Podcast production 101

Posted by Terri Lydon | Jun 21, 2021

We are often asked what it takes to launch a podcast.

Here’s a quick summary! Of course every podcast is different, and we’ll be sure to make yours right for you.

Also, here is our PodWell episode about How to Launch a Podcast -- short and sweet and worth the listen.

Planning & Strategy

  • Assist with scoping the podcast and establishing podcast goals

  • Identify target market

  • Create/select podcast name

  • Provide music options

  • Develop production calendar and a launch calendar

  • Plan for recording through event equipment or on social media platforms, if needed

Episode Pre-production

Episode recording

  • Monitor the audio to ensure the best quality

  • Ensure all required questions are asked/answered

  • Execute any re-recording

  • Keep list of necessary edits

  • Host episode, if needed

  • Record intro/outro

Episode editing

  • Finalize music

  • Provide transcript of episode

  • Identify pull-quote

  • Edit episode

Distribution & Metrics

  • Create podcast listing

  • Creation of microsite, if needed

  • Monthly metrics reports

Assets needed to launch a podcast

  • Podcast title & description

  • Podcast artwork (3000x3000 pixels), and episode artwork, if desired

  • Specific keywords

  • Episode audio

  • Episode title & description