The Pragmatic Podcaster: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting an Amazing Podcast

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How do you create a successful podcast?

Starting a podcast can be overwhelming with a multitude of tasks such as recording, post-production, publishing, marketing… Where do you even begin?

The Pragmatic Podcaster is a systematic, step-by-step guide for launching a podcast from scratch, even for people with zero background in audio. The book draws upon our own extensive podcasting experience and insights gathered from conversations with seasoned podcasters featured on Metacast: the podcast about podcasting.

What do others have to say about The Pragmatic Podcaster?

I love the way Ilya breaks down every step and concept into simple terms - and keeps you honest and accountable with a pragmatic mindset. What I loved about the book is its simplicity, clear advice, and actionable steps. It covers everything from podcast design & preparation to scheduling, recording, post-production. I managed to breeze through the Kindle edition in just two days during a trip - a testament to its engaging content and accessible style!

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What will you learn?

How to choose a microphone and set up your room for recording.
How to choose the software for recording, post-production, and publishing your podcast.
How to source celebrity guests and prepare for interviews.
How to post-produce an episode with high sound quality even if you have no background in audio.
How to create cover art and license theme music.
How to improve one small step at a time and grow as a host, audio producer, and marketer.

How is the book structured?

Step 0: Preparing to record your first episode.
Decide what your podcast is about, get a microphone, prepare your room, get familiar with the tools, test the setup, etc. All of this happens before you hit the record button for the first time.
Step 1: Recording and publishing your first episode.
Source your first guest, prepare for the recording, edit audio, choose music, create cover art, and publish the episode into the world. This step is the most dangerous because you can get bogged down by all the work and endless details but fear not — I’ll help you prioritize.
Step 2: Chasing perfection.
Once your first episode is out, the most difficult part is done. Now the goal is to stay consistent and improve at least one thing with each new episode. Take your time, do it incrementally, and you’ll be surprised by the power of small steps.