Start a podcast

To start a podcast, you need a clear idea, a reliable recording setup, and a grasp of the basics of recording and editing.

Whether you are a beginner learning how to start a podcast for free or a creator launching a video podcast on YouTube, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you will find our comprehensive guides to help you plan, launch, and grow your new podcast.

_{How to start a podcast step by step}

The main steps to starting a podcast include: planning your topic, buying equipment and software, inviting guests, recording and then editing episodes, and finally publishing. 

To make the process feel less overwhelming, we’ve broken it down into step-by-step guides you can follow even if you’re starting with no audience. 

Our guides explain:

• The full rundown on how to start a podcast, from idea to launch.
• How to start a podcast for free using beginner-friendly tools.
• The steps to starting a podcast on YouTube if you want a video-first show.

_{Planning your first podcast}

Planning your podcast requires defining your niche, finding the best format for your target audience, and discovering future guest speakers. Before you record, you need to know who your show is for, what it covers, and how each episode is structured.

You will learn how to:

• Choose a podcast topic, name, format, schedule, and episode length.
• How much it actually costs to start a podcast.
• How to find podcast guests and prepare questions for interviews.
• How to plan solo podcasts, interview podcasts, co-hosted shows, narrative podcasts, and video podcasts.

_{Producing and growing your first podcast}

Producing your podcast involves recording and editing your podcast idea into a real show. This also includes promoting your podcast so that it actually grows its listener base and audience. 

On our blog, we cover:

• Creating podcast scripts for recording, including templates to help make it easier.
• Podcast production tutorials, including creating engaging podcast intros and sourcing royalty-free music.
• Which podcast metrics matter to assess your show’s success.
• Best practices for a successful podcast show.

_{To get started, read these articles first}

• How to start a podcast
• How to start a podcast for free
• How to start a podcast on YouTube
• How to start a podcast with no audience