Summit City Studios --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Supermassive by Abbynoise License code: TZ3YFB4NEDYYBYRK Heart Beat by Abbynoise License code: PHKYO10ZXFYGMVCR

February 6, 202414 min

Podcasting On the Go ... A New Trend in Podcasting?

The question I have been asked most frequently in recent weeks has been, "what equipment do I need to record a podcast on the go?" Is this one of the new podcast trends we are beginning to see emerge in 2024? In this episode, we're going to talk about it. Looking for links to the gear I mentioned in this episode? Scroll down just a little but further. --- Affiliate Links: Enjoy 15% off your Riverside subscription with coupon code "goodpodcasting" through this link . Host your podcast on Captivate.fm --- Support Good Podcasting on Buy Me a Coffee ! --- Visit us online Good Podcasting links: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn --- Wireless Mic Systems (Amazon Links): DJI Wireless Mic - https://amzn.to/3yznzGJ Comica BoomX-D2 - https://amzn.to/3ZLgiPZ Rode wireless go II - https://amzn.to/3T6g7ML BOYA BY-XM6-S2 - https://amzn.to/3Lh8u41 Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B2 - https://amzn.to/3Lg41ys Movo WMX-2-DUO - <a...