Podcast Pontifications

It’s true that it’s cheap to start a podcast. It’s also true that the best podcasters don’t often podcast on the cheap. Getting serious about podcasting means selecting serious podcasting tools and services.

As is the case with most other creative pursuits; podcasters have options to use a better suite of tools and services that allow them to save time and—in the long run—money by letting them focus more on mastering the craft of podcasting.

To that end, I offer you five upgrade paths for tools and services used by serious podcasters.

1. Upgrade to a serious DAW. Yes, I know you can do everything you currently need to do for your podcast with the free digital audio workstation (DAW) that you're using. But I assure you there are a great number of options, efficiencies, and enhancements you've not been exposed to because of your continued use of the tool that came on your computer or the one you downloaded for free.

2. Clean your audio before adding it to your DAW. It may sound, to you, that pre-cleaning audio instead of letting your DAW’s plugins is a needless step. But done right, doing pre-clean will sound, to your listeners, like an essential step.

3. Improve your recording environment. Acoustically treating the space you use the most to record and getting rid of those cheap, noisy mic cables can make a huge difference that your audience will hear. 

4. Pick a centralized communication, coordination, and collaboration service. Your Rube Goldberg-esque system using Dropbox, Google Docs, Slack, WhatsApp, Messenger, and email can only be pushed so far.

5. Start outsourcing. No, not your audio editing. Start by getting a trusted assistant to do every rote task, and then consider investing in a pro to master every episode before it’s published. Both allow you to be that much better.

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Links:

• FREE 3-week trial of My Podcast Reviews - https://mypodcastreviews.com/pp

• Hindenburg Journalist Pro (DAW) - https://hindenburg.com/products/hindenburg-journalist-pro

•  Adobe Audition (DAW) - https://www.adobe.com/products/audition/free-trial-download.html

• Reaper (DAW) - https://www.reaper.fm 

• Logic Pro (DAW) - https://www.apple.com/logic-pro

• Pro Tools (DAW) - https://www.avid.com/pro-tools

• iZotope (cleanup) - https://www.izotope.com

• Accusonus (cleanup) - https://accusonus.com

• Waves (cleanup) - https://www.waves.com

• Audimute (sound conditioning) - https://www.audimute.com

• KOPUL (mic cables) - http://www.kopulcables.com

• Mogami (mic cables) - https://mogamicable.com

• Basecamp (comms) - https://basecamp.com

• Notion (comms) https://www.notion.so

• Monday (comms) - https://monday.com

• ClickUp (comms) https://clickup.com

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A written-to-be-read article and a full transcript of the audio of this episode can be found at https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/get-serious-about-your-podcast-with-these-5-upgrades.

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Support For Abortion Rights

While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.

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