Smarter Podcasting: Making Podcasts Better

"As soon as you start doing something for money, whether you like it or not. It's gonna change."

Podcasting expert and host of Smarter Podcasting Niall Mackay is interviewed by Samantha an AI Voice powered by ChatGPT.

Niall shares his journey from being an avid podcast listener to becoming a successful podcaster himself...

In this episode of Smarter Podcasting, host Niall Mackay talks with Erin and John, a husband-and-wife duo behind the Connect-Empower Podcast. They discuss the challenges of starting a podcast, the importance of quality equipment and editing, and the commitment required to produce a consistent show...

In this episode, I take you through my personal experience of evolving from a podcasting novice in 2019 to a professional editor and producer for over 30 shows globally. 

I provide my top five tips for those interested in starting their own podcast on a budget...

Niall Mackay shares his podcast audit of Debra Chantry-Taylor's show Better Business, Better Life. 

They discuss equipment and editing processes, defining a clear niche and audience, crafting compelling introductions, improving audio quality, editing techniques, balancing video and audio elements, optimizing calls-to-action, and more. 

Niall provides constructive feedback and tangible tips to elevate Debra's podcast...

Seasoned podcaster Garry Kelly,  Managing Director of GK Media, shares invaluable insights on creating a successful podcast, detailing how he built his professional studio in Galway and offering tips for new podcasters.

Key Takeaways:
- Start with just a good microphone - quality comes first. Acoustics matter more than equipment.
- Editing makes a big difference in polishing episodes. Be willing to trim and refine raw recordings...

I'm joined by a podcaster who I first met when we did a coaching call on how to use Descript. Then she heard about my podcast audits I've been doing and she was like, "yes, please give me an audit!"

My guest today has a background in customer service, and she just wants to serve people and help people...

I share my top 10 programs for podcasting and how much they cost. 

I discuss the importance of using these programs to create high-quality podcasts and streamline the editing process. I also highlight the benefits of using programs like Descript, Canva, ChatGPT, Adobe Enhance, Notion, Calendly, ActiveCampaign, and hiring a content writer and editor, emphasizing the value of investing in these tools to save time and improve the overall podcasting experience...

I'm not here to tell you how to make your first million dollars. I'm not here to tell you how to get a million followers. I can help you create a podcast that is of high quality content. My expertise, is in podcast audio and podcast quality. 

In my second podcast audit I talk to Care Messer from the Birth Education Center and give some simple advice that instantly improves her audio.

Email me (niall@sevenmillionbikes...

The first Smarter Podcasting, Podcast Audit.  My expertise, is in podcast audio and podcast quality.  I'm not here to tell you how to make your first million dollars. I'm not here to tell you how to get a million followers. I can help you create a podcast that is of high quality content.

And that is the number one rule. Podcasting and the rest comes after that...

In this episode, I'm going to cover one of the most important questions you can find on Google. What editing software do I use to edit my podcast? And what is the difference between audacity and gavage band? And this episode, we're going to cover the pros and cons of each of those programs. And the one major difference that you need to know before you decide which program to choose. 

Email me (niall@sevenmillionbikes...