Key Points:

• Like video, podcasts can be made with minimalist equipment, simply and quickly.
• A USB microphone is a great investment, can be purchased online and is built to podcast.
• Make your surroundings quiet and baffle the noise so you get a tight and directed sound with the voice at the centre. If you dont want to purchase any baffles, you can use a blanket, or egg cartons, or stack up your lounge cushions, or find the smallest space possible you can record in.
• Online programs are simple to learn, mostly drag and drop, and have all the music fills and links you need, with a single touch syndication.
• Check out your community radio station or local library for podcasting studios you might be able to use.
• Think about what your customers want, what might they want to hear in a podcast by your business? Get your customers to co-design with you so you have a ready-made user-friendly series.
• Here are some platform tools to check out:
• Alitu
• Audacity
• Auphonic
• GarageBand
• Hindenburg
• Cast